Our Mentors
They don't show up
with all the answers. That's the point.
with all the answers. That's the point.
They show up with stories, honesty, and experience. They've been through hard things. They know what it feels like to be lost, stuck, or overwhelmed. That's why they're here.
50+
mentors at
our disposal
our disposal
10+
nationalities
represented
represented
8–25
ages we
support
support
What Makes a MentorWell Mentor
Not credentials.
Not credentials.
Lived experience.
They've been through it.
Mental health struggles. Loss. Setbacks. Family breakdown. Our mentors bring real experience — not textbook empathy. They understand because they've been there, not because they studied it.
They listen without fixing.
The instinct to fix is natural. It's also often the wrong move. Our mentors are trained to hold space — to let a teen feel heard before offering direction. That difference matters enormously.
They show up consistently.
Trust is built in the ordinary moments. Our mentors aren't crisis responders — they're steady, reliable presences in a teen's life. That consistency is what makes the relationship work.
Our Mentors
The people walking
The people walking
beside your teen.
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Julie N.
People & Culture · Mental Health Advocate
A People and Culture Coordinator with a gift for seeing people — their strengths, struggles, and potential. She's mentored teens with Autism and ADHD, and women rebuilding confidence. Her compassion comes from her own experiences with mental health challenges, loss, and family breakdown.
"Mistakes don't define you, and you deserve to love yourself as much as you love others."
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Kelly M.
Hypnotherapist · "Bonus Mom"
A hypnotherapist and mom of three whose home became a safe space where teens showed up unannounced — often just to talk. Known as a "bonus mom," Kelly has guided teens through heartbreak, school stress, and family challenges with warmth and zero judgment.
"It's okay to talk about your feelings. You never have to suffer in silence."
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Zac C.
Youth Speaker · Grief Facilitator · Maddie's Brother
Zac lost his big sister and best friend, Maddie, to suicide in 2015. Since then, he's spoken to thousands of high school students about empathy and the importance of watching out for those who may be silently struggling. He volunteers as a facilitator for a youth grief group.
"Even small acts of care can change the course of someone's life."
JB
Joe B.
Education Assistant · 20 Years
Two decades helping students find their footing when life feels heavy. He's guided youth through academic challenges, emotional ups and downs, and the pressure to fit in — and he's faced his own mental health struggles and grief, which gives him deep empathy for others.
"Be yourself, because everyone else is already taken."
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Kristen
Entrepreneur · Mom of Two
Her story is one of strength, honesty, and resilience. She's faced anxiety, depression, trauma, and loss — and at times nearly lost her life. Instead of running from pain, she faced it head-on. She's living proof that life can be hard but never impossible.
"I want to be the voice I once needed — someone who shows you there's always a path forward."
JP
Jack P.
SickKids Foundation · Pine River Alumni
As an Impact Clerk at SickKids Foundation and former mentor at Pine River Institute, Jack brings warmth and care to everything he does. His journey has included mental health struggles, loss, and hardship — experiences that shaped his empathy and deepened his belief in kindness.
"You are loved, you matter, and you are here for a reason."
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Isaiah N.
Student · Entrepreneur
He knows the power of mentorship because it shaped his own life. Isaiah's journey includes mental health struggles, discrimination, and setbacks from sports injuries — yet he's turned each challenge into strength. His approach is active, inclusive, and real.
"Change starts small — one day at a time."
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Tessa M.
Psychology Graduate · Counselling Masters
After losing her best friend Maddie at 14, she faced her own battles with anxiety, grief, and depression. Later, losing a parent to addiction deepened her understanding of how complex mental health can be. Now pursuing a Masters in Psychology Counselling.
"No one truly has it all figured out. Finding peace in your own journey is what really matters."
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Sue K.
VP · Professional Coach · 17 Years
Over 17 years of coaching experience and a lifetime of genuine care for others. She's guided countless people through self-discovery and growth. She understands firsthand the impact a mentor can have — she's seen it in her own son's journey and in her own life.
"I see you. I believe in you. You are loved."
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Chris C.
Founder · The MentorWell
After losing his daughter Maddie to suicide in 2015, he made it his mission to change how families, schools, and workplaces talk about mental health. As a father, author, and mentor, Chris brings compassion shaped by grief, resilience, and years of listening to others who've walked similar paths.
"Healing begins when we choose connection over silence."
How We Match
We don't assign
We don't assign
mentors randomly.
01
We listen first
We take time to understand your teen — what they're going through, what they need, what kind of person they'll actually open up to.
02
We match intentionally
Not based on availability. Based on fit — lived experience, communication style, background, and what your teen is navigating right now.
03
We connect them
Someone who gets it. Someone they can trust. Someone who'll remind them they're not alone — and keep showing up.
"Life can be hard.
But it's easier when someone walks beside you."
But it's easier when someone walks beside you."
The right mentor isn't the most qualified person in the room. It's the person your teen will actually talk to. That's what we're looking for when we make a match.
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Our Commitment to Diversity
50+ mentors.
Every background.
Every story.
Every background.
Every story.
We truly promote and embrace diversity in every sense of the word. Our mentor network spans nationalities, ethnicities, life experiences, and professional backgrounds — because your teen deserves to find someone who genuinely reflects their world.
The right mentor for your teen isn't a generic "good listener." It's someone whose story intersects with theirs in a way that makes connection feel natural.
That's why we've built a network of more than 50 mentors — so the match is never a compromise.
50+
mentors at our disposal
10+
nationalities represented
Varied
life experiences & backgrounds
True
diversity in every sense
Join the Team
Think you've got
what it takes?
We think you do.
what it takes?
We think you do.
You don't need a degree. You need a story, the willingness to show up, and the ability to listen without trying to fix everything. If that's you — we want to hear from you.