Peers Helping Peers Recover
Founded by Donna Kocurek, a Certified Peer Specialist and a bipolar survivor and recovering mother of two and grandmother of three began her venture to help others recover in 2009 when she was contacted by Via Hope in Austin, Texas. She became a Certified Peer Specialist in Houston, Texas as an independent business owner serving clients with mental health diagnoses in their homes. Her self-employment came when she realized there were no jobs available with the Mental Health Authority for her specific training. After her Certified Peer Specialist training she knew she had found her calling . Today she branching out to help others with assistance of programs from NAMI, Appalachian Consulting Group and Mary Ellen Copeland, PhD.
Mr. Tommy Fruge’, a United States Veteran, has joined us this year to offer experience to our Veteran population. Mr. Fruge’ has counseling experience in Major Depression, Sexual Trauma and is also a Certified Christian Life Coach, specializing in Relationships. He completed his Certified Peer Specialist Certification in November of 2011. He is currently working on the Bipolar USA Support Team and performs Peer Outreach Projects in the Veteran and mental health communities. Tommy’s background includes an Associates in Science Degree in Public Health and an open heart for others. He also and Information and Referral Specialist with the NAMI Organization in Houston. I feel very fortunate to have him as part of our team.
Some of our services include:
- Weekly peer recovery groups
- One on One Peer Recovery Training
- Weekly Bible Studies
- Emotional Support
- Provider of Training in Recovery Principles
- Anger Management Counseling
- Christian Counseling
- Substance Abuse Prevention Counseling
- Action Planning and Prevention Recovery
At BiPolar USA, our role is to monitor and assist those that are recovering from bipolar disorder and other mental health issues as they continue through their life and treatment plan. Finding ways to improve their quality of life is central to the healing process of recovery. We at BiPolar USA are not doctors, but a team made up of former bipolar disorder and other mental health issues that have withstood the hard times and found what makes a successful path towards recovery.
Who We Are and What We Do
We have partnered with some of the leading recovery assistance programs all over Texas. Under Donna’s leadership, the company has taken time and effort to maximize our knowledge of the field, developing and finding programs that help our clients recover from mental illness as well as training for providers who want to see their patients recovery quicker. We understand what it takes to support your recovery, which is why we have equipped ourselves to be a well balanced and educated team of experts in recovery.
Services and Fee Schedule
The services described below are designed to meet the needs of the client without sacrificing quality of service. If you are not sure what services are best for you, contact us today and we’ll discuss your needs and how we can tailor a service that fits you.
Services We Offer Providers
- Medication Monitoring, Guidance, and Resources
- Mood Calendar Assessments and Personal Care
- Access to Community Support and Resources
- Weekly CEU Provider Trainings
- Education on Professional Programs addressing Recovery
Fee Schedule
For private Peer Support, we have several different options for those that need peer support. All fees are on a sliding scale.
- Initial Consultation: Free to $125
The initial consultation includes an overall assessment of needs and an interview with caretakers to help you decide on the right program for your recovery stage.
- Hourly Fee for Emergency Situations: $25/hr
The goal of the weekly fee is to supply clients, that need our ongoing association with a low weekly cost that includes unlimited communication, connection to resources, and other needs relating to recovery from mental health issues as they arise including doctor and hospital visits.
Volunteer Opportunities
We offer free peer recovery and support groups for non-profit organizations who are trying to meet the outreach goals of their organization. If you have a need to offer these type of services to your programs, please call us for a quick presentation of how we can help you meet your goals.
