What Does a Recovery Mentor Do?

As a recovery mentor I am a person who acts as a trusted counselor and advisor for someone who is in recovery from any form of addiction, whether that be alcohol, drugs, smoking, sex or even gambling.

• I am in recovery my self and have worked many anonymous programs

• I have experience working with people who are newly sober

• I have a friendly demeanor that sets you at ease

• I demonstrate strong communication skills

• I show dedication to ongoing education and training in the addiction treatment field and personal development on the whole

• I am open-minded and able to work well with individuals from diverse backgrounds

• I respect privacy and confidentiality

• I am motivated by a desire to help others break free from the burdens of addiction

The services a recovery mentor offers will depend upon the individual needs of the newly sober person. However, recovery mentors can:

• Accompany you to 12-Step meetings (First 3 FREE!)

• Help you practice relapse prevention strategies

• Promote healthy lifestyle choices related to stress management, nutrition, & exercise

• Provide information about managing co-occurring mental health conditions

• Offer advice about how to handle recovery challenges based on their own personal experience

• Connect you to resources in the community that may be of assistance

• Build self-esteem as you determine what you want your life in recovery to look like

• Encourage you to keep working towards your goals and provide a source of accountability

The mentoring relationship can last as long as you need it. Some people may only want a mentor for a few months, while others may desire a more long-term relationship as part of their sober support system.