Willie Deberry
Certified Recovery Support Specialist (CRSS) | Certified Peer Recovery Specialist (CPRS)
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About
I am a Compassionate and dedicated graduate with a strong commitment to supporting individuals and families on their journey towards recovery, wellness, and self-sufficiency. Trained in peer support principles, recovery-oriented services, advocacy, communication, ethics, boundaries, crisis support, and connecting individuals with community resources. Demonstrating the ability to build trusting relationships, listen without judgement, while encouraging personal strengths and achieving recovery goals.
Having a person-centered approach, helping individuals navigate challenges and connect with appropriate behavioral health, social services, housing and community resources, all while promoting hope, empowerment, self-determination and resilience.
Experience
Internship (300 Hours) - Illinois Recovery Center - Swansea, IL.
(2026-01 - 2026-05)
- Trauma-Informed Care
- Crisis Intervention
- HIPAA/Confidentiality
Education
CRSS/CPRS PROGRAM - SIUE (2026-06)
Sociology - Chicago State University (2010-01 - 2011-12)
Associates of Liberal Studies - Lake Land College (2006)
Certificate - Business Management - Lake Land College (2005)
Certificate - Custodial Maintenance - Lake Land College (2003)
