Southwestern Center For Independent Living (SWCIL)
Support Group - Peer Support
109 S 5th St, Ste 700, Marshall, MN, 56258
Distance: 954 Miles
(507) 532-2221
linda.halbur@swcil.com
https://www.swcil.com/peer-counseling.html
Service Details
Description
A group of people that meet on a regular basis to share their experiences and provide mutual support.
Additional Information
Peer services are provided by persons with disabilities who are willing to share their unique insight, knowledge, and skills with others. May meet as groups or individuals.
Features
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Area Served by County
- Cottonwood County
- Jackson County
- Lincoln County
- Lyon County
- Murray County
- Nobles County
- Pipestone County
- Redwood County
- Rock County
- Yellow Medicine County
Area Served
Lyon County
Websites
Phone Numbers
| Type | Number | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Main | (507) 706-2711 |
Last Update
12/10/2024
Other Locations
This provider does not offer this service at other locations.
Other Services or resources
- Advocacy - Disabilities
- Consumer Directed Community Supports (CDCS) Support Planner
- Employment Support for Workers with Disabilities
- Environmental Accessibility Adaptations (EAA) Home Modification
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Family Training
- Individualized Home Supports (IHS) with Training
- Information and Support
- Nursing Home Relocation
- School to Adult Life Transition
- Vocational Rehabilitation (VR) Community Partner
Taxonomy Terms Used: Clicking a taxonomy term from the list below launches a new search.
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LR-1550Centers for Independent Living Definition
Consumer controlled, community based, cross disability, nonresidential agencies designed and operated within a local community by individuals with disabilities that provide an array of independent living services. All CILs provide five core services: information and referral, independent living skills training, peer counseling, individual and systems advocacy and transition. In addition, many CILs also offer transportation services, mobility training, personal assistance, housing and home modifications, recreation services, vocational programs, assistance in obtaining assistive technology equipment and other individualized services designed to increase and maintain independence.
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PH-1400.6500Peer to Peer Networking Definition
Programs that link individuals who have a particular disability or condition or have specific types of life experiences and are interested in meeting or corresponding with others who have similar disabilities, conditions or experiences for the purpose of information sharing and support.
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PN-8100.3000Health/Disability Related Support Groups Definition
Mutual support groups whose members are people who have a disability, illness or other health condition, their families and friends. The groups meet in-person, by telephone or via the Internet; and provide an opportunity for participants to share information, resources, practical tips for daily living and encouragement about issues related to the disability or health problem.
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YJ-8750People With Disabilities/Health Conditions Definition
Individuals who have physical, sensory, developmental, cognitive, mental or emotional limitations, illnesses or injuries that affect their ability to engage in one or more major life activities. Disabilities and health conditions may be temporary or permanent, may be present at birth or occur at any point in a person's lifetime, and can be of different levels of severity.
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YQ-1500Consumer Directed Organizational Perspective Definition
Organizations and individual practitioners who offer maximum choice and control (including the ability to select, manage and dismiss their workers) to people who use services or other supports to help with daily activities.