MENTOR AND SUPPORT

MENTAL HEALTH

MENTOR AND SUPPORT LTD.

MENTOR

THE MENTOR PROGRAM

Mentor and Support Ltd. also known as ‘MENTOR’ is an innovative and new Mental Health Charity registered with the Australian Charities and Not-for-Profits Commission (ACNC) based in Sydney. MENTOR is a community based/managed organisation.

MENTOR is led and run by people with Lived Experience of Mental Health Recovery from Mental Illness who have developed and deliver Recovery services for people with Lived Experience of Mental Illness and Psychological Distress for the goal of Mental Health Recovery.

ABOUT

The aim of MENTOR is to provide recovery-oriented, evidence-based, trauma-informed mental health and well-being services.
The service supports individuals with mental illness, trauma, substance abuse, and addictions, especially those who are vulnerable and hard to reach.
The Mentor Program is based upon two integrated Evidence-Based frameworks: Support Service and Mentoring
The Mentor Program is an important element of safe and supported engagement – it is about ‘been there, done that’.

THE MENTOR PROGRAM – BENEFITS

Recovery: The Mentor Program helps people take responsibility for their own recovery
Navigation: The Mentor Program helps people understand navigate, explore and reflect on their role as a person with Lived Experience of Mental Illness.
Enhanced Well-being: The Mentor Program positively impacts on people’s mental health and well-being
Professional Growth: The Program facilitates professional development and the acquisition of new skills relevant to the individual.

THE MENTOR

The Mentor is a person with Lived Experience of Mental Illness and knowledge of professional support service delivery and corresponding services. The Mentor fosters a sense of equality and understanding.
Mentoring is personal and intensive. The participant is paired with a mentor who provides guidance, motivation and helps the participant access the Support Service.
The Mentor applies a trauma-informed approach to service delivery insuring that the participant is not retraumatized.
Mentors are in a strong position to be truly compassionate and empathetic to the personal needs and vulnerabilities of people.

CURRENT STATUS

Operations have commenced with a small group of participants.
There is an expectation that interest and participation will grow.

The introduction of The Lived Experience Employee Support program (LEES) https://mentor.org.au/process/

VISION

At MENTOR we believe that people with Lived Experience of Mental Illness deserve services that foster hope and promote dignity.

We Believe that the mentor program is addressing a significant need: that people in NSW with severe and chronic mental illness have unmet need of mental health services.

We are making a relentless attempt to help people achieve Mental Health Recovery – we are determined to make every opportunity count.

CALL TO ACTION

MENTOR is:

Seeking state and federal funding to deliver The Mentor and LEES Programs.
Accepting donations.
Looking for corporate and community partnerships to do community impact work.
Inviting people to volunteer to train as mentors.

PARTNERING

If you are interested in partnering with MENTOR contact Charlie, the MENTOR Executive Officer directly at charlie@mentor.org.au
We welcome any questions or comments.
Call us on 0422 9144 20 if we can be of assistance.

CONTACT INFORMATION

- Email: info@mentor.org.au
- Phone: 0422 9144 20

SIMPLE FACTS ABOUT MENTOR AND SUPPORT (MENTOR),

ABOUT

MENTOR is about people, recovery and mental health.

REGISTERED CHARITY

MENTOR is registered national charity

ACNC

MENTOR is registered with Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission charity number is 20452749712,

ATO

MENTOR is a Public Benevolent Institution, endorsed as Australian Taxation Office Deductible Gift Recipient.

NDIS

MENTOR is an NDIS provider pending registration.

WDO

MENTOR is an NSW Office of State Revenue SDRO Work and Development Order Sponsor Organisation, Identifier Number: N110845.

ACN

MENTOR : 610 615 220

ABN

MENTOR : 20 452 749 712

FUNDING

MENTOR has multiple funding sources including donation, grant, NDIS, fee for service, sponsorship, gift and fund-raising activities.

LOGIC

MENTOR has been developed in response to the Unmet Need for Psychosocial Supports outside of the National Disability Insurance Scheme.

VALUES

MENTOR values include Hope, Dignity, Autonomy and Independence

PROGRAM

MENTOR delivers the Mentor Program, a community based, intensive support service for people with mental illness. The services are especially for people who are vulnerable and/or hard to reach.

UNDERPINNING

MENTOR will support people to form a new starting point from which something can develop.

PURPOSE

MENTOR purpose is to help people determine a better way of life and well-being.

GOAL

MENTOR goal is to help people toward ‘recovery’ – to help people get to the point in their recovery, where they can go forward and achieve their own recovery.

PLAN

MENTOR will make a relentless attempt to help people achieve recovery – we are determined to make every opportunity count.

OPPORTUNITIES

MENTOR will seek opportunities to work with community partners for the benefit of people seeking recovery.

TEAM

MENTOR team (https://mentor.org.au/team-3-2/) are professional, experienced, and understanding, the team have integrity, are genuine and trustworthy.

THERAPEUTIC MODELS

MENTOR applies numerous models of therapy to inform the mentor program and support services including trauma informed, solutions focused, strengths based and outcomes focussed therapies. This list is not exhausted, different therapeutic models are applied as required.

PARTICIPANTS

MENTOR, adults regardless of mental health diagnosis, background, or circumstance are all welcome.

SAFETY

MENTOR safety standards are aligned with NDIA quality and safeguards commission safety guidelines.

FRIENDLY AND RELIABLE

MENTOR service is friendly enthusiastic and positive, the team are attentive and easy to deal with.

LOCATION

MENTOR is located at Gordon in Northern Sydney close on the train line, MENTOR serves the Greater Sydney community and across the state as required, we visit people in their communities.

INSURANCE

MENTOR is comprehensively insured for professional indemnity and public liability

CONTACT

MENTOR is easy to contact, quick call backs if not right away.

OPERATING HOURS

MENTOR operating hours are 8AM-8PM, Monday – Sunday, a 24-hour emergency and response service is available as required.

INTAKE/REFERRAL

Referral to MENTOR is easy, just call, text or email.

CALL US!

Take the first steps, for more information call/text/message/email:

1300 055 920
0400 552 290
info@mentor.org.au

This information uses language to describe and discuss themes and concepts relating to mental health and well-being. It is acknowledged that others might use different words to communicate mental health and well-being experiences which are also valid.