Peer Counseling

Peer Counseling

Our fourth core service involves peer counseling. The foundation of IVCIL’s services is the peer relationship. Staff who have experienced living with a disability and are achieving their personal goals assist others who have similar disabilities, serving as role models, mentors, and advocates. Peer counseling allows persons with disabilities to share experiences, feelings, and awareness of disability issues – a kind of “we’ve been there and done that” approach. The peer relationship helps individuals work through problems specific to a particular disability, and also offers a source of encouragement as the transition is made to independent living. Peer counseling is offered on a one-to-one basis or in a group setting.