Who are Peer Supporters?
Peer supporters are Center Staff and/or volunteers with various disabilities who are successfully managing their own lives. They are willing to share their experiences and possess the ability to be empathetic and good listeners. They are not therapists, but they have received training in peer support philosophy.
Peer support can be delivered by phone or in person, and can involve two individuals or a group, depending on the arrangements made.
Funding
As a Center for Independent Living, AIN receives federal financial assistance from the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS)