North Country Center for Independence
Mentoring
What is Peer Mentoring?
Peer Mentoring occurs when people with disabilities help other people with disabilities. Peer Mentors share their experiences, in life and work, to help others find their path to success.
The goals of Peer Mentoring are to promote greater independence, improve self-confidence, and help people with disabilities explore their talents and abilities. We do this by matching people with disabilities with a mentor who is appropriate to their needs and who serves as a positive role model. We also offer peer support groups aimed at providing emotional support and fostering independent living skills among group members.
You could be a Peer Mentor if:
- You are 18 years old or over, and ...
- You have personal experience living with a disability, or ...
- You have experience in a specific job or career field
If you would benefit from meeting with a Peer Mentor, or if you would like to offer your time and experience as a volunteer Peer Mentor, call NCCI at (518) 563-9058 Voice & TTY, or email Michael Sherman, Independent Living Specialist, by clicking this link..
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North Country Center for Independence
102 Sharron Avenue
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
Open Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
518-563-9058 Phone & TTY
518-563-0292 Fax
The North Country Center for Independence receives funding from:
The NYS Office of Vocational and Educational Services for Individuals with Disabilities, Resource Center for Independent Living, United Way of the Adirondack Region, Clinton County Office for the Aging, Concepts of Independent Choices, New York State Medicaid, Plattsburgh City School District / 21st Century Learning Centers, the Northeast Disability and Business Technical Assistance Center, Stewarts Shops, Mountain Lake PBS, Northeast Public Radio, as well as civic organizations and individual donors throughout the North Country.
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Updated: 7 / 15 / 10
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