
Infinity Family Care
Providing Desenfranchised Individuals with a safe place to express themselves & be heard.
About Us
Infinity Family Care provides services disadvantaged individuals. The passion we have for helping any person in need is unmatched. Our clients are our priority. We are a company based on many values Caring, honesty and trustworthiness. We foster a culture of collaboration, and positive working environment with a staff that collectively have over 30 plus years of experience. We offer the emotional stability; Safety & understanding disenfranchised individuals need while offering the best Mental Health service possible.
We look forward to the ongoing impact we will have on the lives of our consumers, families, and their communities. Regardless of race, gender, or age, they deserve our support as well as our encouragement. Our goal is to change the perception, stigma and negative connotation associated with mental health diagnosis & treatment. We offer a different standard of care. A higher standard of care. Peer support is built on mutual trust and the belief that everyone can have a life worth living on their own terms. Sharing personal stories of recovery to inspire hope and provide practical guidance.
Core Roles and Responsibilities
Mentorship: help peers navigate complex healthcare, employment, and housing systems.
Empowerment: Help peers make informed, self-directed decisions about their recovery.
Emotional Support: provide non-judgmental listening, validation, and encouragement based on a shared understanding of what the peer is going through.
Skill Building: Teach and practice coping strategies, relapse prevention, and life skills.
Advocacy: Assist peers in accessing services, navigating healthcare, housing, and legal systems while empowering them to advocate for themselves.
Goal Setting: Assisting and Supporting peers in identifying, developing and implementing personal goals and recovery plans while developing healthy coping habits.
Community Connection: Connecting individuals with community resources and support networks and employment opportunities.
Crisis Response: mobile emergency outreach program, or "Warmline" to provide immediate support to those in distress.
Clinical Integration: Working as part of multidisciplinary teams alongside doctors and social workers to provide a person-centered perspective.
1. Health and Wellness Goals
Developing Coping Skills: Identifying triggers and practicing new self-management techniques like mindfulness, deep breathing, or stress reduction.
Treatment Adherence: Regularly attending therapy sessions, support groups (e.g., AA or SMART Recovery), or medical appointments.
Crisis Management: Creating a Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP) or identifying "wellness toolboxes" to handle periods of intense distress.
Physical Health: Establishing routines for regular exercise, balanced nutrition, and adequate sleep.
2. Social and Community Goals
Building a Support Network: Creating a list of supportive individuals and attending community social events to reduce isolation.
Healthy Boundaries: Learning to communicate needs effectively and setting boundaries with toxic friendships or high-risk social environments.
Re-establishing Family Ties: Working toward repairing strained family relationships through improved communication or family counseling.
3. Purpose and Self-Sufficiency Goals
Employment and Education: Identifying vocational interests, creating a resume, or applying for community college.
Financial Stability: Learning to manage income, pay bills, or resolve debt issues related to past substance use or mental health crises.
Meaningful Activities: Engaging in volunteer work, creative endeavors, or new hobbies that promote a sense of fulfillment.
4. Practical (Instrumental) Goals
Stable Housing: Making a checklist of requirements for a new home or finding recovery-friendly housing options.
Navigating Systems: Learning how to advocate for oneself during medical appointments or obtaining government identification and benefits.
Daily Living Skills: Mastering independent living tasks such as cleaning, organizing, and managing medication.
Contact Us
Is a Career with IFC in your future
We are looking for persons who have "walked in their shoes" to provide emotional connection and help navigating life.
You didn’t come this far to stop
Advanced and Administrative Roles
With additional experience or education, peer specialists often move into the following positions:
Peer Support Supervisors: Manage and mentor teams of new peer specialists, ensuring adherence to ethical boundaries and self-care practices.
Policy Advocates: Work with state and federal governments to influence legislation, reduce stigma, and advocate for more recovery-oriented care systems.
Peer Trainers: Educate and certify new peer workers, developing training curricula for state-approved programs.
Program Developers: Design and launch new community-based recovery programs, drop-in centers, or digital mental health platforms.
Specialized Peer Support Roles
Forensic Peer Specialists: Work within the criminal justice system, including jails and prisons, to support individuals with mental health or substance use conditions during incarceration and re-entry into society.
Veteran Peer Specialists: Employed by the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or veteran-led organizations to support fellow veterans specifically dealing with PTSD, military transition, and service-related trauma.
Family Peer Advocates: Provide guidance to family members and caregivers, helping them navigate complex mental health or social service systems to support their loved ones.
Youth Peer Supporters: Focus on connecting with young people (K-12 or college age) experiencing mental health challenges or early-onset substance use.
Crisis Peer Bridgers: Serve in emergency departments and crisis centers to stabilize
Operational Duties within Teams
In interdisciplinary settings (working alongside doctors or social workers), a PSS may take on these specific functions:
Outreach Workers: Proactively identify and engage "hard-to-reach" individuals in parks, shelters, or libraries to connect them with services.
Resource Navigators: Assist peers with the practical side of recovery, such as finding recovery-friendly housing, managing transportation for medical appointments, or applying for employment.
Clinical Liaisons: Participate in treatment planning meetings to ensure the patient’s preferences and point of view are respected by the medical team.
