Lauren Cimarosti
Peer Supporter Biography
Lauren Cimarosti
Victoria, British Columbia
Lauren.cimarosti@servicecanada.gc.ca
250-419-9393
- Group and Level:
- SH NU-EMA-01
- Branch:
- W-T- Victoria
- Work Environment:
- Other: Adjudicate disability applications
- Language:
- English
- Preferred method of Communication:
Peer Supporter Identifies As:
- Woman
Areas of Life Experience In Dealing With:
- Conflicts at home or with other employees
- Depression / Mental health difficulties
- Family issues
- Gender-related issues
- Sexual orientation issues
- Sickness
- Stress / burnout
- Substance abuse
- Suicide / Loss of a loved one
Brief Description of Life Experience:
Before joining ESDC I worked as an emergency department nurse and worked with people experiencing mental health crises on a daily basis. In addition to my exposure to mental health challenges in my nursing background I have had my own challenges in my personal life with family, friends, and myself. One of the hardest parts about going through mental health struggles is feeling isolated and alone. I am excited to be a Peer Supporter so that I can talk to you about what you are going through and hopefully make you feel less alone. Sometimes it's just nice to have someone who wants to listen to you.