Chelsey Myhre Foster
SMORE SERVICES LLC OWNER
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Mailing Address:
5848 Coulee Springs Lane
La Crosse, WI 54601
Certifications:
Wisconsin Certified Parent Peer Specialist
exp: 01/31/ 2027
Wisconsin Certified Peer Specialist
exp: 08/30/2025
A Bit About Me
I’m Chelsey, the founder of SMORE SERVICES LLC, dedicated to accessibility, advocacy, and peer support. As a Certified Peer Specialist and Certified Parent Peer Specialist, I provide direct Peer and Parent Peer Support through Wisconsin’s Comprehensive Community Services (CCS) program, helping individuals and families navigate mental health, disability, and recovery with strength-based, lived-experience guidance.
With a background in disability advocacy, program development, and community engagement, I create inclusive spaces and educational programs. From leading after-school youth clubs to securing grants for library accessibility and program improvements, my work advances equitable opportunities for all.
At SMORE SERVICES LLC, I offer peer support, consulting, and training for individuals and organizations looking to improve accessibility and community engagement. Let’s work together to create inclusive and impactful programs!
Core Values:
✅ Accessibility & Advocacy – Removing barriers and elevating voices.
✅ Peer Support & Empowerment – Providing guidance through lived experience.
✅ Community Engagement – Strengthening connections through education.
✅ Sustainability & Justice – Creating lasting, meaningful change.
Let’s connect and build a more inclusive future!
Recent Work Experience
Library Director
August 2023 - March 2025
Human Services Coordinator
September 2021 - September 2023
Independent Living Specialist and Peer Recovery Organization Coordinator
June 2017 - August 2021
As a Library Director, I oversaw operations, programming, and community engagement. I developed inclusive and accessible programs, secured grants for technology and accessibility improvements, and managed budgets, staffing, and policy implementation. Key achievements included launching after-school youth clubs, expanding peer support training programs, and strengthening community partnerships. My role was a blend of administration, advocacy, and outreach, ensuring the library serves as a vital hub for education, connection, and accessibility.
Skills & Highlights:
📚 Program Development & Community Engagement
📖 Grant Writing & Fundraising
🔹 Accessibility & Inclusive Services
🖥️ Technology & Resource Management
As a Human Services Coordinator with the Department of Health Services, I worked to improve access to disability services, mental health support, and housing programs. I collaborated with local agencies to develop community-based resources, facilitated training sessions, and assisted individuals in navigating public benefits and support systems. I also played a key role in policy development and service coordination, ensuring people received the care and resources they needed.
Skills & Highlights:
🧩 Service Coordination & Program Management
🤝 Mental Health, Substance Use & Disability Advocacy
📋 Policy Implementation & Compliance
📢 Community Outreach & Education
In this role, I was trained as a Peer Specialist in 2017 after working for a bit in a peer recovery center in rural Wisconsin. When I moved on to a Center for Independent Living serving Southwest Wisconsin I was a generalist in disability services and supports as an Independent Living Specialist. I loved the variety and the knowledge I gained with assistive technology, systems advocacy, housing and more! After my first year I moved on to be an Information and Referral Specialist, and finally a Statewide Coordinator of Peer Recovery Organizations. I organized statewide peer recovery initiatives, including coordinating conferences, training programs, and networking opportunities for peer specialists and other recovery advocates. I managed event logistics, and worked closely with statewide partners to expand recovery-oriented programming. A key accomplishment was enhancing accessibility and representation in peer-led spaces, ensuring diverse voices were included in Wisconsin’s recovery movement.
Skills & Highlights:
📅 Event & Conference Coordination
🔹 Peer Support & Recovery Services
💡 Program Development & Expansion
📢 Public Speaking & Advocacy