Mentoring
Helping The Community
Why Mentoring is Needed
Many people within our communities experience isolation, a lack of connection and reduced access to support. This is particularly true for people with mental health issues who may require additional help to connect to different parts of their community
Stigma and discrimination can have a big impact on a person’s identity, willingness to engage with services and supports and ultimately their health outcomes
CCNB provides impartial information, advice and guidance to support people to navigate social, health and community supports
At Risk Groups Requiring Mentoring
At risk groups that the CCNB mentoring program seek to work with include people with mental health issues who are
leaving the defence force
leaving prison and other custodial settings
mums and dads at risk of isolation or without support
LGBTI young people
Research supports that these groups are at increased risk of isolation, mental health issues and stigma / discrimination
Mentor Training
Mentors will receive formal mentoring training through TAFE and support to provide information, advice and guidance in a strengths based and recovery focussed way
Mentor -Mentee Matching
Matching a Mentor and Mentee is a specialised process where the Mentee is given the chance to shape what they would like to achieve by having a Mentor
Goals may relate to
Connecting with your community
social and emotional wellbeing
housing
education and employment
finances and money
navigating systems like health and housing
This is a relationship that both parties engage in voluntarily
How Much of My Time Will It Need?
Mentor and mentees would typically meet up weekly for a period of 12 weeks in the community to discuss and plan working towards goals, then can negotiate to meet monthly or bi-monthly for a further 9 months
Activities may include
filling in overwhelming (and frustrating!) forms and paperwork
joining a sporting team
attending meetings
CV writing and job interview practice
accessing the community together
Who to Contact
Contact Scott Thompson at CCNB for more information about community mentoring on 9998 2936 or at scott.thompson@ccnb.com.au or to register your interest in attending a mentoring information evening on August 21st.