The PEER Center Top 10 of 2017

2017 was a record setting year. Below is our 2017 Top 10 accomplishments for The PEER Center.

#10

Celebrated the 4th Annual PEERdance & Walk event with music and entertainment provided by: DJ Michael Porter, The WellJam Experience, and The PEER Center’s Wellness Wobble dancers. The event featured exhibitors, awards, and The PEER Center’s Wellness Walk!

#9

103,776 cups of coffee handed out in 2017 across both locations. The most the organization has ever handed out.

#8

Of the 669 Peer Recovery Supporter certification applications submitted in 2017, 435 received certification through OhioMHAS as Peer Recovery Supporters. Bringing the total number of certifications over 500 (583 and counting)! A huge milestone for Peer Recovery Supporters, and The PEER Center.

#7

The PEER Center’s award recipients for 2017:  The PEERpower Award went to Pamela L. Craycraft LISW-S. The PEER of the Year Award went to Peg Morrison. The VolunPEER of the Year went to Ted Baron at the 2017 PEERdance & Walk annual fundraiser. The Warriet Savage awards went to Derrick Kirkland, and Susan Zoccali at the 2017 Recovery Celebration.

#6

The Peer West Location outgrew the former building, and moved to the new address of 860/866 West Broad St.

#5

Built and launched the www.Ohiopeers.org website to assist peers in Ohio with the Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification process.

#4

Held Ice Cream Socials at both locations, which were open to our local communities.

#3

Five successful symposiums held across the state in five major cities: Cleveland, Akron, Toledo, Dayton, and Cincinnati for the Ohio Peer Recovery Supporter Certification.

#2

The PEER Center celebrated its 10-year anniversary in consecutive operation and 7th year anniversary as an independent organization! 

#1

A record-breaking fundraising season! The PEER Center raised $15,387.23 through individuals, donations, sponsors and annual fundraiser!