October 2021 Provider Spotlight

Lana Mahoney, Peer Specialist Training Coordinator, Recover Wyoming

Recover Wyoming is a non-profit and federally designated Recovery Community Organization (RCO) and is currently the only RCO in Wyoming. Their focus is to help people find, get, and stay in long-term recovery from substance use disorder. Recover Wyoming provide the Recovery Community Center, which is a safe, sober place for people to come and get information and resources, talk to someone about recovery, or just to have a cup of coffee. They also provide peer-to-peer recovery support services through our Recovery Coach and Telephone Recovery Support (TRS) programs.

Lana Mahoney has been a Wyoming resident the majority of her life and a Cheyenne resident for over 30 years. Her background is in Behavioral Health and Recovery Support services. She began her journey with Recover Wyoming in 2011 as a volunteer and has since worked for the organization in various roles including; Administrative Assistant, Laramie County Veterans Treatment Court Coordinator, Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) Case Manager, and Peer Specialist Training Coordinator. She has been instrumental in furthering the Peer Specialist profession in the state.

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