Peer Supports

Becky Russell, BA, CPSS, specializes in Peer Support. 

Her favorite part of the job is watching her peers identify and reach their recovery goals. 

Becky’s personal recovery from lived experience was the focus of her training. 

She has been a Peer Support Specialist since 2014 and has worked in both Oregon and Idaho.  

Becky enjoys walking and spending time with friends, playing board games. 

She uses reading and writing as her self-care.  

 Colby Mätter is a CPSS or Certified Support Specialist. 

Colby believes that Peer Support, and working here in Boise at Human Supports of Idaho, is a great thing, and loves Peer Support. 

As a person with a mental illness, Colby thinks that Peer Support goes beyond the norm to help others with similar experiences in life. 

He has learned very much about life as a Peer Support Specialist.

In the off hours from working in Peer Support, Colby spends a lot of time reading fiction and even writing in a journal.  

Colby also has a very large music collection and likes movies.  

For self-care, Colby likes to walk as far as he can, to clear his mind, and for general exercise and health. 

 Gloria "Glo" Rude, is a Certified Peer Support Specialist with personal experience in alcohol recovery. With a passion for listening and empathizing with her participants, she finds fulfillment in guiding them through their journeys. Each day brings her opportunities that enrich her professional growth. 

Outside of work, Glo loves spending time with her adult kids, attending rodeos and enjoying the outdoors. As an avid swim instructor, she takes pride in teaching life-saving skills, helping her students thrive both inside and outside of the water. 

 A true pioneer in Idaho's peer support landscape, Pamela Rose, CPS, has been a driving force at Human Supports of Idaho since 2014. A State-Certified Peer Specialist, Pamela earned her certification from Mountain States Group (Jannus) in 2009 and has since been instrumental in shaping and delivering peer support services across the state. In 2024, Pamela was awarded Peer of the Year from Region 3 Behavioral Health. 

Pamela's commitment to helping others began at the Idaho State School and Hospital, where she initially worked in direct care. In 2011, HSI offered Pamela the unique opportunity to spearhead the creation and operation of Idaho's first peer-run drop-in center, providing vital support and encouragement to individuals on their mental wellness journeys right here in Idaho. 

Pamela uniquely blends her Peer Support and Intentional Peer Support training with her deep understanding and passion for WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning). This integrated approach empowers her peers to emphasize strengths and possibilities rather than dwelling on deficits. 

For Pamela her favorite word is HOPE, because with hope, anyone can recover a life of choice instead of circumstance. With hope, there are no limits to how far a person's recovery will go.  

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