Teresa Whitcroft
Peer Supporter Biography
Teresa Whitcroft
201-754 Fort Street
Victoria, British Columbia
teresa.whitcroft@servicecanada.gc.ca
250-419-0223
- Group and Level:
- PM-01
- Branch:
- Integrity Services Branch (ISB)
- Work Environment:
- Providing Services to Clients within Department
- Language:
- English
- Preferred method of Communication:
- Email, Phone
Peer Supporter Identifies As:
- Woman
Areas of Life Experience In Dealing With:
- Depression / Mental health difficulties
- Family issues
- Stress / burnout
- Substance abuse
Brief Description of Life Experience:
A close family member has struggled with addictions since 2001. I have experienced the challenges of supporting family affected by addiction. I also struggle with my own mental health challenges and have experienced episodes of depression from which I recovered. Living with depression is an ongoing challenge I have learned to embrace; understanding my own mental health has helped me appreciate myself. Living with mental illness has taught me many things –the importance of self-care; the importance of seeking the right help; and most importantly that it's ok to not to be ok. I am here to listen and provide you hope and support. No one is alone.