If you or a loved one is living with Lyme disease and/or other tick-borne illness, you know first-hand the challenges that are associated with this diagnosis.
The Lyme journey can be difficult to navigate, especially for those who are living with chronic symptoms. Having someone to confide in who has experienced the many challenges of living with Lyme disease is an invaluable resource. This program is for anyone who has been affected by Lyme disease or other tick-borne illness – patient, caregiver, or family member who is seeking one-on-one support or want to volunteer to be a mentor.
You are not in this journey alone! Connecting people who are affected by Lyme disease and/or other tick-borne illness benefits everyone. This program is meant to inspire members of the tick-borne disease community by providing support that will keep both the peer mentors and the people they are assisting moving forward in their individual journeys.
Caregivers and family members face different challenges as the primary support for patients. Connecting with others who are or have been in a similar role can provide an outlet for sharing emotions and for help in finding new ways to lighten the load.
Peers will be matched with a mentor who has faced similar challenges with Lyme and tick-borne illnesses. The information you put in your profile will be matched with a person who can guide you, provide resources and emotional support. Peer mentors are available to communicate by video or web chat & email.
*The GLA Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program is not meant to diagnose or treat any medical issues or conditions associated with Lyme disease & co infections. This program is a free service of peer support and should not take the place of medical or psychological care.
If you are interested in…
Volunteering to become a Peer Mentor click here
Request a Peer Mentor click here.
Learn the inspiration behind GLA’s Peer-to-Peer Mentor Support program, from our friend Kasey Passen.
The material provided though GLA’s Peer-to-Peer Mentoring program is for information purposes only. This program (a) is not nor should be considered, or used as a substitute for, medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, nor (b) does it necessarily represent endorsement by or an official position of Global Lyme Alliance, Inc. or any of its directors, officers, advisors or volunteers. Advice on the testing, treatment or care of an individual patient should be obtained through consultation with a physician who has examined that patient or is familiar with that patient’s medical history. Global Lyme Alliance, Inc. makes no warranties of any kind regarding the website, Peer-to-Peer support or any programs the organization offers, including the accuracy, completeness, currency or reliability of any information contained herein, and all such warranties are expressly disclaimed.
Additionally, by accessing and using this site and/or the guidance provided by a peer-to-peer mentor, you as the user, agree to these terms and conditions. If you do not agree to all of these terms and conditions, do not use this site or guidance provided by a peer-to-peer mentor. Global Lyme Alliance has the right to change the terms and conditions of use at any time without notice to you. In using this site or guidance provided by a peer-to-peer mentor, you agree to any changes in the terms and conditions of use. All health and health-related information contained within this web site or provided by a peer-to-peer mentor is intended to be general and/or educational in nature and should not be used as a substitute for a visit with a health care professional for help, diagnosis, guidance and treatment. The advice is intended to offer only general information for individuals to discuss with their health care provider. It is not intended to constitute a medical diagnosis or treatment or endorsement of any particular test, treatment, procedure, service, etc. Reliance on information provided by a peer-to-peer mentor or at this site is at the user’s risk. Your health care provider should be consulted regarding matters concerning the medical condition, treatment and needs of you and your family. Although efforts are made to provide peer to peer mentor guidance that is accurate and timely, there are no representations or warranties regarding errors, omissions, completeness, or accuracy of the information provided.
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