Peer Well-being Navigation
Empowering individuals to actively manage their well-being and navigate the complex healthcare and wellness landscape through peer case management.
Purpose
Peer Well-being Navigators provide support and guidance to others in navigating the complexities of health, wellness, mental health and academic services. These individuals typically have training on confidentiality, health literacy, healthcare navigation, interpersonal communication, and motivational interviewing.
Benefits of Peer Well-being Navigation
Supportive Relationships
Peers build supportive relationships with individuals seeking assistance. These relationships are often based on shared experiences, understanding, and empathy.
Information and Resources
Peers provide information about available wellness and mental health resources, treatment options, and coping strategies. They help individuals access the services they need.
Advocacy
Peer wellness navigators advocate on behalf of individuals within the healthcare system, helping them overcome barriers and ensuring their needs are met.
Empowerment
The goal is to empower individuals to take an active role in their wellness journey. Peers can provide encouragement, motivation, and a sense of hope.
Education
Peers offer education on various aspects of wellness, mental health conditions, and self-care practices.
Community Connection
Peers often help individuals connect with supportive communities or groups, fostering a sense of belonging and reducing isolation.
Meet Our Peer Well-being Navigators
Ellie Barnett
Peer Well-being Navigator
Jacob Bastian
Peer Well-being Navigator
Katelyn Russell
Peer Well-being Navigator
Contact
For questions or more information about our peer well-being navigation program, please contact us.
wellness@sa.utah.edu | (801) 581-7776