Peer Counseling

Our peer counseling program matches clients with volunteer peer counselors who listen, share resources and referrals to services, empowering clients on their path to wellness.

Creative solutions to help with sorting out priorities, medical questions, family, work or legal issues, referrals and information are all part of the support we offer.

All peer counseling sessions are held via Zoom or phone.

Meet the Peer Counselors:

Kurt Borowski
Peer Counselor

Over my nearly 20 year battle with tick borne infections, I have been blessed by many fellow lyme warriors who have provided me the emotional, spiritual and healing support I needed. That support has awakened and reinforced my commitment to be present, open and to welcome any new experience offering an empathetic, vulnerable and open heart to all and has inspired me to dedicate the rest of my days advocating for and supporting anyone who has been affected by these tick borne illnesses.

Maria Malaguti, Executive Director
Peer Counselor

Founder/ Executive Director of the Lyme Disease Resource Center, Inc. With a certificate in mission driven organization management, and BA from Marlboro College Vt, Maria founded the LDRC as a way to educate and support those who are affected by tick borne illness, creating a peer guided cohort of volunteers, practitioners, patients and care partners that support and educate our community.

Grace Anderson
Peer Counselor

I became chronically ill when I was twelve. One of the contributing factors was tick-borne illness. Thirteen years later, I have had a wide range of experiences with the medical field, with illness itself, and with the issues it can create in someone’s personal and social life. I volunteer because I know how rough all of it can be. I have firsthand experience with the struggles that arise from chronic illness, and if I can provide support for somebody going through something similar, it’s important to me that I take that opportunity.