KoKoA – Trained Experience Experts Association

KoKoA – Trained Experience Experts Association

About

KoKoA – Trained Experience Experts Association (Koulutetut Kokemusasiantuntijat ry) is an association that promotes the skills and working conditions of trained experts by experience. Our aim is to strengthen their voice in social debates and to develop the use of their expertise in various sectors. Through our organization, you can hire a trained expert by experience. We have over 400 members who have completed our training program, with half of them having personal experience with mental health challenges. Our experts work in various settings, such as hospitals and schools, where they meet with clients or provide lectures to staff and students. They are actively involved in the mental health field, but we also have experts by experience from other sectors. Their key contribution is sharing their personal experiences of rehabilitation or adaptation, along with offering valuable peer support.