For more information about Peer Mentor services contact the
Peer Program Coordinator at (507) 285-1815.
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About Peer Mentor
A peer is an individual with a disability that has been
trained to help consumers locate community resources, identify individual
goals and make adjustments to a newly acquired or progressive disability.
Persons with a disability meet one-to-one with a peer mentor. Peer support
services offered by SEMCIL include individual and group services.
Program Goals
- Provide resources to persons with disabilities seeking peer support.
- Provide training to persons with disabilities who would like to be
a peer mentor.
- Facilitate peer support groups for persons with disabilities.
- Provide support and guidance to persons with disabilities through
shared experiences.
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