Peer Support in Centers for Independent Living: What Do We Know?

Authors

Craig Ravesloot Ph.D., University of Montana Rural Institute - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural CommunitiesFollow
Bob Liston, University of Montana Rural Institute - Research and Training Center on Disability in Rural CommunitiesFollow
University of Montana Rural InstituteFollow

Document Type

Research Progress Report

Publisher

University of Montana Rural Institute

Publication Date

6-2011

Disciplines

Community Health and Preventive Medicine | Public Health

Abstract

Peer support is ubiquitous.It is defined as a helping relationship between an individual who has experience living under certain conditions assisting another person to cope with and adapt to similar circumstances.It has been gaining in popularity and use since its early adoption in Alcoholics Anonymous (AA), and has been used widely, and with good effect, with people experiencing a variety of both physical and mental health conditions.

Keywords

health and wellness, peer support, independent living, mental health, rural, disability

Rights

©2011 RTC:Rural.

Granting Agency

National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research

Acknowledgement

Our research is supported by grant #H133B080023 from the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research, U.S. Dept. of Education.

Recommended Citation

Ravesloot, Craig Ph.D.; Liston, Bob; and Rural Institute, University of Montana, "Peer Support in Centers for Independent Living: What Do We Know?" (2011). Health and Wellness. 6.
https://scholarworks.umt.edu/ruralinst_health_wellness/6