Zach Ciarlo

Hi! My name is Zach and I am incredibly excited to be part of Sean’s House Sussex! I’m from Hockessin, Delaware and am a recent graduate of the University of Delaware with a degree in psychology. I initially came to Sean’s House for support in May 2022 and fell in love with the peer support program. I applied to be a Peer24 Specialist and completed my training that summer. Since then, I have volunteered at Sean’s House throughout my time at UD.

I joined Sean’s House and Sean’s House Sussex because it allowed me to utilize my past experiences with mental health to support those who are navigating through their own mental health struggles. Not only has Sean’s House given me the opportunity to assist others, but has also allowed me to join an incredible community that has been there to support me during my undergraduate studies. When I think of recovery, I think of it the same way as physical recovery. Not only are we doing things that help us get back on our feet, but we are also gaining new tools to help continue improving our mental health recovery in the future. This can look like discovering a new hobby or learning mindfulness strategies to keep you grounded in the current moment.

Outside of Sean’s House, I enjoy listening to music, hanging out with friends, watching sports, and playing ice hockey! A fun fact about me is that I had recently worked at the ice arenas at the University of Delaware and I know how to drive a Zamboni!