Peer Support
Connection with other people can be a powerful experience. If you have an issue or challenge that you would like to share with others, or if you would like the input and feedback on a barrier to independent living that is affecting you, consider joining a Granite State Independent Living peer group in a community near you.
Benefits of joining peer support groups
- Learn about community resources;
- Learn about disability issues and tools for independent living
- Give and receive support
- Develop connections with others
- Network in your community
How peer support groups work
Peer groups combine formal meetings with opportunities for informal socializing. Granite State Independent Living's peer groups differ from traditional peer groups in the following ways:
- They are "cross-disability," meaning that anyone with a disability of any kind is welcomed.
- They meet in local communities
- They are organized and facilitated by group members, not Granite State Independent Living staff
- All group members are encouraged to participate and contribue to the group as they develop.personal leadership skills
How to get involved
If you would like to join a peer group, send a contact or call 800-826-3700 (888-396-3459 TTY), extension1304 and speak with Pam Locke, Peer Group Coordinator. If you would like to try a group for a meeting or two, feel free to drop by one of our scheduled meetings.
Peer Group Activities
GSIL peer groups are open to all people regardless of disability status. For more information, call 800-826-3700 ext 1304 or e-mail us for more information.
Concord Peer Group
Time: 3rd Monday each month, 1:30 - 3:30 pm
Location: Granite State Independent Living, 21 Chenell Drive
Conway Peer Group
Time: 2nd Wednesday each month, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Conway Public Library, 15 Main Street
Keene Peer Group
Time: Last Friday each month, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Location: 21 Roxbury Plaza, Cleveland Building
Manchester Peer Group
Time: 2nd Thursday each month, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 245 N. Main Street.
Nashua Peer Group
Time: 2nd Tuesday every other month, 6:00 - 8:00 pm
Location: 583 W. Hollis Street.
Nashua Advocacy
Time: 1st Monday each month, 2:00 - 4:00 pm
Location: Nashua Public Library, Hunt Room, 2 Court Street
Nashua Employment
Time: 2nd Monday each month, 10:00 am - 12:00 noon
Location: Nashua Public Library, Hunt Room, 2 Court Street
Plymouth Peer Group
Time: 1st Friday each month, 1:00 pm- 3:00 pm
Location: Whole Village, 258 Highland Street
Salem Peer Group - NEW!
Time: 3rd Friday each month, 2:00 pm- 4:00 pm
Location: Northeast Rehab Hospital, 70 Butler Street
Seacoast Advocates for Independent Living (Durham)
Time: 4th Wednesday each month, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Bagdad Wood, 38 Madbury Road
Seacoast Advocates for Independent Living (Portsmouth)
Time: 2nd Friday each month, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Community Campus, 100 Campus Drive (Library Room)
Woodsville Peer Group
Time: 4th Tuesday, 1:00 - 3:00 pm
Location: Opera Block, 65 Central Street.