Becoming a Peer Mentor?
Aspire is a peer-led course designed to empower and support individuals in building self-esteem and confidence. This program is ideal for anyone looking to develop skills in goal setting, managing triggers, and enhancing personal growth, particularly as part of a continuous journey of recovery.
Anyone who has lived experience (directly or through someone they are close to) of one of the issues Phoenix supports can join the programme. This includes drug and alcohol use, mental health issues, housing and homelessness, and criminal justice involvement. We require that peer mentors are 3 months in recovery from any alcohol or substance dependency. People on probation may apply, but there must be no pending court cases or arrests within the last month.
Applicants to become a peer mentor with Phoenix Futures need to complete a 6-day training course spread out over a 2-week period. This is so we can provide you with the skills and knowledge to best support the people using our services.
The course includes
- Self Esteem
- Communication
- Safeguarding
- Health and Safety
- Substance Use
- Mental Health
- Inclusion
Once you have become a peer mentor, you will have access to the full package of Phoenix Futures online training courses and be offered in-person training and development opportunities. All peer mentors are supervised by a member of staff every six weeks to check on their development and well-being.
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