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90 people are interested
Bring a smile to a senior
ORGANIZATION: Cal Voices
Please visit the new page to apply.
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90 people are interested
VOLUNTEERS (SACRAMENTO CA)
Volunteer with Older Adults
Mental Health America of Northern California is seeking volunteer peer counselors to work with older adults in the Sacramento County. Volunteer peer counselors will provide emotional support, friendship and needed resource linkage for isolated, homebound older adults. For information please contact Jesse Williams or Maksim Tsymbal at (916) 855-5444
More opportunities with Cal Voices
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Cal Voices
Location:
720 Suite 102, Sacramento, CA 95825, US
Mission Statement
Cal Voices (formerly known as NorCal MHA) is dedicated to improving the lives of residents in the diverse communities of Northern California through advocacy, education, research, and culturally relevant services. All of our programs within the our agency works with individuals and families with mental health challenges to promote wellness and recovery, prevention, and improved access to services and supports.
Description
About Cal Voices (A continuation of NorCal MHA)
In 1946, coalition of mental health patients, mental health service providers, and interested community members began a local Mental Health Association chapter in Sacramento, which is now known as Cal Voices, a continuation of NorCal MHA. For nearly 70 years, Cal Voices has provided mental health consumers with culturally-affirming peer support services, assistance in navigating various human service agencies, and advocacy for consumer-oriented public mental health policies. Currently, Cal Voices provides these services in Amador, Placer, and Sacramento counties in California, and offers technical assistance to other mental health agencies statewide.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1908 O StreetSacramento, CA 95811
DATE POSTED
April 3, 2018
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Orientation or Training