If you’ve ever thought about becoming a Mentor with Sevita Host Home, this post is for you.
If you’ve ever thought about becoming a Mentor with Sevita Host Home, this post is for you.
Maybe the idea has crossed your mind more than once. Maybe you’ve read a post, talked to someone who’s a Mentor, or wondered what it would really be like to open your home and heart to someone who needs support. If you’re still thinking about it — that’s okay. Big decisions take time.
What Does It Mean to Be a Mentor?
In Sevita’s Host Home program, Mentors welcome an adult with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities into their home. It’s not just about providing a place to live — it’s about building a relationship, sharing everyday life, and helping someone grow in independence and confidence.
Mentors offer guidance, encouragement, and support with daily routines. They celebrate milestones, provide stability, and create a safe place where someone can truly belong.
“Am I the Right Person?”
This is one of the most common questions we hear.
You don’t have to be perfect. You don’t have to have all the answers. You don’t even need previous experience in the field — just a caring heart, patience, and a willingness to learn.
Sevita provides training, ongoing support, and a team that walks beside you every step of the way. You are never alone in this journey.
Why People Choose to Become Mentors
Many Mentors say they started because they wanted to:
Over time, they often share that they receive just as much as they give. The laughter, the small victories, the shared meals, the everyday moments — those are the things that matter most.
It’s Okay to Still Be Thinking
If you’re still considering becoming a Mentor, take your time. Ask questions. Talk with your family. Learn more about what the commitment looks like in your state. Every state has its own guidelines, and Mentors receive a generous monthly stipend to help cover the cost of care. Stipends vary based on the level of support provided.
You don’t have to decide today. But if your heart keeps coming back to it, that may be worth exploring.
Becoming a Mentor isn’t just about opening your home. It’s about opening the door to for an individual in need to have a place to call home.
Depending on the state, you may hear different terms for Host Home services. While the titles vary, each one reflects the same core idea: safe, supportive living in a family environment. Alabama, Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Minnesota, Missouri, and Texas all use the name Host Home. Other states use a different name:
If you’d like to learn more about becoming a Mentor in your area, we’d love to connect with you.
Mentors received a monthly stipend to help cover the cost of care.
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