ABILITY360 PROGRAM

Peer Mentoring

Connect with a Peer Mentor

If you need the support of someone who has already been there, done that — someone who can go along with you, cheer you on, and support you in accomplishing your goals, contact our Peer Mentor Program to learn about our one-on-one matches and peer groups.

Get Started

About the Program

If you want to work with a Peer Mentor, you need to sign up for Ability360 services. Please contact our Information and Referral Coordinator, Tricia Serlin, at (602) 296-0536 or TriciaS@ability360.org.

Mentee Requirements

You must be 18 years old or older.
You must have a disability.
You must be working on achieving independent living goals with the help of a peer mentor.

Becoming a Peer Mentor

We have trained Peer Mentor volunteers who work with individuals with disabilities to help them achieve their independent living goals.

If you’re interested in becoming a Peer Mentor volunteer, contact our Volunteer Program Manager, Polly Queen, at (602) 296-0533 or PollyQ@ability360.org, to learn about the training process.

Requirements to be a Peer Mentor

Have a disability, or are close to someone who does.
Experience in completing independent living goals.
Assist others to achieve their independent living goals.
Must complete our application process.
Must successfully complete a fingerprint and background check.
Attend our Peer Mentor Training class.

What Peer Mentors Do

Listen and provide support.
Take part in solving problems that all people with disabilities have in common.
Share their knowledge of community resources.

Mentor Opportunities

One-to-one contact.
Outreach to people at rehabilitation centers and nursing homes.
Advocacy for individuals and community.
Participation in group mentoring sessions and disability awareness presentations.