Sarah Mercer is a wife, mother, person in long-term recovery, and dedicated advocate for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use challenges. As she approaches a decade of sobriety this December, her personal journey continues to fuel her passion for serving others. She became a Certified Addiction Recovery Empowerment Specialist (CARES) in 2019, earned her bachelor’s degree in Psychology with a concentration in Addiction earlier this year, and will begin pursuing her Master of Social Work degree in August. Sarah currently serves as a Co-Responder with the City of Waycross Police Department through Unison Behavioral Health, where she combines lived experience with professional expertise to advocate for hope, healing, and lasting recovery. Guided by her faith, she is committed to serving others with compassion, integrity, and the belief that every person deserves the opportunity to recover, grow, and live with purpose.  Sarah serves as the chairperson of the Peer Advisory Committee.