Lucas Cauffman

Connection Specialist (he/him/His)

Special Interests:

Lucas Cauffman is a dedicated wellness advocate and Certified Peer Support Specialist with over a decade of experience supporting individuals on their journeys through mental health challenges, trauma recovery, and substance use. His work is informed not only by professional training but by personal experience—and it’s this lived understanding that drives his commitment to helping others find hope, direction, and lasting change.

His background is deeply rooted in overcoming adversity. As a child, he faced significant emotional and behavioral challenges, spending much of his early life in special education settings, therapeutic environments, and treatment programs. In adolescence, Lucas struggled with substance use, which extended into early adulthood and included legal hardships, incarceration, and periods of homelessness. These challenges profoundly impacted his mental health and stability.

Through time, persistence, and access to the right support systems, he was able to regain control of my life. He set achievable goals, pursued further education and professional development, and discovered a clear purpose: to use his journey to empower others.

Today, Lucas specializes in peer support, mental wellness advocacy, and recovery education. His approach is rooted in empathy, authenticity, and practical experience. He works to create inclusive, supportive spaces where individuals feel seen, heard, and empowered to take meaningful steps forward in their own lives.

In addition to his professional work, he has a strong personal connection to nature, art, music, and lifelong learning—interests that continue to inspire and ground him in both his personal life and his practice.

His goal is simple but powerful: to use his skills, passions, and experiences to help build healthier individuals and stronger communities.