A fresh approach to health and wellness.

Our 8-week program focuses on physical, mental and emotional health for individuals with an existing disability or a recent diagnosis. And since no one’s experience is one-size-fits-all, our program is specifically created with the individual in mind.

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Mindfulness

MENTOR focuses on mindfulness to give you a clear and focused outlook on your wellness journey, allowing you to continue to meet your wellness goals long after the program has ended.

Exercise

Our wellness program is adapted to your exercise goals and needs, providing comprehensive classes and equipment.

Nutrition

Proper nutrition is key to good health. Our registered dietitian will help you create a foundation in nutrition to better your health and be mindful about the foods you put in your body.

Resilience

Our holistic approach to resilience merges mental, physical, and emotional health to optimize the way you live.

Mind, body, and spirit.

We work to foster an environment where all MENTOR participants can thrive on wellness through learning, belonging, and self-discovery of true assets that you discover through the portals of mind, body and spirit.

A variety of benefits

The MENTOR Program provides all participants access to a variety of free benefits including:

One-on-one health coaching
Access to a fitness instructor, registered dietitian, and mindfulness coach
All classes are offered virtually and are led by disability health experts
All the equipment you need to fully participate, mailed right to your door
An online learning portal to track goals and progress
Opportunities to connect and build community

Questions?

What is MENTOR?

MENTOR, which stands for Mindfulness, Exercise, and Nutrition to Optimize Resilience, is an 8-week wellness program designed for people with mobility limitations. We focus on cultivating an improved sense of mental, physical, and emotional health using 11 wellness domains to help people achieve their goals.

How much does the program cost?

It doesn’t cost anything except your time

What is the time commitment?

Five hours per week, hosted through a live virtual zoom classes by one of our health professionals.

How do I sign up for MENTOR?

First you need to join NCHPAD Connect. Once you join NCHPAD Connect and fill out our questionnaire, our team will work with you directly to get you enrolled.

When and where are classes offered?

All classes are virtual so you can participate from the comfort of your own home. Classes are offered at a few different times throughout the week. You will work with one of our coordinators before the program begins to select the times that work best with your schedule.

Can the program be adapted to my mobility needs?

Yes, it can. Staff are specially trained to work with a number of disabilities and can adapt the program to fit your needs as well as providing any specialized exercise equipment.

What types of disabilities does MENTOR focus on?

Our health experts specialize in delivering programs for people who have mobility limitations. MENTOR participants range from individuals who have an acquired disability to congenital diagnosis including but not limited to spinal cord injury, stroke, traumatic brain injury, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s, limb loss, cerebral palsy, or spina bifida.

Does the program work the same for everyone?

We believe that every individual is unique. Our health experts will design a personalized wellness plan tailored to you. We will provide the tools and expertise needed to help you reach your health goals.

What if I am immunocompromised?

Not to worry, due to COVID-19 we have made our entire program available online. You will meet virtually with one of our health and wellness coaches.

Our Happy Participants

Because of what I learned from the nutrition classes I have been able to lose 15 pounds.

Michael Kearns

I liked that they had the mindfulness class, the exercise class, and they had the health coaching and all of that to me showed, someone with a spinal cord injury, showed me how to how I could manage my own care and be the most healthy.

Nicole Llorens

Overall, it’s just a life-changing program that I cannot recommend enough.

Jillian Jordan

Our team is ready to answer your questions about NCHPAD Connect.

1-866-866-8896

nchpad@uab.edu