Mentoring Youth.

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1 Mentoring Youth

2 Vision Compeer Inc. envisions a day when all communities embrace individuals and their families living with mental health challenges. Mission Compeer Inc. Develops, Delivers and Supports Model Programs

3 History Founded in 1973 De-Institutionalization 1976 Compeer became the model for transitioning Compeer = Companion / Peer 1988 SED Youth Programming Funding began

4 Concept Born Ms. Bernice Skirboll Founder Compeer Inc. Dr. Richard M. Ryan and Dr Edward L. Deci Authors: Handbook of Self-Determination Research Professors of Psychology University of Rochester Department of Clinical and Social Sciences in Psychology

5 Best Practice Research has shown that as the level of the client risk increases, so does the need to be more selective in the mentoring process. The higher the risk, the greater the demands placed on the mentor to spend time with the client as well as increased need for clinical supervision, and specialized training (Werner 1982)

6 Compeer Model Structured 1-to-1 mentoring models include screening, training, matching and of Mentors are successful in achieving significant positive outcomes. The Compeer program is a strength-based approach to mentoring through interface with, Mental Health Care Providers family caregivers and natural community supports. This model has proven successful in achieving significant positive outcomes grounded in an internationally recognized best practices model & is founded on national research. The combination of these services provides the best possibility of match success and sustainability.

7 Compeer Model Compeer Youth Client Compeer Coordinat or Youth Mentoring Relationsh ip Compeer Volunteer Mentor Mental Health Referring Professional

8 Compeer Programs Flexible adaptable for life in the community Meeting the needs of diverse populations Highly Cost effective $1275/ match/year Adults, Veterans and Families, Youth/ Young Adults, Seniors/Elderly

9 Compeer Programs Serving Youth Today Youth Served 15 Locations

10 Youth Targeted They experience: Psychiatric hospitalizations Juvenile justice system Trauma Abandonment Domestic violence Sexual abuse They may be: Hard-to-serve In out of home placement community residences foster care Children of military families with behavioral health challenges Incarcerated parents with. Goal: To improve their life outcomes and help them reach an optimum quality of life, Using the POWER of Mentoring

11 Focused Objectives Increase School Attendance Improve Grades Increase Protective Factors Improve Positive Behaviors Increase Caring Adult Relationships Improve Sense of Purpose

12 Compeer Youth Coordinator Responsibilities Mental Health Community Experienced working in children s mental health systems of care In-Services to mental health professionals Participate in program planning Report on match progress quarterly Respond to changes related to mental health needs and services

13 Compeer Youth Coordinator Responsibilities Youth and Family Care Giver Receive youth referral forms from the mental health professionals Assess youth needs and strengths Meet with youth and family care giver Participate in family planning meeting Provide ongoing support Report quarterly or as needed on progress of the match

14 Compeer Youth Coordinator Responsibilities Mentors Recruit volunteer mentors; background search Train mentors Match mentors with youth Monitor and support mentor/match Review MONTHLY reports from mentors - time spent with youth - number of visits - Hours spent - activities with mentor is received Communicate directly with mentor quarterly Provide on-going training

15 Compeer Youth Coordinator Additional Responsibilities Plan addition activities with mentor for youth outings Provide enrichment activities Collect Data Evaluate program progress Evaluate program effectiveness and stakeholders satisfaction Explore evidence-based program trends

16 Program Measures Youth are matched with mentors Number of volunteer hours of service annually Stakeholders participate in an annual program evaluation Youth, Caregivers, Mental Health Professional and Mentors QI based on data collected assessed quarterly Monthly group fun activities for matches Retention of Volunteers Appropriate time from assignment of case to first meeting with program youth (approx. 8 weeks) Use of best practice mentoring modeling

17 Benchmarks & Outcome Measures the Number & Percentage of SHORT-TERM : Youth Requesting a mentor by submitting referral form Youth Attending match assessment Youth Agreeing to additional visits with mentor Youth Making good choices Youth Identifying a LONG-TERM : Youth Getting along better with others Youth Avoiding alcohol, drugs Youth with a positive identity Youth resolving conflict non-violently Youth Improving academic status

18 Annual Survey - Data Collection for statistical evidence - Assess Program effectiveness for funding and service delivery improvement - Program measures and assessments: monthly, quarterly, yearly, all constituents - Annual survey was initially designed by the University of Rochester and the United Way. - Recently updated with the guidance of Dr. Mark Salzer; Chair of the department of rehabilitative sciences, Temple University.

19 Youth Outcomes Surveyed Annually* *Developed under the guidance of Dr. Mark Salzer, PhD., Temple University, Philadelphia, Pa.

20 Consistent Positive Outcomes 82% feel cared about 85% feel understood 84% experience positive self esteem

21 Thank You Making Friends, Changing Lives Michele Brown- Executive Director, Compeer Greater Buffalo Lida Riedlinger - President/CEO, Compeer Inc.