Amanuella Patterson

Amanuella Patterson has extensive experience in mental health and peer support, currently serving as an On Call Peer Support Specialist at La Familia Counseling Service since February 2019 and as an Individual Placement Support Specialist at Bonita House since April 2018. In this role, Amanuella engages adults with Co-Occurring Diagnosis in recovery, facilitating workshops focused on social rehabilitation and wellness. Previous positions include Peer Support Specialist at the Mental Health Association of Alameda County, where Amanuella assisted TAY youth experiencing psychosis, and Front Office Coordinator/Jr. Recruiter at Express Employment Professionals, responsible for managing communications and candidate sourcing. Early career highlights include PREP Outreach Case Manager at Larkin Street Youth Services, promoting awareness of early psychosis, and Youth Employment Counselor at Youth Employment Partnership.