The AIHA Mentorship Program
Connect virtually with other AIH patients or caregivers for personalized support.
The AIHA Mentorship Program connects patients with other patients and caregivers with other caregivers in order to provide one-on-one support. The program, open to all patients ages 5+ and caregivers, is a way for participants to share experiences, learn from one another, and provide emotional support.
The program is tailored to the preferences of participants. Mentors and mentees can communicate however they like. They may choose to text, email, talk on the phone, and/or have video calls with one another. Children may write pen pal letters or share drawings.
Whether mentors and mentees choose to share their stories and experiences or simply vent about their day, they can feel confident they are not alone on their AIH journey.
How to Join the AIHA Mentorship Program
Complete the sign-up form below. An AIHA employee will reach out to schedule a phone call or video call with you.
Mentorship Form
“The AIHA Mentorship Program has been a huge help in my journey with AIH. Having a mentor who truly understands what I’m going through has made a world of difference. My mentor provided me with valuable advice, emotional support, and practical tips from her own experience! It’s comforting to have someone who’s been through similar experiences and can offer guidance and encouragement along the way – especially when spirits might be low.” –Bella, an AIHA Mentorship Mentee
Mentorship Program Interviews
Kelly, an AIHA Mentorship Program mentor and AIH patient, shares how the AIHA Mentorship Program has connected her with another AIH patient across the globe, how she and her mentee have chosen to communicate, and how the AIHA Mentorship Program has unexpectedly impacted her life.
Margie, an AIHA Mentorship Program mentee and AIH patient, shares her experience as a mentee and the incredible support she’s gotten from her mentor. She shares how her mentor supports her in various ways, including a text to ask how her appointment was.
Mentorship Guides
Guide for Mentors
Guide for Mentees
Mentors and mentees do not have a business relationship with the Autoimmune Hepatitis Association (AIHA) nor are they agents thereof or endorsed explicitly by the AIHA. The AIHA accepts no responsibility for any liability, costs, or encumbrance incurred by mentors or mentees. Mentors and mentees, while not affiliates of the AIHA, should still be mindful that any information or general advice provided to members does not constitute medical or legal advice and such input should always be solicited from professionals.