MENTORING SERVICES
For Teens/Young Adults and Parents
Mentoring can be a tremendous support for teens and young adults. Mentors provide not only companionship and an empathetic ear, they also offer targeted assistance such as getting and keeping a job, assistance with school, exploring ways to make friends, finding enjoyable substance-free activities, and future planning. For parents who are seeking relief from managing these aspects of their child’s life, mentoring can provide relief.
Mentors also address whatever comes up with their clients. The mentor can pick your child up at home or school, and can meet in a neutral place like a cafe or a park. Sessions start with a checkin–and then move towards other topics or goals. Be sure to speak with mentors about budget limits for activities (i.e. a $15 budget for coffee and snacks, or the cost of a ticket to an event).
Every mentoring service operates differently in terms of length of sessions, communication with parents, and pricing. Be sure to contact the services below and do your own vetting. Mentoring is not a replacement for therapy. It is more like coaching and support.
Mentoring Services For Teens/Young Adults
Trine Verinsen, Mentoring Director: tsyverinsen@thebodingroup.com
Main: 650-937-1111 (ext. 2501)
Direct: 650-210-2501 (does not receive texts)
Areas Served: California, in-person: SF to San Jose; Oakland, Orinda, Castro Valley (hybrid also possible - which cuts down on travel costs)
Coyote Coast Youth and Family Counseling
Alex Georgakopoulas, CEO and Therapist and Shamita Dhar, Director of Clinical Operations and Therapist.
925-258-5400 ext. 0
Offer many services: Mentoring, Transitioning home after RTC’s, Family Therapy, Early intervention. Based in Orinda, CA. Serves the East Bay
Yoshi Hedges, Co-owner: yoshiko.hedges@gmail.com
Cell: (310) 817-3054
Areas served: California, in-person: East Bay and SF; South Bay & Monterrey; Sonoma County - virtual. Online w/ initial 1-2 in-person meetings.
Homing Instinct - Mentoring & Coaching for Teens Girls and Young Women
Ciara Fanlo, Founder - went through the wilderness/RTC experience herself
Areas served: Denver Colorado, in-person (virtual other places)
Harmony King, Director of Clinical Partnerships
Harmony’s # (323) 698 - 2426; Main: 800.702.1473 | c: 323.698.2426
Area served: Southern CA and Greater Bay Area
Allies in RecoveryAllies in Recovery https://alliesinrecovery.net
Experiential Healing Institute https://theehi.org/
The Ruben Group The Ruben Group https://www.therubengroup.com/family-coaching
Transformative Boundaries https://livewellandfully.com/w-about
The Invitation to Change (ITC) - TRAININGS FOR FAMILIES https://cmcffc.org
Mentoring Services For Teens/Young Adults
SF Parent to Parent Mentor Program - NAMI SF Parent Mentoring connects you with a parent who has been through a similar diagnosis or situation with their child, adolescent or young adult.
https://www.namisf.org/parent-mentor-program
Sarah MacKay Lynch, Certified Parent Coach sarahmackaycoaching@gmail.com