From Stigma to Strength: Peer Navigators Supporting Moms, Babies and Families in Recovery

Room: Sapphire Room

Presented by: Ricki S. Harmon – CPRC; Kristen Gannon – CPRC

This session highlights a peer-led initiative supporting mothers in Michigan navigating substance use disorder, pregnancy, and parenting. Participants will learn how peer navigators reduce stigma, foster dignity, build recovery capital, support treatment access and family preservation, and strengthen collaboration across systems.