Experts by Experience

Welcome to Niemikoti Foundation’s Expert by Experience Section

At the heart of our work is the person in recovery, with their hopes and goals. They are the ones who know best what everyday life and the full spectrum of mental health recovery are really like. In this section, in addition to the From Shadows to Light blog, you will find information about lived experience expertise, announcements of training opportunities, and news updates.

An expert by experience is a person who has personal experience of illness, disability, disorder, or addiction, and who has completed training to prepare for expert-by-experience roles. Read the full definition »

What kind of roles do experts by experience have at Niemikoti Foundation »