Brittyn's Story

A photograph of Bittyn sitting on the ground next to her car.

Peer Specialist Program Communications Asst.

www.wicps.org

Brittyn Calyx took on her role at Access to Independence, the contracting organization for the Wisconsin Peer Specialist Employment Initiative, in late August 2019. Brittyn began working as a Certified Peer Specialist in Wisconsin in 2014 and has offered peer support and training facilitation in a variety of settings, including peer-run respites, community centers, institutions, and cafes. Prior to her work as the Peer Specialist Program Communications Assistant, Brittyn served as a Community Coordinator with the Western Mass Recovery Learning Community, House Manager with Solstice House Peer-Run Respite in Madison, and DVR Peer Support Specialist with Grassroots Empowerment Project.
Brittyn is grateful that working in peer support offers her an opportunity to uniquely be with others and struggle for human rights while centering principles such as self-determination, the recognition of personal strengths, and healing through relationship and community. In her personal time, Brittyn loves connecting with her family (cats included!), exploring restorative nature spots, engaging in anti-oppression work, playing board games, and fully embracing her inner nerd.