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Peer Support and Peer Counseling

Contact: Grace Starr, Independent Living Skills/Peer Support Specialist
gstarr@independenceinc.org  |  841-0333 ext. 106

Peer Groups 

Our Peer Groups are formed to support independent living, healthy lifestyles and social/peer interaction with a variety of consumer-directed group activities. All Peer Groups can be attended in person or virtually.  stylized hand holding a megaphone and text that reads "Join us! Browse our Peer Group Activities

Peer Counseling

Individuals with disabilities who have gained knowledge and coping skills assist others in coping with their disability-related experiences. Trained volunteer counselors provide information, resource referral, emotional support and training.  Interested in learning more about what it means to be paired with a trained Peer Support Counselor and start sharing your disability-related experiences? Contact Grace Star 785-841-0333 ext. 106 or gstar@independenceinc.org