The Scolios-us Mentor Program offers kids and teens with scoliosis the opportunity to connect with a mentor who can help cheer them on as they navigate scoliosis. Although scoliosis impacts 2-3% of adolescents, a much smaller portion of individuals need treatment, such as bracing or surgery. Sometimes, it can feel like you're the only one in the world going through this. But don't worry, that's why we started our Scolios-us Mentor Program - to make this big world feel just a little bit smaller.

You can join the group as a mentor, mentee, or group member. As a mentor, you will be a role model for your mentees and support them along their journey. As a mentee, you are connected with one mentor who will help you through your good and bad days. As a group member, you'll join our group chat and connect with all of our Mentor Program participants.

Another huge benefit of the program is connecting with fellow Mentor Program participants through group chats and video calls. You are not going through this alone - you are part of a whole community that is rooting for you!

Whether you are beginning Schroth therapy or bracing or heading into surgery, you can connect with a mentor who knows exactly what you're going through. Especially when you first find out about your scoliosis, talking with a fellow member of the scoli squad can be incredibly powerful and helpful as you adjust to a new normal.

Make sure you check out The Empower Hour! We recommend that you start with The Empower Hour and then join the Mentor Program. The Empower Hour will set you up for success, giving you all the tools and strategies to thrive with scoliosis. Then, you'll be ready to dive into the Mentor Program and connect on our group platform!

We use the scheduling platform, IntakeQ, to manage the sign-up process. All Scolios-us Mentor Program participants must complete all three steps in the sign-up process before being accepted into the Scolios-us Mentor Program:

1. Request an appointment for your Mentor Training or Mentee/Group Member video call.

2. Together with a parent (if you are under 18), complete the parental consent form and sign-up form. Once these forms are submitted, your appointment will be confirmed.

3. Complete your Mentor Training or Mentee/Group Member video call. Once you complete this step, you will be officially in the Mentor Program and invited to join our group chat.

The three-step process ensures that all participants are joining the Scolios-us Mentor Program for the right reasons.

IMPORTANT: If you do not receive an email within 3 days of signing up, check your spam folders. If the email is not there, please email us at info@bracingforscoliosUS.org so we can get you set up asap.  

We would love to hear your feedback about our Mentor Program! Please send us an email at info@bracingforscoliosUS.org and let us know what you think!

Any information shared between individuals through the Scolios-us Bracing Mentor Program is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Never disregard professional medical advice or delay seeking treatment because of something you were told by a mentor/mentee.

When communicating with other participants, you agree to be respectful and kind. You agree to use caution in all interactions with other participants, particularly if you decide to meet in person. If your behavior towards another participant is any time threatening or offensive, we reserve the right to immediately remove you from the Scolios-us Bracing Mentor Program. If you do not abide by our Code of Conduct, you have breached our terms of use agreement and are liable for your actions.  Scolios-us should be notified immediately of negative or hateful behaviors in order to maintain the integrity and safety of the program.

Please visit our Scolios-us Bracing Mentor Program: Terms of Use page for additional information.