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Pronouns: they/them
Supervised by: Erik James Escareño, DSW,  LCSW #108025

Role:

Community Care Coordinator

Focus Areas

  • Community Outreach
  • Resource Navigation
  • Mutual Aid
  • Community Partnerships
  • Accessibility
  • 2SLGBTQIA+ Advocacy

About jp

JP Community Care Coordinator at Wombat Mental Health Services, supporting community outreach, resource navigation, and relationship-building with individuals and organizations.

Their work is grounded in accessibility, mutual aid, and creating welcoming spaces where people feel connected and supported.

how I work

JP approaches community care with empathy, collaboration, and respect for each person’s lived experience. They enjoy connecting people with resources, strengthening partnerships, and helping community members navigate services with dignity and care.

Communities I Support

JP works with clients navigating:

  • LGBTQIA2S+ communities
  • BIPOC communities
  • Disabled community members
  • Individuals seeking community resources
  • Community organizations and partners
  • People navigating barriers to care
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outside of therapy

Outside of Wombat, JP is a queer artist, drag performer, fundraiser, and community organizer. They are passionate about mutual aid, creative expression, and building stronger, more connected communities through collaboration and advocacy.

Community experience

JP brings experience in community organizing, fundraising, grassroots advocacy, and mutual aid. Their work reflects a commitment to accessibility, equity, disability justice, and building strong relationships with historically underserved communities.

Credentials

JP serves as a Community Care Coordinator at Wombat Mental Health Services. This is a non-licensed, non-clinical role focused on community outreach, resource navigation, partnership development, mutual aid, and connecting individuals with supportive services.

As of December 1st, we are in-network with IEHP Covered!