Northwest louisiana brain & Spinal cord injury support group
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our services
Monthly Support Group Meetings
Survivors, Caregivers and Medical Professionals meet together monthly to offer education and support to aid in recovery.
Social Enrichment
Picnics, Parties, Bowling, Crafting, Movie and Game Night’s through our Support Group offer attendees respite and an avenue for more social interactions.
Peer Mentor Program
· FOR PEERS – Expanded Support System, Goal Setting, Education/Resources
· FOR CAREGIVERS – Source of Information, Understanding/Compassion, Emotional Support
· FOR MENTORS – “Get by Giving,” Acquire/Develop New Skills, Expand Support System
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Peer mentoring provides individuals and caregivers the opportunity to learn from those who have successfully adapted to and/or navigated similar experiences. Peer mentors provide education, guidance, support and opportunities to these individual while exposing them to strategies that are new and beneficial. Peer mentors can assist peers in setting and achieving SMART (Specific, Manageable, Achievable, Realistic, and Timely) Goals. Peer mentoring can empower others going through challenging times by assisting them in adapting to life with a disability while bringing them hope.
Our Program
Mentors are individuals who have experienced brain or spinal cord injuries themselves or are caregivers who have loved ones who have sustained brain or spinal cord injuries. All mentors are required to participate in an interview process and complete training with a Mentor Coordinator.
To APPLY to become a Peer Mentor or to REQUEST a Peer Mentor: