Peer Mentoring Program
At Brooks Rehabilitation, we believe in the power of peer support. Our Peer Mentoring program provides a safe place where the newly disabled and their families can discuss the challenges they face, their feelings and questions with someone who successfully navigates life after injury.
Our mentorship program can help provide:
- Emotional support
- Social connections
- Tips and tricks to daily life
- Help with local resources
- Assistance in setting and achieving goals
Request a Mentor
At any point in your recovery journey, you can request a mentor. Whether a patient at our inpatient hospital, receiving care at an outpatient clinic or participating in our community programs.
Become a Mentor
If you are interested in becoming a mentor to support others in their new life journey, Brooks will provide the connection and training you need.
If you can answer yes to these three questions, peer mentoring might be right for you!
- Are you living a successfully transitioned life back into the community — one that illustrates the possibilities of a full and active life?
- Are you a minimum of 1-year post diagnosis?
- Are you comfortable discussing all aspects of living with a disability and able to truly listen and respond to the needs of others?
Next Steps
Peer Mentor Program FAQs
Learn more about our program through some frequently asked questions.
Who are Our Mentors?
All mentors at Brooks Rehabilitation are persons with a disability or have firsthand knowledge of supporting someone through their trauma. They have been living a model life for a minimum of one year post diagnosis.
All mentors are screened through our onboarding process and background checked to ensure the safety of those entrusted to the program.
What Type of Training is Provided?
All of our mentors have been trained under industry proven standards with focus on the five stages of change and rediscovery, the ethics of mentoring, assistance in goal setting, communication techniques and cultural diversity.
Can I Meet with a Mentor?
Peer mentors are available to patients, residents and former patients and their families at all Brooks locations and community programs.
Additional Support Opportunities
If you are looking for other opportunities for support or a community of peers, Brooks has several ways to connect you with others in meaningful ways.