Peer Support
What is Peer Support?
Peer support is a service through which a person with a disability can work with other persons who have disabilities and are living independently in the community. The objective is to explore options, solve problems, and get advice from others in similar situations. Peer counseling can encourage a more positive and hopeful outlook on life.
Some areas of peer support include:
- Making life changes in response to a newly acquired disability
- Managing changes in living arrangements
- Learning to use community services more effectively
- Removing barriers that inhibit independence
Establishing Friendships
Peer support is based on the concept of mentoring: one person with a disability provides information, assistance, and support, and serves as a role model for another person with a disability.
Our peer counseling staff members are people with disabilities who have encountered their own personal challenges and can offer encouragement and guidance to other persons with disabilities.
Ability 1st also has support group services available to any interested in attending our monthly support meetings. Meeting dates are listed in the activities calendar in our newsletter. Additionally, you can contact our office at (801) 373-5044 for more information.
For more information, please contact:
Marketing / Peer Support Coordinator
Bethany Davis
Email: [email protected]