Supporting Youth in North Florida with Preventing & Managing Chronic Disease
Free assistance and navigation to numerous resources/services and providing motivational support for various needs!
Chronic illness is invisible, not imaginary. Do you need support navigating aspects related to medical, mental health, physical activity, nutrition or other support services? Are you looking for someone to talk to about your daily experiences?
The FLEX Peer Support Program is an initiative that connects youth living in North Florida, who are at risk for or living with chronic conditions to peer support staff who may be able to assist with access to resources and provide motivational support.
Basic Eligibility:
- You must be 15 to 29 years old
- You must be at risk or living with a chronic condition (e.g. asthma, diabetes, HIV, etc.)
- You must reside in: Leon, Franklin, Liberty, Gadsden, Wakulla, Jefferson, Madison, or Taylor County, FL.
- Complete the FLEX Screener to find out if you can join the FLEX Peer Support Program:
Contact Us:
- Text or Call: (850) 354-9522
- Contact the FLEX Team via email at SIU.FLEX@med.fsu.edu.
OUR SERVICES
We can assist with navigation to multiple resources! This includes (but is NOT limited to):
- Primary or specialty care
- Mental health services
- Health education
- Community support
- Health insurance
- So much more!
Our Peer Support Team is also available to discuss topics like:
- Self-care management
- Physical activity & healthy choices
- Goal setting
- Time management
- Resume building
- Transition into adult care
- Social support
- Other interests or needs
HOW DOES IT WORK?
PEER SUPPORT TEAM
FLEX Peer Support Services Lead Coordinator
Kristina Drayton, MSW (She/Her/Hers)
Kristina received a bachelor's degree in criminology and master's degree in social work from the Florida State University. Ever since she can remember, Kristina has always been passionate about working with people and drawn to aiding minority and vulnerable populations.
Hobbies and interests: Fitness, self-care, being a big sister, cooking, spending time with those close to me, and working with the community!
Phone: (850) 354-9522
FLEX Peer Support Program Director
Sara Green, MSW (She/Her)
Sara Green is the Assistant Director and a Faculty member at CTBScience. Sara completed her Bachelor's in Sociology and her Master's in Clinical Social Work in 2011 and is passionate about social justice, advocacy, and equity especially for vulnerable populations and children/adolescents living with chronic disease. She is the Program Director for the FLEX Peer support program and provides clinical guidance and mentorship to the FLEX Peer Navigators.