11/15/2025
DWIGHT HARRIS - PROFESSIONAL BIO
DWIGHT HARRIS
Certified Peer Support Specialist | Mental Health Advocate | Crisis Mobilization Specialist
CEO, Icon 10
Detroit, Michigan
[email protected] | (313.370.2160)
Professional Summary
Dwight Harris is a nationally recognized Certified Peer Support Specialist, mental health advocate, crisis intervention professional, and youth development leader with over a decade of experience serving high-risk, trauma-impacted populations. As CEO of Icon 10, he designs and facilitates evidence-based programs centered on WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Planning), critical thinking, emotional regulation, and resilience building for at-risk youth and families throughout Detroit and the State of Michigan.
With lived experience, professional training, and advanced peer support credentials, Dwight has become a powerful voice for mental health access, justice reform, and trauma-informed recovery. His approach blends compassion, structure, relationship-building, and accountability—meeting youth where they are, while empowering them to transform their futures.
Awards & Recognitions
Dwight’s leadership and impact have been honored at the local and state levels:
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) – Peer Support Specialist Award Winner
Detroit Wayne Integrated Health Network – Peer Support Specialist of the Year
These distinctions acknowledge Dwight’s exceptional service, dedication to mental health advocacy, and ability to guide youth and families through crisis toward stability and hope.
Core Competencies
Certified Peer Support Specialist (CPSS)
Crisis Intervention & De-Escalation
Trauma-Informed Youth Programming
WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan) Facilitation
Life Coaching & Mentoring
Group Facilitation & Behavior Intervention
Family and Community Mobilization
Restorative Practices & Mediation
Professional Work
Dwight has created, facilitated, and hosted hundreds of support groups, youth circles, community workshops, and life skills programs. His work includes:
Court-referred at-risk youth interventions
Emotional and behavioral regulation groups
Violence prevention and conflict resolution programs
Literacy and educational support
Parent engagement and family healing sessions
His programs have supported youth involved in juvenile justice, foster care, probation, and crisis response systems—helping them build meaningful connections, improve emotional health, and re-engage in positive life paths.
Mission
Dwight’s mission is simple:
To empower youth and families with the tools, support, and guidance necessary to become mentally, physically, and emotionally well—while reducing justice involvement and strengthening communities.
