Life Center Resources
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Support Groups and Peer Mentor Resources for All Conditions
Support groups listing and peer mentor groups that meet online or in person when possible, to support and give mentorship to other people just like you. Support groups are an important function of recovery and a way for people to gain tips and a way to give back for those who have much to share. This listing supports all conditions.
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Advocacy Groups for People with Disabilities
This is a listing of local and national organizations that aim to empower individuals and influence political, economic, and social institutions with the goal of independent living for people with disabilities.
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Emotional Adjustment After Medical Challenges
After an injury or diagnosis of a serious medical condition, individuals often face emotional adjustment as they recover during rehabilitation — and as they return home to their families and communities with changes in abilities or function.
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Video Spotlight: the LIFE Center’s Life-Changing Mission Through One Peer Mentor’s Experience
At 17, Kenneth J. sustained a football injury that left him paralyzed. Through the Henry B. Betts LIFE Center, he found emotional healing.
Now, as a longtime volunteer peer mentor, Ken helps others access the same curated, holistic information that changed the course of his own journey.
Click below to watch his story:
Now, as a longtime volunteer peer mentor, Ken helps others access the same curated, holistic information that changed the course of his own journey.
Click below to watch his story:
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Augmentative and Alternative Communication
This resource provides a listing of augmentative alternative communication (AAC)resources to assist people to find support and alternative communication devices available to use when unable to speak on their own.
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Vision Loss or Low Vision Resources
This list of resources will assist people who have vision loss to find support and tools to better their lives.
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Crisis Intervention Hotlines
This resource listing refers to organizations that hold comprehensive lists of national hotlines and information centers in the area of health promotion, abuse, crisis intervention, and spiritual guidance.
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Spinal Cord Injury (SCI) Resources
People with Spinal Cord Injury SCI can learn more, find support, and financial assistance within this list of resources.
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