Mentor Program

The Mentor Program is a one-to-one peer support program for people affected by brain injury. It was developed from suggestions made by people living with brain injury about their need to speak with somebody who "really understood them."

The Mentor Program matches trained volunteers (mentors) with individuals with brain injuries or their family members (partners). Every effort is made to match partners with mentors based on their preferences and compatibility. The mentoring relationship takes place via the telephone and/or e-mail. Mentors contact their partners an average of two to four times per month, at times that are mutually agreed upon. Mentors provide emotional support, information about brain injury and assist with connections to resources, and have the ability to understand since they have dealt with similar issues.

Our mentors are people with brain injuries or family members who want to help others. Every mentor is carefully interviewed and required to attend training to serve as a volunteer in this program.

Get Involved

Interested in becoming a Partner? Beginning in the fall of 2008, the BIAAZ will be happy to match you with a mentor who has a similar connection to brain injury as you. A short telephone interview with the Mentor Coordinator is required to help us choose an appropriate mentor for you.

Interested in becoming a Mentor?

Mentor trainings are scheduled periodically, and a telephone screening is done prior to training.

If you would like more information on the program, would like to be matched with a mentor, or would like to volunteer as a mentor, please call 602-508-8025 or toll free at 1-888-500-9165 or e-mail Our Volunteer Coordinator.

The Mentor Program is possible through funding from the Legacy Foundation and with support from the Governor's Council on Spinal and Head Injuries.