Layne’s connection to Journey House began long before joining the team as a Registered Peer Recovery Specialist. She was once a client here herself and later returned in 2023 to complete her Recovery Corps service term. Now, with more than four years of experience in the recovery field, coming back to Journey House as an employee feels a little like things have come full circle. Layne has been in recovery since 2022, and her lived experience shapes the way she connects with people. She believes recovery is about much more than staying sober. It is about figuring out who you are, learning how to show up for yourself, building real connections, and creating a life you actually want to be present for.
As a peer, Layne believes in meeting people exactly where they are. Her style is compassionate but direct, helping people recognize their own strengths, find their own answers, and learn to trust themselves through the decisions they make. Group work is one of her favorite parts of being a peer because she loves creating a space where people can laugh, talk about the hard stuff, connect with each other, and realize they are not alone. She brings plenty of humor and personality into her work while still being willing to have the conversations that actually matter.
Layne is currently continuing her education with the goal of graduating with her Bachelor’s degree in December of 2026 and remains active in her own recovery community. Outside of work, she loves spending time with the people she cares about, laughing probably louder than necessary, and having conversations that somehow always end up much deeper than they started. Layne is excited to be part of Journey House again and looks forward to bringing her experience, personality, and genuine love for peer support back to a place that has been an important part of her own story.