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Seniors we are serving may be experiencing feelings of sadness, guilt, hopelessness, emptiness, or marked changes in sleep, appetite, and energy.
The volunteers are not professional psychologists or advice givers. Rather, they are individuals who genuinely listen to and respect others. This fosters relationships built on mutual trust and acceptance. Only in this environment can the volunteer empower others to address their concerns, identify their strengths and set goals to move forward in a positive direction. The future can be faced with renewed confidence and increased self-esteem. Quality of life is improved- both current and future. Lastly, the peer support volunteers are resilient adults who are “bridges to the community,” identifying resources, especially those to decrease feelings of social isolation and loneliness.
Utilizing the Friendly Visitor Program of Elder Network, in conjunction with the Peer Support Program, facilitates additional community connections.
The program is free and confidential. Donations are greatly appreciated.
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Peer Support Program
Offered in Olmsted, Winona and Wabasha County
The primary focus of this program is for adults age 55 and older to assist their peers through weekly home visits. The volunteers are specially trained mentors
and advocates who provide encouragement for positive change, personal growth and adjusting to major life changes which may occur as one ages. They offer support to older adults facing difficulties such as:
family estrangement, anxiety, loneliness, depression, addiction, grief, or recent diagnosis of a medical condition (cancer, dementia, macular degeneration).
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Who can benefit....a mother who was just diagnosed with an illness and needs additional support; a father having difficulty with loneliness; a friend or neighbor who has had much sadness and is having a difficult time dealing with life; or yourself who many times is unhappy and afraid, but does not know how to make a change. |
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Olmsted - 1130 1/2 7th Street NW Suite 205, Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: 1-507-285-5272
Winona - 1756 Kraemer Dr., Suite 110, Winona MN 55987
Phone: 1-507-452-0580
Wabasha - P.O. Box 45, Wabasha, MN 55981
Phone: 1-651-565-3237
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