 or T-C-O-O-P-E-R at P-I-R-S dot org to fill out an application to join the Registry of Qualified Assistance. PEERS is a federal and state designated independent living center serving Placer, El Dorado, and Alpine counties. It is a non-residential, non-profit organization. The mission of PEERS is to advocate, empower, and educate the community and provide services for people with disabilities, enabling them to control their alternatives for independent living.