LCI-HEM-SCD-ST3P-UP-001: The Sickle Cell Trevor Thompson Transition Project (ST3P-UP Study)

Exclusion Criteria

• •Already receiving one on one peer mentoring as part of a transition program -As determined by the Investigator, uncontrolled undercurrent medical, psychiatric, or cognitive condition, or social situation that would limit compliance with study requirements
• •Pregnant, incarcerated, or otherwise unable to attend all study related visits
• •Lack of easy access to the technology required to complete study surveys (e.g., internet in home setting, public area or at local CBO) or to conduct mentoring sessions
• •Other factors that would cause harm or increase risk to the participant or close contacts, or preclude the participants adherence with or completion of the study.
• •Mentor Eligibility Criteria:
• •Be an adult living with SCD or a caregiver of an adult living with SCD who has successfully transitioned to adult care (defined as having had at least 3 visits or a year of continuous care with an adult sickle cell provider)
• •Age 26-35 years
• •Readily available access to a computer with internet
• •Have completed and passed a background check
• •Legally able to work in the United States
• •Ability to read and understand the English language
• •Endorsed by their healthcare provider as reliable and able to meet the physical, psychological and cognitive requirements for serving as a mentor
• •Advisor Eligibility Criteria:
• •Be an adult living with SCD or a caregiver of an adult living with SCD who has successfully transitioned to adult care (defined as having had at least 3 visits or a year of continuous care with an adult sickle cell provider)
• •Age ≥ 36 years
• •Readily available access to a computer with internet
• •Have completed and passed a background check
• •Ability to read and understand the English language
• •Endorsed by their healthcare provider as reliable and able to meet the physical, psychological and cognitive requirements for serving as an advisor