Parent Peer Mentor FAQ

A parent mentor is someone who has a child with mental or behavioral challenges and has experience navigating through the education system to promote their child’s wellbeing and to reach their full potential.

The purpose of the program is to ensure that families know they are not alone when they are in need of help. This program highlights the power of personal connections to develop a stronger sense of community and support in situations that often leave parents feeling overwhelmed and/or helpless.

A parent peer mentor can offer parents guidance by identifying helpful resources, problem solving, setting goals, and creating strategies through their lived experience & training. Parents can expect to talk with other parents that will listen and encourage them without feeling judged and/or isolated.

This is determined by the parent’s need - it could be weekly, it could be monthly - it is based on the request of each parent. The goal is for mentors and mentees to have open lines of communication with the understanding that someone is there when needed.

This varies. Mentors have monthly check-ins to ensure they are supported and have access to helpful training. Mentors and mentees, on average, spend 1-3 hours per month communicating with their mentors.

You choose! Communication with mentors is set at the comfort level of each parent. Some parents prefer texting, while others prefer video, chat or email. You decide what works best for you.

No! The parent peer mentors are volunteers that understand the struggles parents face and are there to help free of charge.

Any topic that parents feel needs to be addressed and/or needs help with.

No. This program is for anyone that is a parent or guardian of a child facing mental or behavioral challenges.

To sign up or refer someone for the Parent Peer Mentor Program, you can make a request here.