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

330 South Grand Avenue West, Springfield, IL 62704

Eligibility

Open to anyone who has a disability

Required documents

Varies by service

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

Voice

Languages

English

Application process

Call for information

Fees

None

Service area

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

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.

06/17/2025

211 Nebraska

Providing organization

SPRINGFIELD CENTER FOR INDEPENDENT LIVING

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