Mental Health Advocate: Crisis Counselor - Psychology & Social Work Student

About Me

Advocating for mental health through education, empathy, and community support.

Bio

I am an interdisciplinary studies student at Florida International University concentrating in psychology and social work. My work focuses on mental health advocacy, crisis intervention, and community education. Through volunteer service, specialized training, and lived experience, I strive to support individuals facing mental health and substance use challenges while promoting compassionate and equitable access to care.

I approach this work with a commitment to empathy, advocacy, and culturally competent support. I hold nationally recognized certifications in Mental Health First Aid, QPR Suicide Prevention, and Trauma-Informed Care, which provide training in recognizing risk, responding to crisis situations, and delivering trauma-informed, client-centered support.

Certifications & Training

● MENTAL HEALTH FIRST AID (MHFA)

● QPR GATEKEEPER CERTIFICATION (SUICIDE PREVENTION)

● PSYCHOLOGICAL FIRST AID

● TRAUMA-INFORMED CARE

● WRAP (WELLNESS RECOVERY ACTION PLAN) BASIC TRAINING, ADDICTION RECOVERY

● ALTERNATIVES FOR FAMILIES: A COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY (AF-CBT)

● PEER SPECIALIST TRAINING (PREPARING FOR PROVISIONAL CRPS)

● TRAUMA TRAINING FOR EARLY CHILDHOOD (TTEC)

● OPIOID OVERDOSE PREVENTION, RECOGNITION AND RESPONSE

● NALOXONE FOR OPIOD OVERDOSE 101

● CRISIS TEXT LINE — BILINGUAL CRISIS COUNSELOR (VOLUNTEER)

Provide real-time text-based crisis intervention and suicide prevention support using active listening, risk assessment, and de-escalation techniques.

● NAMI MIAMI-DADE COUNTY, MENTAL HEALTH ADVOCACY — VOLUNTEER

Conducted Outreach, Education, And Support For Individuals With Mental Health Challenges.

● FIU STUDENT SOCIAL WORK ASSOCIATION (SSWA) PHI ALPHA — MEMBER

Community-based services emphasizing evidence-informed practice and culturally responsive engagement.

● FIU (PASS ORGANIZATION) — PSYCHOLOGY AMBASSADORS FOR STUDENT SUCCESS — MEMBER

Organized Events Promoting Mental Health Awareness And Student Engagement.