Supporting Individuals
through the recovery process

Restored Connections Peer Center (RCPC) is a peer run organization serving the Lane County area in an evidence-based approach to individuals seeking a recovered lifestyle. Through a strength base and peer lead process, peer mentors pair up with individuals who need guidance and support regarding their substance use, houselessness and a variety of other high-risk situations they may be experiencing.

OUR VISION

The process of recovery has many different steps, and many times individuals have a tough time engaging or knowing where to start. In addition, the recovery process does not end at the completion of treatment. There are many areas of an individual’s life that need to be addressed long after they have graduated from standard substance use services. Trained and credentialed peer mentors help to meet these gaps before, during and after the treatment process has been completed. Supporting an individual through the process has proven to be vital to their long-term success and in their goals to long term recovery.

Through a strength base and peer lead process, peer mentors pair up with individuals who need guidance and support regarding their substance use, houselessness and a variety of other high-risk situations they may be experiencing. Our mission is to aid those who seek help, grow and thrive in their lives. We want you to succeed and give you all the tools you need to do so.

RCPC Staff

STEPHANIE CAMERON CRM II, CADC II

With over a decade as a professional in peer delivered services, Stephanie Cameron saw a need for Lane County to have their own peer center. A place where individuals at all levels of recovery can access services, come be together, join in service work and give back to their community. As a former consumer of peer services herself, Stephanie has immense gratitude for the work of peer mentors. The therapeutic value of somebody’s lived experience provides a hope unique to any other service in the recovery journey.

Jonah Oxley CRM II

Jonah Oxley comes to RCPC with lived experience with substance us, incarceration, and homelessness. He is well knowledgeable of our sober living communities. He is very passionate about helping others find recovery and a safe place to live. He is excited to join the RCPC team.

Chrissy Barnard CRM II, CADC I

Chrissy started with Restored connections July of 2023. During that time she has become a CRM-II and achieved reaching a long term goal of CADC-I. While proud to have the credentials she has found that her heart is in the peer field, serving individuals on the front lines and meeting them exactly where they are on their own personal journey. After working as a peer mentor for almost a year she was moved into the first Housing specialist position. She is passionate and dedicated to supporting people in finding a safe place to build a foundation to build the life that recovery can offer. Chrissy holds close to her heart her own lived experience with drug addiction, housing struggles, legal systems, reunification with her children, and the other things we encounter due to the use of drugs. She is honored to be able to use that lived experience to connect with our community and offer support to those who are struggling.

CRYSTAL PEARSALL CRM II

Crystal Pearsall finds a great sense or encouragement in her ability to share her lived experience with the individuals she works with. Crystal uses her CRM position to support others to overcome barriers that substance use and houseslessness place in people’s life. Crystal sees the devastation opiates are causing in our community and works everyday to instill hope in others. Crystal is motivated in her role at The RCPC and it shows everyday.

Jon Roberts CRM, CADC II, QMHA I

Jon Roberts joins RCPC with extensive personal experience in long-term recovery from criminality, codependency, and substance use. As an active member of the Indigenous community, Jon contributes his deep knowledge to the 4 Directions Indigenous Peer Program and is committed to serving others through his work and mentorship.

Teresa Redhorse – Peer Support Specialist

Teresa Redhorse is a dedicated Peer Support Specialist committed to empowering individuals on their journey to recovery and personal growth. Her passion for helping others is deeply rooted in her own lived experience of overcoming significant challenges, including teen pregnancy, domestic violence, and substance use disorder.

Teresa’s turning point came when she embraced the strength within herself and reconnected with Indigenous traditions introduced to her in childhood as an adopted member of the Blackfoot tribe in Douglas County. As an adult, she was honored to be adopted into the Lakota tribe, deepening her cultural connection and commitment to walking the Red Road with compassion and intention.

She began her professional journey by earning a Human Services degree and a Certificate in Addiction Studies from Lane Community College, where she found a supportive community that fueled her dream of helping others. Teresa first worked with youth for two years before joining RCPC, where she integrates Indigenous traditions into recovery support services for individuals experiencing substance use disorder.

Teresa will soon hold her Certified Recovery Mentor (CRM) credential, further strengthening her ability to provide culturally informed, peer-based support. She believes in meeting people where they are and walking alongside them as they define their own success—whatever that may look like. Her approach is grounded in cultural respect, empathy, and the belief that every person has the power to create their own story of healing.

Supporting Individuals through the recovery process