Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist · San Diego, CA

Charlene Clare

A calm, steady presence for people navigating life's hardest transitions — offering compassionate peer support and genuine advocacy, available remotely by phone and video.

About

Helping people feel heard, supported, and capable

I'm a Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist through the State of California, with a lifetime of helping people through stressful, high-stakes moments. I believe deeply in meeting people where they are — with patience, honesty, and zero judgment — and walking alongside them until they find their footing.

Before peer support, I spent decades as a California real estate broker, guiding families through some of the biggest decisions of their lives. The heart of that work was never really the property — it was listening, building trust, and helping people stay steady when everything felt overwhelming. That's the same gift I bring to peer support today.

How I Help

What I bring to the work

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Peer Support

Certified, recovery-oriented support grounded in real lived experience and genuine empathy.

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Empathetic Listening

I create a safe, judgment-free space where people feel truly heard and understood.

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Navigating Hard Moments

Decades of guiding people calmly through crisis, transition, loss, and big decisions.

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Remote-Ready

Comfortable and effective over Zoom, phone, and email, with strong follow-through.

Credentials

Certifications & licenses

Experience

A lifetime of caring for people

2025 – Present

Certified Medi-Cal Peer Support Specialist

Supporting individuals through addiction, recovery, and life transitions with empathy, encouragement, and respect for each person's own path.

1985 – Present

Real Estate Broker · Self-Employed, San Diego

Advised clients through emotional, high-stakes transitions — divorce, loss, downsizing, relocation — with discretion, clarity, and care.

Community

Volunteer & Caregiver

Meals on Wheels volunteer (1999–2015) and a devoted family caregiver — experienced in navigating healthcare and supporting loved ones through serious illness.

Contact

Let's connect

I'm currently open to remote peer support and advisory roles. I'd love to hear from you.