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NAMI Side by Side Companions!

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ORGANIZATION: National Allience on Mental Illness of San Diego

  • 20 people are interested

Become a Volunteer Companion and change someone's life!
The purpose of the program is to connect individuals who live with mental illness with Companions.
Companions offer Hope, Support, Socialization, Friendship and Inspiration. Matched Peer and Companion could go grab coffee at Starbucks, enjoy a gathering at the beach, experience a new exhibit at a local museum, and much more! Please email for more information.

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About National Allience on Mental Illness of San Diego

Location:

5095 Murphy Canyon Rd, San Diego, CA 92123, US

Mission Statement

NAMI San Diego, a non-profit organization, provides education, support services, and advocacy to improve the quality of life of everyone affected by mental illnesses.

Description

  • NAMI San Diego is a tax-exempt, non-profit organization with a total membership of over 400 and is an affiliate of National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) and NAMI California .

  • NAMI San Diego conducts meetings throughout the San Diego area that address a wide range of topics such as: schizophrenia research, new medications, proven rehabilitation approaches, financial planning for families with a disabled member, early diagnosis and intervention, public and other community mental health services, disability benefits, and the role of the arts in the recovery process.

  • NAMI San Diego provides community speakers about mental illnesses and their relation to the community.

  • NAMI San Diego publishes a monthly newsletter with the latest local, state and national news.

  • NAMI San Diego shines a light on stigma attached to mental illness. Stigma is caused by the fear which results from lack of knowledge.

CAUSE AREAS

Advocacy & Human Rights
Community
People with Disabilities
Advocacy & Human Rights, Community, People with Disabilities

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

Murphy Canyon RoadSan Diego, CA 92123

(32.810253,-117.132355)
 

DATE POSTED

October 31, 2016

SKILLS

  • Mentoring
  • Community Outreach
  • Relationship Building
  • Networking
  • People Skills
  • Bilingual

GOOD FOR

N/A

REQUIREMENTS

  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training

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