Parkinson Mentors Arizona
"Mentorship....a bridge to empowerment"
At Parkinson Mentors Arizona, we understand that every individual's journey with Parkinson's disease is unique. Our mission is to connect individuals navigating a new diagnosis or those living with established Parkinson's, to a peer mentor with Parkinson's disease. Our peer mentors are navigating the disease with strength, advocacy, positivity, and persistence. We offer support, resources, and guidance to help you achieve understanding and be empowered each and every day.
We provide mentorship to:
People newly diagnosed with Parkinson’s disease.
People with established Parkinson’s disease.
People with Parkinson’s disease living in Maricopa, Pinal, and Gila Counties.
People with Parkinson’s disease who have questions.
People with Parkinson’s disease who want to talk to someone who is experiencing a similar journey.
Our Mentors:
Provide support to peers with Parkinson’s disease.
Listen.
Provide resources.
Speak from personal experience.
Do not provide medical advice.
Mentors are:
Living with Parkinson's disease.
Advocates.
Empowering.
Have a positive outlook.
Compassionate.
Knowledgeable about resources in the community.
Mentors have:
Been trained by Ability360, a Center for Independent Living.
Passed a background check.
