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138 people are interested
Mental Health Players
ORGANIZATION: Mental Health Association of Nassau County, Inc.
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138 people are interested
The Mental Health Players is an interactive improv group comprised of community volunteers who perform throughout the year for civic and/or religious organizations, senior groups, schools and more. The Players’ model was formed over 30 years ago as a vehicle to educate the broader Nassau County community about the myths and realities of mental illnesses. The Players perform realistic vignettes about mental health challenges, giving the audience a dynamic opportunity to learn about the different faces of mental illness and the reality of stigma.
The goal of each performance is to normalize mental illness and begin to reduce the stigma and discrimination that people with mental illnesses face on a daily basis.
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About Mental Health Association of Nassau County, Inc.
Location:
16 Main Street, Hempstead, NY 11550, US
Mission Statement
The Mental Health Association of Nassau County (MHANC) is a not-for-profit membership organization dedicated to improving mental health care and promoting mental health programs through advocacy, education and community services.
Description
Since its founding in 1953, the MHANC has advocated for the needs of adults and children with psychiatric and emotional difficulties. This priority has guided our mission for over five decades and led us to develop concrete rehabilitation services that benefits adults and children with psychiatric disabilities.
To serve this often-neglected population, we focus upon educating the community-at-large and assisting people get to the services they needed.
We are proud to say that we opened the first group home in Nassau County, the first children’s residence for autistic children, the first supported education program for college students and the first newly constructed permanent-home apartment complex for adults with psychiatric disabilities. These innovations represent more than achievements; they represent progress in the standards of programs and services for those with mental illnesses.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
16 Main St. - For MeetingsLocations vary depending on performanceHempstead, NY 11550
DATE POSTED
January 11, 2019
SKILLS
- Storytelling
- Acting
- Theater Arts
- Mental Health
- Community Outreach
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Volunteering with The Players is very flexible! You can participate as much or as little as you would like to. There is a minimum of one hour when it comes to participating in the performances.