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9 people are interested
Group facilitator for art and crafts
ORGANIZATION: Mental Health Community Centers, Beacon House
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9 people are interested
Help our members create a life worth living. MHCC is in need of 2 art volunteers. Your talent in this area may be crafts, drawing, dance, singing, painting, music or drama. Studies show how enjoying the arts benefit mental health by reducing stress, promoting creative thinking, boosting self-esteem and increasing empathy. At MHCC you will be part of team working to provide opportunities for our members to increase their quality of life. Typically art sessions are approximately 40-60 minutes.
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About Mental Health Community Centers, Beacon House
Location:
1680 C South Tamiami Trail, Venice, FL 34292, US
Mission Statement
MHCC provides a safe environment, promoting wellness, for individuals managing mental health.
Description
MHCC provides opportunities to enhance emotional health through situation-solution discussions and suport groups, goal setting and performance sessions, a friendly caring atmosphere, and social activites to assist in problem-solving. We also offer vocational and educational training opportunities such as computer training, cooking, nutrition, creative arts, self-esteem building activities, independent living skills, etc. Social and recreational activities offered include beach/picnic outings, theater, library, physical fitness, sporting events, bowling, visits to local attractions.
At Beacon House, peers support one another in reciprocal relationships. Peers have "been there, done that" and can relate to others who are now in a similar situation. Research has shown that peer-run self-help groups yield improvement in psychiatric symptoms resulting in decreased hospitalization, larger social support networks and enhanced esteem and social functing.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1680 C South Tamiami TrailVenice, FL 34292
DATE POSTED
December 5, 2018
SKILLS
- Drawing
- Painting
- Exhibition Arts
- Music Arts
- Counseling / Mental Health
- General Education
GOOD FOR
- Teens
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- group length: 40-60 minutes