Mentors meet with Mentees at least once weekly either in-person or via the SUCCESS Peer Mentoring App. Our app allows Mentors and Mentees to communicate through the app, schedule meetings, access educational handouts and enter program goals.
During the first 4 weeks they are paired, some of the mentoring provided is structured through review of educational handouts on concussion topics (provided in the app) between the Mentor and Mentee each week. The four core weekly topics are:
During the first 4 weeks they are paired, some of the mentoring provided is structured through review of educational handouts on concussion topics (provided in the app) between the Mentor and Mentee each week. The four core weekly topics are:
- Concussion: Brain Basics, Symptoms, and Recovery
- Success in School Part 1: Adjustments, Accommodations, and Resources
- Success in School Part 2: Study Skills and Learning Strategies
- Return to Life: Activity, Sports, Social Life, Driving, Work – What now?
Other Program Components