Mark Thomas Freeman
PEER SUPPORT SPECIALIST FACILITATOR
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(he/him)​
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I’m Mark Thomas Freeman, a dedicated Peer Support Specialist Facilitator with over a decade of experience in the field. My journey began after my release from prison in 2013 when I found hope and healing through the Iron Tribe Recovery Network. I received peer support and training from Cultivating a New Life, which profoundly shaped my path. I went on to serve as a Recovery Mentor and managed a large transitional home, supporting families as they rebuilt their lives. My journey continued at Lifeworks NW, working with adults in mental health outpatient treatment, and later, at Yamhill County Adult Behavioral Health. For the past eight years, I’ve had the privilege of contributing to various teams, including Early Assessment and Support Alliance, Supported Employment, General Outpatient, and Assertive Community Treatment.
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I am passionate about the transformative power of peer support. As a facilitator, I cherish the connections formed during training, where strangers become a close-knit community. I believe these shared experiences leave a lasting impact on everyone involved, creating bonds that extend far beyond the classroom. Kindness and gratitude are at the heart of my work, and I’m deeply committed to carrying forward the values and principles of peer support in all aspects of my life.
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"Because of this moment, that we’re having together right now we will never be the same, because of this experience we are having we will forever carry each other forward and for this I am truly thankful! Love Peace and Blessings, (LPB)"
- Corbett Monica, Founder, Dual Diagnosis Anonymous of Oregon
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