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148 people are interested
Compeer Mentors for Children and Adults
ORGANIZATION: CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE AND RECOVERY INC
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148 people are interested
Compeer Utica is a mentoring program by the Center for Family Life and Recovery, Inc. We serve both children and adults, throughout Oneida and Herkimer counties, who are affected by mental health and substance abuse disorders. The Compeer program matches community volunteers to serve as supportive friends to those youths and adults, with the goal being to empower and support them in their journey towards recovery. Our programs include:
- One-to-One Youth Program: volunteers are matched with youths that are either at risk or affected by a mental health disorder
- One-to-One Adult Friendship Program: volunteers are matched with adults suffering from a mental health disorder
- Vet-to-Vet: veteran volunteers are matched with other veterans who are either receiving mental health services and/or are in need of a supportive friend.
- GrandPeer Program: volunteers are matched with adults living in nursing homes or independent living facilities
- Compeer Calling/E-buddies: volunteers are connected to their friend via phone/text or via email
In order to adhere to the CDC's social distancing guidelines, all our programs are currently being conducted remotely via zoom, phone and email. Being in quarantine is hard on everyone, especially on those affected with mental health disorders. Liza M. Wiemer once said that "One HELLO? can change a life. One HELLO? can save a life." Here ,at Compeer Utica, we also believe in the power of friendship! We only ask for FOUR hours monthly.
Join Compeer Utica, today! It only takes one hour a week to make an impact in somebody’s life!
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About CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE AND RECOVERY INC
Location:
502 COURT ST, STE 401, UTICA, NY 13502, US
Mission Statement
To transform the lives of individuals and families by providing help and hope through advocacy, prevention, counseling, and training.
Description
CFLR Inc. is proud to be the area's leading resources provider for prevention, counseling, training and advocacy. We offer a wide range of services for mental health, substance abuse, and behavioral issues. CFLR will create a community mindset where individuals and families embrace sustained recovery from mental, behavioral, and substance use issues.
CAUSE AREAS
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This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 9, 2021
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Cross-cultural Communication
- Verbal / Written Communication
- Relationship Building
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- A minimum of one hour per week.
- Volunteers have to be 18 years and older and have to complete an application and pass a background check.