The Mentee Experience
What Mentees Receive:
Consistent supportive connection with a hand-selected ViaMar alumni mentor; someone who understands recovery first-hand
Weekly check-ins (email/text); Monthly phone or video check-ins (minimum)
A nonjudgemental space to talk about challenges and successes
Encouragement to stay connected with recovery supports and the ViaMar alumni community
Support and accountability as you work towards your recovery goals
Access to provider referrals, support groups, and additional recovery resource
Upon completion of 6 month mentee program, an option to apply to become a mentor
***Think of your mentor as a supportive peer, not a therapist***
ViaMar Alumni Mentors provide peer guidance and personal encouragement; not professional therapy or crisis support. Contact your outpatient team, text 988, or go to a local emergency room in a crisis situation.
Support Might Look Like:
Staying connected to outpatient providers and recovery supports
Transitioning home from treatment
Balancing work/life/school
Body image/food/recovery challenges
Building your identity out of your eating disorder
Accountability with your treatment goals
Having someone to talk to who understands recovery
**You are expected to take an active role by communicating your needs, helping guide conversations, and working with your mentor toward your goals
Who Can Become A Mentee?
Mentee Requirements:
Complete a level of programming at ViaMar Health
Receive clinical approval for mentor program prior to discharge
Maintain recovery focused attitude
If already part of the ViaMar Alumni Program:
Maintain recovery focused attitude
Willing to meet with Mentor Chair to discuss program fit, availability, and recovery goals
Mentee Responsibilities & Expectations
Communication
Maintain weekly communication with mentor
and meet by video or phone one to two times per monthBe reliable, responsive, and present
Stay open to feedback and encouragement
Communicate any concerns to the Mentor Chair
Program Participation
Attend at least one online alumni group each month and participate in alumni events/projects when able
Read and respond to alumni communications
Remain connected to outpatient providers and other recovery supports
Healthy Support & Clear Boundaries
Mentors provide peer support and are not a replacement for your outpatient treatment team and other recovery supports and resources
Mentors may take up to 24 hours or longer to respond, depending on availability
Respect your mentor’s time, privacy, and personal boundaries (this goes for them too!)
If your mentor match does not feel like a good fit after 3 months, you may request a review with the Mentor Chair to determine next steps
Your mentor is not available for crisis support; use your outpatient team, text 988, or other crisis service
Interested? Fill out an application!
Applications are reviewed by the Mentor Chair and Director of Alumni Services.
Applicants will then complete and sign the formal Mentee Agreement before receiving a mentor match, with the goal of having your first meeting before you discharge from ViaMar programming
Questions? Email Julia Giltner, Director of Alumni Services: juliag@viamarhealth.com
Questions? For More Information:
Contact: Julia Giltner, Director of Alumni Services
email: juliag@viamarhealth.com call/text: 317.775.9570
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