Mentor Matching

How it Works for Youth

Teens and emerging adults interested in being supported by a  community mentor should contact the program coordinator via email or telephone 604-463-2229.

You can refer yourself or find us through a referral source. School districts,  youth clinics, support programs and various other community service providers are encouraged to recommend our program to youth. 

We match mentors to youths based on shared interests and commonalities. We will ask you some basic questions about your interests to make this possible. 

How it Works for Mentors

Blue Door mentors come from diverse backgrounds and fields of  interest. If you are interested in becoming a mentor, check the eligibility criteria. We will meet with you to discuss your fit with the program and the needs of our youths. The next step is to attend our training session, which provides insight into the recognition of behaviours attributed to mental health issues. Mentors are also taught how to best empower and support youth, utilizing community integration activities, coping strategies and goal setting. 

We offer three different ways of mentoring. A Primary Mentor works directly with a youth on an ongoing basis and leads the mentorship team. A Team Mentor, may not be able to make the same commitment as a primary mentor, but has skills or knowledge to share with the youth as part of the team. This commitment is ongoing, but not as extensive as for the Primary Mentor. A Sessional Mentor leads occasional workshops of interest to one or more youths and mentors.

Blue Door mentor Matching

What a Mentoring Session May Look Like
​The Primary Mentor and the youth will arrange to meet and decide together how they would like to spend their time. From outdoor activities to sharing a meal at a restaurant together, the youth and their mentor have the opportunity to get to know each other, talk about current events in the mentee's life or just spend some time participating in an informal activity.  Youths and mentors are free to tailor their sessions to their own preferences. 

Program Goals

1. To provide the youth with an adult prepared to listen attentively to the youth and act as a sounding board.  
2. To connect the youth with an adult(s) that can offer support and provide positive social interaction.
3. For youth to explore and develop personal interests and experience community integration.
4. For mentors to have a rewarding experience by helping  youths navigate the paths to adulthood.

Get Involved
It is not difficult or particularly onerous to become a Blue Door mentor or mentee. For more information on the program, to connect with a mentor, or to become a mentor, contact the program coordinator.