Peer Support Mentor Program
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The long-term effects of ABI on survivors and their family members have been well documented. Survivors experience a variety of life-long physical,cognitive, and emotional challenges that often negatively affect quality of life. The family and friends of the survivor are no different with reports of emotional distress, family tensions, social isolation, and decreased health and wellness. Would you like to have a Peer Mentor to discuss any problematic issues?
The peer mentoring program provides an alternative, and much needed form of support during both the early and later phases of adjustment in the community. Survivors and their family members can be partnered with a fellow survivor or family member who is empathetic towards their frustration because they have experienced similar situations. Mentoring takes place over a series of telephone contacts between a caring volunteer who has first-hand experience living with a particular issue and a partner that focuses on the discussion and,where possible, resolution of particular problems or issues. Mentors have been trained to:
- Offer a listening ear as you sort through the effects of ABI on your life
- Share their experience in coping with injury
- Share strategies and resources that worked for them
- Support you while you figure out the strategies that might help you
The Peer Support Program is open to all adults (16 years and older) who have sustained a brain injury, or have a family member,partner,or friend who has sustained a brain injury.
For further information on how to find a mentor or become a mentor, contact Jamie Fairles, Peer Support Coordinator.
