Who Can Become A Mentor?  

Requirements:

• At least six months post-discharge

• Demonstrates stable recovery

• Actively engaged in the ViaMar Alumni Program

• Responsive and able to communicate consistently

• Willing to support others through lived experience

• Able to maintain healthy boundaries and confidentiality

Your Role

Connection & Recovery Support

• Maintain weekly communication
• Meet by phone or video one to two times per month
• Be reliable, responsive, and present
• Encourage attendance at appointments and other recovery supports
• Support participation in alumni programming
• Communicate any concerns to the Mentor Chair

Program Participation

• Attend monthly mentor meetings
• Attend at least one online alumni group each month
• Participate in alumni events or projects when able
• Model healthy community engagement

Supporting Without Overstepping

• Mentors provide peer support, not clinical care

• Mentors do not give treatment or medical advice

• Personal information must remain confidential

• Safety or recovery concerns must be shared with the Mentor Chair

• Mentors may pause their role if they need to focus on their own recovery

Interested? Fill out an application!

• Applications are reviewed by the Mentor Chair and Director of Alumni Services.

• Selected applicants will then complete the formal Mentor Agreement through PandaDoc before receiving a mentee match.

• Questions?  Email Julia Giltner, Director of Alumni Services: juliag@viamarhealth.com