DISABILITY SUPPORT GROUP AND PEER SUPPORT | SPRINGFIELD CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
330 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL 62704
Open to anyone who has a disability
Varies by service
Mon 8:30 am - 5 pm
Tue 8:30 am - 5 pm
Wed 8:30 am - 5 pm
Thu 8:30 am - 5 pm
Fri 8:30 am - 5 pm
English
Call for information
None
Logan County, Illinois
Christian County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois
Menard County, Illinois
Montgomery County, Illinois
Description
Peer support for people with disabilities by providing someone to talk with who has had similar experiences. Help includes:
- Assistance with problem solving.
- Training for volunteer peer counselors.
- Meaningful volunteer experience.
- Communication skills training.
- Mentoring.
- Personal Assistant Employers Group - monthly support group.
Providing organization
SPRINGFIELD CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING
Non-profit, non-residential service and advocacy organization offering free services available to all persons with disabilities.