Request a Peer Mentor

Get support from someone who’s been there.

When you request support from a peer mentor, we’ll work to match you with someone whose situation closely matches yours.

Our peer mentors aren’t just volunteers. They’re NICU graduate parents who want to give back by providing support to others. All peer mentors have undergone special training and have passed a background check.

REQUEST A PEER MENTOR

How it works:

Your mentor is carefully chosen based on what you feel is most important about your NICU journey (gestational age, diagnosis, etc.)
Connections are typically made within 5 business days
Connect with your mentor in whatever way is easiest for you – text, email, call, video chat
Stay in touch with your mentor for as long as you like
Our peer mentor coordinator will oversee your match to make sure everything is going smoothly
Hand to Hold services are free to all families

Having a mentor means that I never have to feel alone. I have someone to reach out to on bad days and good who truly gets how painful the setbacks are and how joyous the tiniest of victories.

Bre M.

NICU mom

Been there? Now you can help.

If you have been through a NICU experience or loss, then you have the power to help others. Volunteer as a peer mentor and we’ll train you and match you with a family whose story is similar to your own.

Learn More about Becoming a Peer Mentor

**Peer support can*:**

offer comfort family and friends may not be able to provide
provide a safe environment to share feelings
empower parents to problem-solve and become advocates for their families and themselves
help parents feel less alone
increase acceptance of difficult situations and offer important resources for coping

*According to the National Perinatal Association