Hey, my name is Traci Van Deventer and I am a paramedic. I have been in EMS for just over 5 years and have a passion for pre-hospital care. I am about to graduate with my BS in emergency management and hope to pursue more education in community paramedicine as it relates to mental health and drug/alcohol abuse. I respond to a lot of mental health situations and have a good understanding of what it looks like from the outside and the inside. Being able to validate a person’s feelings can go a long way. I have seen peer support work for others and have personally benefited from it on multiple occasions. I strive to be aware every day that strength comes from communication and support from friends, family, and outside peer support. I am very excited to be a part of this team and to help and learn as I goHey, my name is Traci Van Deventer and I am a paramedic. I have been in EMS for just over 5 years and have a passion for pre-hospital care. I am about to graduate with my BS in emergency management and hope to pursue more education in community paramedicine as it relates to mental health and drug/alcohol abuse. I respond to a lot of mental health situations and have a good understanding of what it looks like from the outside and the inside. Being able to validate a person’s feelings can go a long way. I have seen peer support work for others and have personally benefited from it on multiple occasions. I strive to be aware every day that strength comes from communication and support from friends, family, and outside peer support. I am very excited to be a part of this team and to help and learn as I go