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!

NAMI By Your Side
• 12 week program
• 1 on 1 mentorship
• Weekly In-person meetings
• Weekly phone calls
• Provide needed resources
For more information, please contact:
(657) 212-9771
namicalop@namioc.org

SILVER COMPANIONS
NAMI-OC's “Silver Companions" service is a one-on-one compassion listening volunteer program for older adults aged 50+. The program connects compassionate volunteers with individuals, offering a specialized support system for those in need of guidance on mental health well-being. By assisting individuals in self-discovery, improving relationships, honing communication skills, collaborating with healthcare professionals, learning stress management techniques, and setting achievable goals, the program aims to foster personal growth and positivity.
Other Silver Companions program features:
• 12 week program
• 1 on 1 Companionship to older adults (50+)
• Weekly in-person meetings via in-person, phone calls or Zoom
• Provide needed resources

PEER CONNECTOR
Our 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. Peer Connector 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.