Penn Peer Mentors
Connect with a family caregiver or patient who shares a common lived experience
Our Mission
This program is designed to match family caregivers and patients with peers who can provide guidance and emotional support as they navigate the healthcare experience. If you or your loved one receives treatment at Penn Medicine contact us to learn about the program and connect to a peer mentor.
What you should know
To request a peer mentor or to learn more: Contact the Family Caregiver Center, 215-662-4898, FamilyCaregiverCenter@uphs.upenn.edu.
To learn about our brain injury peer support program contact Janine Kirby, MYBF Peer Mentorship Program Coordinator: whodatkirby@yahoo.
To learn how to become a peer mentor
For more information contact Karen Anderson at Karen.anderson@pennmedicine.upenn.edu