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Speaker Bio
D’Nai McCullough
Riverside University Health System
Behavioral Health. Blaine St. Clinic
D'Nai McCullough is a Riverside native who graduated from John W. North High School in
1990. With many emotional trials and tribulations in life
,
D'Nai began conquering her fears
by enrolling in a vocational college where she earned a degree in Medical Coding & Billing.
Although her career flourished in that field it was evident she was longing for something
more meaningful. Given D'Nai's lived experience in mental health, she became intrigued
when enlightened about the role of a Peer Support Specialist in the behavioral health
system. D’Nai’s success in overcoming challenges in mental health and substance use,
evoked a desire to share hope for those in mental health and substance use recovery.
This part of her journey led her to pursue the career opportunity to become a Peer Support
Specialist. D’Nai is utilizing personal insight and the training she has received to provide
services at The Blaine Street Adult Outpatient Clinic. She serves fellow peers by role
modeling and facilitating recovery groups. She offers one-on-one support, and shares her
lived experience to connect and walk side-by-side with a person who is exploring their own
journey toward wellness
.