About
The 2025 Texas Peer Mentorship Program is a one-on-one mentorship initiative designed to elevate the careers of Mental Health, Recovery Support, and Reentry Peers across Texas. This program is committed to enhancing the knowledge, skills, and confidence of participants through personalized guidance, skill-building, and ongoing support from experienced mentors.
Program Goals
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Empower Peers to advance their careers and achieve professional growth.
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Enhance essential skills such as communication, leadership, and trauma-informed care.
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Foster resilience, work-life balance, and sustainable practices to prevent burnout.
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Promote ethical practices and professionalism in peer support services.
Program Structure
One-on-One Mentorship: Participants will be paired with experienced mentors who will provide personalized support, guidance, and feedback.
Skill Development Sessions: Mentorship will cover a wide range of critical skills, including but not limited to:
Adaptability
Advocacy (Policy and Self)
Collaboration and Team Building
Communication Skills
Facilitation Skills
Goal Setting (Education, Career, Advancement)
Leadership Development
Motivational Interviewing
Peer Ethics and Professionalism
Public Speaking
Preventing Burnout and Sustainability (Work-life Balance)
Resilience and Self-Care
Supervision Techniques
Time Management
Trauma-Informed Approaches
