Program - Peer Support Groups

General Information Agency: Services Maximizing Independent Living and Empowerment (SMILE) Program name: Peer Support Groups Description : The program facilitates several small, information peer support groups. Within these groups, participants discuss coping skills and mutual concerns or issues. In order to offer this program, the help of volunteers from the community is needed, Thus establishing a network of "Peer Mentors" who are people with disabilities who are willing to share their experiences with other like themselves. First Group is Lost Peepers: People who are Visually Impaired or Blind. Third Group is Social Group: People with different Disabilities. Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday/ 8am-5pm Eligibility Requirements: To have a significant disability Intake Procedure: Interview with consumer Insurance Information: none Languages Spoken: English, Spanish Fees: Free Service Primary Contact: Shawnnita Miranda, Home Mod Coordinator, IL Specialist, (928) 329-6681, (email) View all agency contacts Address: 1931 S. Arizona Ave. Ste 4 Yuma, AZ 85364 (See a map) Request more information Categorization Adults Older Adults Disability Recipients Developmental Disabilities Functional Disabilities Hearing Impairments Learning Disabilities Mental Illness/Emotional Issues Multiple Disabilities Visual Impairments

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