Caregiver Peer Mentorship Program
A volunteer peer mentorship program creating a safe space from a lived experience perspective
At Surrey Place, we understand that a circle of care includes a community of peers who know what you’re going through and can give you advice based on personal experience. That’s why we created the Caregiver Peer Mentorship Program to help parents connect with one another and feel less alone.
Mentees and mentors are matched based on the best fit for specific needs. Families can be matched based on children’s diagnosis, specific life experiences (i.e. transition to school, transition to adulthood), or similar situations (i.e. single parent, new to the community).
Every mentor-mentee relationship is different and is entirely dependent on the goals of the mentee and mentor. Match relationships can last from one (1) phone call to up to 6 months, as mutually agreed upon.
Being part of a mentor-mentee relationship can be a truly rewarding experience for both mentors and mentees!
[My mentor] was very genuine and accepting of me that made me feel so comfortable sharing my feelings, thoughts and experiences with him. He generously offered to help and support me if I needed help. He showed me that good people still exist in life, something that I haven’t felt or seen for a long time. It was a pleasant experience to meet him. Great match with him as a mentor to me.
HK, mentee
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