Peer Support 

Do you feel like no one understands you? Do you often feel that people treat your differently because of your disability?

We know how you feel and we're here to help. At LVCIL, our Peer Support services can give you the opportunity to talk with someone who has had a similar life experience. As a Center for Indpendent Living, many of our staff members are people with disabilities, so we know exactly how you're feeling and what you're going through. 

There is strength in numbers. A network of support can be one's greatest asset in getting through the toughest times. One-on-one support from experienced staff and others living with disabilities can help lighten the load when dealing with issues including depression, sexuality, self-worth, financial burdens, and just yearning to belong.

For more information on our Peer Support services, or to talk to someone, please call 610-770-9781 and ask to speak to a Community Support Coordinator. You can also email info@lvcil.org.

Be sure to also check out our peer support, advocacy groups!


Lehigh Valley Action Team

The Lehigh Valley Action Team (LVAT) is a peer support, advocacy group that meets the second Wednesday of every month at LVCIL. LVAT meets to discuss the issues most important to them in a friendly atmosphere. For more information on LVAT, please contact Debbie Rozear at 610-770-9781 ext. 124 or email debbierozear@lvcil.org.


Future Advocates Now (FAN) Group

FAN Group is a peer support, advocacy group for young adults with disabilities. The group meets the second Saturday of every month to talk about our life experiences, advocacy issues such as transportation, and pretty much everything else! FAN Group also heads out into the community for special outings at Rascal's Food and Fun, Parkway Bowling, Lehigh Valley IronPigs, and Lehigh Valley Mall. For more information on FAN Group or to join, please call Greg Bott at 610-770-9781 ext. 120 or email gregbott@lvcil.org.