If you would like Peer Support please call our office and you will be connected with one of our Advocacy Specialists.
Peer Support is an opportunity for you to talk to a “peer,” someone non-clinical, someone who has had similar experiences. You can talk about your goals, options, ideas, and any issues you may be facing. Peer Support is built on respect and equality and puts YOU in charge of what is discussed and what action is to be taken.
Peer Support through FLIC is provided by our Advocacy Specialists. They use their personal and professional experiences with disabilities to help YOU achieve your goals.
An Advocacy Specialist will:
- Actively listen
- Treat you with respect
- Empathize
- Assist
- Educate
- Empower
- Support
- Advocate
What can an Advocacy Specialist do for you?
They can help you explore solutions in regards to:
- Independent living skills
- Understanding Social Security benefits
- Housing needs
- Building a support system
- Community resources
- Employment assistance
- Coping skills
- Understanding self-advocacy
- Developing social networks
- Setting goals
- Utilizing financial resources
- Developing self-esteem
- and more!