SCI&U Peer Health Coaching Program for Individuals Newly Discharged From Inpatient Rehabilitation

"Peer health coaches will be recruited from the United Spinal Connecticut Chapter and SCI BC. They will be at least 5 years post-SCI and will be certified in brief action planning and in Mental Health First Aid.~Online coaching sessions are expected to cover a health-related topic (eg. bladder, bowel, skin, pain, healthy eating, physical activity or stress, anxiety and depression etc) and a self-management skill topic (eg.action planning, goal setting, problem-solving, mood management, navigating the health care system, communicating with health care providers). To ensure we meet the unique needs of participants, the coach and participant will determine jointly how many sessions to spend on a topic. In addition, coaches will be able to link relevant information and resources contained in the resource library to each session."

Existing peer support program from the United Spinal Connecticut Chapter or SCI BC