Key Collective: Curious about what our Mentors ACTUALLY do?

At Key Collective, we’re often asked: What does mentoring actually look like day to day? The answer? It's part practical, part relational, and entirely personalized.

Our mentors aren’t tutors, therapists, or babysitters—they’re trained, clinically informed professionals who walk alongside clients as they practice real-world skills that support independence, self-regulation, and confidence. Whether that means working on emotional regulation strategies, navigating social dynamics, or just getting through the logistics of daily life, we meet clients exactly where they are—literally and figuratively.

Here are just a few things our mentors do:

• Help break down tasks and establish routines that stick
• Coach clients through tricky social situations or anxiety-inducing tasks (like making a phone call, showing up to class, or trying something new)
• Encourage meaningful community engagement and healthy tech habits
• Take nature walks, grocery shop, explore career interests, cook meals, or practice calming strategies
• Support transitions—whether it’s back to school, aftercare out of treatment, or into a first job or apartment

Every mentoring relationship is grounded in consistency, respect, and shared lived experience. We don’t just tell clients what to do—we do it with them, offer guidance and encouragement, and help them lift off.

If you know someone who could benefit from this kind of support, visit www.keycollective.com, or reach out directly by calling (800) 702 1473 to learn more.