Meet Mental Health Peer Services of Greater Fort Worth
Alannah Puente, MHPS CHW
Valerie Williams-Turner, MHPS
Valerie Williams-Turner, MHPS
Alannah serves as Executive Director of Mental Health Peer Services of Greater Fort Worth. She is also a facilitator of two groups. Her work in peer support is deeply rooted in her own lived experience with autism, PTSD, anxiety, depression and housing instability.
She is a certified Mental Health Peer Specialist and Community Health Worke
Alannah serves as Executive Director of Mental Health Peer Services of Greater Fort Worth. She is also a facilitator of two groups. Her work in peer support is deeply rooted in her own lived experience with autism, PTSD, anxiety, depression and housing instability.
She is a certified Mental Health Peer Specialist and Community Health Worker.
As an autistic adult, I understand how isolating it can be to struggle with mental health while also having difficulty finding support that understands the unique challenges that our community often faces. I am especially passionate about improving access to free mental health services and affirming support for autistic and other neurodivergent adults.
Valerie Williams-Turner, MHPS
Valerie Williams-Turner, MHPS
Valerie Williams-Turner, MHPS
Valerie has served as a Group Facilitator and Outreach Specialist for MHPSOGFW for over 4 years. She is also an author of an autobiographical book that shares her lived experience.
She is passionate about providing safe, judgement free spaces for peers to feel supported and heard.
Rachel Labus, RSPS PSS
Valerie Williams-Turner, MHPS
Rachel Labus, RSPS PSS
As a Peer Support Specialist and Group Facilitator with Mental Health Peer Services of Greater Fort Worth, Rachel Labus draws on her lived experience in recovery to create a welcoming, supportive environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered. Through group discussions, shared experiences, and peer connection, she encoura
As a Peer Support Specialist and Group Facilitator with Mental Health Peer Services of Greater Fort Worth, Rachel Labus draws on her lived experience in recovery to create a welcoming, supportive environment where individuals feel heard, valued, and empowered. Through group discussions, shared experiences, and peer connection, she encourages personal growth, self-advocacy, resilience, and hope. Rachel is passionate about helping others recognize their strengths, build confidence, and take meaningful steps toward lasting wellness and independence.
Jackie Iversen
Valerie Williams-Turner, MHPS
Rachel Labus, RSPS PSS
Jackie has served as our Office Admin since 2019.
She has lived experience with mental health challenges and 11 years of admin experience working in peer led mental health.
She is a mother of three adult sons, and a wife of 42 years.
"My passion is finding folks the help they need for their situation. I answer the office phone at 817-50
Jackie has served as our Office Admin since 2019.
She has lived experience with mental health challenges and 11 years of admin experience working in peer led mental health.
She is a mother of three adult sons, and a wife of 42 years.
"My passion is finding folks the help they need for their situation. I answer the office phone at 817-500-8660 and respond to information sheets sent to our website. If I don't know the answer, I will find one for you."
- Jackie Iversen