We offer free peer support visits to individuals (and their families) who are new to the amputee community.
What Is A Peer Support Visit
A peer visitor is a person who has experienced limb loss, has completed post-surgery rehabilitation, and has trained to offer emotional peer support, encouragement, and information vital for a full recovery. NOP connects with amputees in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and/or their home. In fact, speaking to someone who personally understands what it means to lose a limb can often be a great relief, provide you with the opportunity to share concerns and ask questions that only someone who has been through limb loss can answer. They can also assist family members or care givers who want to better understand how they can help a loved one who has experienced (or is about to undergo) an amputation.
CERTIFIED PEER SUPPORT
Savanna was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis at just three months old, a rare genetic disorder that has significantly shaped her life. The condition led to the amputation of her leg at age eleven and has caused the development of multiple internal and external tumors, resulting in numerous surgeries over the years.
For 15 years, Savanna relied on crutches for mobility. Her life changed when she met the NOP Prosthetics team, who helped her regain the ability to walk independently. Today, she not only walks without crutches but also serves as a passionate patient advocate for our organization. Savanna is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, using her experience, resilience, and compassion to support and inspire others facing similar challenges.
Savanna was diagnosed with Neurofibromatosis at just three months old, a rare genetic disorder that has significantly shaped her life. The condition led to the amputation of her leg at age eleven and has caused the development of multiple internal and external tumors, resulting in numerous surgeries over the years.
For 15 years, Savanna relied on crutches for mobility. Her life changed when she met the NOP Prosthetics team, who helped her regain the ability to walk independently. Today, she not only walks without crutches but also serves as a passionate patient advocate for our organization. Savanna is dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities, using her experience, resilience, and compassion to support and inspire others facing similar challenges.