services

Mentorship

Our Mentorship service provides structured, goal-oriented support for individuals who need help building independence, follow-through, and daily stability. Mentorship focuses on applying therapeutic goals in real-world settings while remaining closely aligned with the broader care system.

Mentorship does not replace therapy. It works in coordination with case management and the client’s treating therapist when involved.

Who This Service Is For

Mentorship is appropriate for individuals who benefit from consistent structure, accountability, and hands-on guidance in daily life.

This service is often helpful for:

Individuals transitioning into or out of higher levels of care, or those needing added structure and containment during intensive outpatient or outpatient treatment when coaching alone is not sufficient
Clients working to build stability and independence after periods of disruption or instability
People who struggle with activities of daily living (ADLs), including organization, follow through, and managing daily responsibilities
Clinicians seeking applied, non-duplicative case management support that aligns with treatment goals

Mentorship Services

We designed Mentorship to be clinically informed and closely integrated with case management services. Mentors work alongside case managers and under clinical oversight so that support remains intentional, coordinated, and responsive rather than isolated or task based.

This structure allows patterns to be noticed, progress to be tracked, and adjustments to be made as needs evolve. Mentorship support is paced to encourage growth while avoiding unnecessary dependence.

What Mentorship Includes

Structured, Goal-Oriented Support

Mentorship sessions provide a consistent structure and accountability. Support is typically provided in blocks of time and can range in intensity depending on individual needs.

Sessions are generally scheduled for a minimum of two hours
Support may range from low intensity to more structured engagement, up to multiple hours per day when appropriate
Scheduling can be flexible across the week to meet clinical and practical needs

Executive Functioning and Daily Skills

Mentors support the development of skills that are often essential for stability but difficult to build alone.

This may include support with:

Time management, planning, and decision making
Organization, routines, and follow-through
Financial literacy and practical daily responsibilities
Personal care and household tasks

Social Engagement and Life Skills

Mentorship also supports social and functional independence in everyday environments.

This may include:

Communication and interpersonal skills
Social engagement and community participation
Transportation, navigation, and scheduling
Workplace readiness and vocational routines

Clinical Oversight and Collaboration

All Mentorship services are supported by clinical oversight from licensed therapists and coordinated through case management. Mentors participate in regular check-ins and progress reviews to ensure support remains aligned with therapeutic goals and the broader care plan.

Communication with a client’s treating therapist and external providers is handled by the case manager rather than the mentor. This structure allows mentors to remain focused on the client and their day to day experience, without managing information that could create confusion or strain relationships. It also helps mentors serve as a steady and consistent presence for the client, while ensuring that relevant information is shared appropriately within the broader care team.

Ongoing Adjustment

Mentorship is dynamic rather than fixed. Support levels are reviewed regularly and adjusted based on progress, stability, and evolving needs.

As independence increases, mentorship may gradually step back. When additional support is needed, structure can increase thoughtfully and temporarily.

How This Supports Therapeutic Work

Mentorship extends therapeutic intent into daily life. Through coordination with case management and clinical oversight, mentors help translate treatment goals into practical, observable actions.

This supports:

Skill building through repetition and real-world practice
Consistent structure between sessions of formal treatment
Clear communication across the care system

What to Expect

Mentorship is steady, practical, and relationship based. The focus is on building skills, emotional regulation, confidence, and independence over time rather than short term fixes.

Support is paced collaboratively and reviewed regularly to ensure it remains appropriate, responsive, and helpful.

How to Get Started

Getting started begins with a conversation. Reach out to share what is happening and ask questions. We will talk together about whether Camden Case Management may be a good fit.

Is Mentorship therapy?

No. Mentorship is not therapy. It is a clinically informed support service designed to help clients apply therapeutic goals in daily life, including support with emotional and affect regulation, while remaining coordinated with case management and, when applicable, a client’s treating therapist.
How is Mentorship different from Case Management?

Mentorship focuses on hands-on, day-to-day support such as structure, accountability, skill building, and emotional regulation. Case Management focuses on coordination, advocacy, and alignment across systems, including the development of reintegration plans and goals in collaboration with therapists, families, clients, and mentors. The two services work together to provide cohesive, applied support.
How intensive is Mentorship support?

Mentorship can be low-intensity or more structured, depending on individual needs. Support levels are reviewed regularly and adjusted as stability and independence change.
Who provides oversight for Mentorship services?

Mentorship is supported by clinical oversight from licensed therapists and supervisors and coordinated through Camden Case Management so support remains aligned, consistent, and well integrated.