DISABILITY SUPPORT GROUP AND PEER SUPPORT | SPRINGFIELD CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

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.

Physical Address

330 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL 62704

Hours

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;

Application process

Call for information

Fee

None

Required documents

Varies by service

Eligibility

Open to anyone who has a disability

Languages

English

Service area

Logan County, Illinois
Christian County, Illinois
Sangamon County, Illinois
Menard County, Illinois
Montgomery County, Illinois

Agency info

SPRINGFIELD CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

Non-profit, non-residential service and advocacy organization offering free services available to all persons with disabilities.