Sign up here for NAMI Orange County’s
Peer Mentoring Services
Please complete and submit the form below to be added to the interest list for the mentoring preferences applicable to you:
A NAMI-OC Representative will be in touch with you regarding your choices to pair you with a mentor!
More Information about each of our Mentoring Services:
CalHOPE
Let’s Chat…a mentoring service to talk about your struggles and receive emotional support from our peer mentors who have persevered through tough situations. CalHOPE is a unique program providing mentoring support via the phone and in person at outreach events. Come find us at an event or get connected today by signing up above!
SILVER COMPANIONS
NAMI-OC's “Silver Companions" service is a peer-to-peer mentoring program for older adults aged 50+. The program links mentor volunteers to individuals, providing a dedicated unit of support for those seeking guidance on mental health wellness and community resources. The service benefits those being mentored by helping them understand themselves, strengthen relationships, enhance communication skills, partner with healthcare providers, practice stress reduction tools, and set future goals.
Other Silver Companions program features:
• 12 week program
• 1 on 1 mentorship
• Weekly in-person meetings via in-person, phone calls or Zoom
• Provide needed resources
PEER CONNECTOR
The Peer Connector program matches a person with a trained mentor, with lived experience, that can either be a family member or individual for 12 weeks of one-on-one connection. Day-to day situations drive weekly discussions with mentors. The Peer Connector program is designed to provide participants with individualized support, education, and skill-building knowledge that helps participants strengthen relationships with their families, increase cooperation, and understand how to navigate the community-based services.
Other Peer Connector program features:
• Phone mentorships last approximately three months, depending on individual needs.
• Mentors reflect the diverse population of Orange County, both culturally and in language.
• Participants can be matched up with Mentors according to their common experiences and/or background.
Compassionate, Effective Phone Support for Families
Our Peer Connector are adults (Peers Mentors), who have successfully navigated both the public and private mental health and social services systems. Their real-life experiences and training enables them to guide family members and individuals through the often-confusing maze of services available.
Families and Individuals are assessed at the beginning of the phone service to identify strengths and challenges. Peer Connector phone mentorships are available at no cost to any family or person who resides in Orange County and who is experiencing a mental or behavioral health issue.
This phone service is currently offered in English & Spanish.