Article Publication Date:
12/19/2006
Summary:
The Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital has shared a synopsis and tools they have developed as part of their peer mentoring program for people with recently acquired spinal cord injuries. Mentors also have spinal cord injuries and have similar backgrounds. This peer mentor model could be adapted to a variety of situations. Other more detailed tools (such as weekly and monthly reports) are also available by contacting the staff.
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Types/Tools:
Populations:
Physical Disabilities
Sources:
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Programs/Initiatives:
Peer Supports
States:
Keywords:
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Mentee; Emotional support; Relationship Building; one-to-one peer mentoring program
Contact
Kimberly Taylor
Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital
Program Evaluator
taykim@sinai.org
Phone:
773-522-2010
Short URL: http://www.advancingstates.org/node/51085