Tonie DeLange

Detail Oriented Peer Support Specialist with a proven track record at Lake County Behavioral Health, showcasing exceptional problem-solving skills and Cultural Competence. Spearheaded community collaboration initiatives, significantly enhancing participation and support. Adept in contributing to team success and empathetic communication, I excel in creating inclusive environments and fostering meaningful connections with peers from all walks of life.

Mental Health First Aid Training

Kindred Spirits Gift Shop, Lower Lake CA ~2003-2008

• Maintaining storefront i.e. cleaning, organizing, customer service, answering phone calls etc.

First Assembly of God Church, Clearlake CA ~2007-2015

• Successfully planned and executed several community events including luncheons, dinners, yard sales, car wash fundraisers, misc. trips, women's wellness campouts, homeless outreach, and holiday activities for community members.
• Volunteered time every Wednesday to co-facilitate groups and hold activities for children of all ages.
• Team Lead for Vacation Bible School multiple years in a row; Often in charge of activity planning, coordinating behind the scenes, as well as providing support and team building efforts to peers.
• Volunteered time on occasion to help with NA and AA Meetings being held at the Church; setting up before/ cleaning up after.
• Offering my creative abilities whenever possible: Face painting, Creating signs and Banners, Decorating for events, Building and painting sets for plays, photographing events, creating slideshows, and painting murals.
• Developing and executing plans, itineraries, and meals for various day/ weekend youth group trips.

ULHS Every 15 Minutes Event, Upper Lake, CA ~2014

• Photographed event and compiled slideshow with photos, mental health and substance use information, and local resources.

Lake County Behavioral Health, Clearlake CA ~2019-Current

• Consistently volunteering as extra help with events, community outreach, and floating between several Peer Support Centers as needed. Volunteering time to table at Native geared events in order to network and build rapport.