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Westchester County Develops “Lives Forward” Program – Providing Dual Certification MH and Addiction Peer Training to Currently Justice Involved Individuals

By: Joseph A. Glazer, Esq. Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health
January 19th, 2026
co-occurring disorders, criminal justice system, lived experience, mental health, peer support, recovery, substance use, Winter 2026 Issue, workforce development
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The philosopher Søren Kierkegaard said, “Life can only be understood backwards, but it must be lived forwards.” Few things illustrate this better than using one’s lived experience to support another person seeking recovery from co-occurring disorders. Now formally recognized as “peer”...

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