Kimmer is an Army Veteran 1979-1983, her MOS was Military Police. Her mental health diagnosis includes PTSD, MST, Major Depression, and substance abuse, in remission. Kimmer is a former Peer Support Specialist from the VA.  She is currently in recovery and actively in therapy. She began attending groups in Warriors for Life, seeking Peer Support help. It has helped her immensely and is now a Facilitator. She hosts ‘Topic Tuesdays”, “Coffee with Kim”, and now co-hosts a Women’s Only group “The Front Porch”. Kimmer would like to help others through Peer Support groups on their healing avenue.

Kimmer has written two books “Healing Like A Warrior” and "My healing Avenue" poems in which go from pain to healing, personal struggles to releasing fear.  Kim believes that sharing personal stories of life is what helps others in their recovery.   Kim is the evidence that growing, doing the hard work, and being in recovery work.  And she looks forward to helping others when they show their strength by reaching out for help when they need it.