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8 people are interested
Volunteer to teach social skills
ORGANIZATION: Mental Health Community Centers, Beacon House
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8 people are interested
MHCC is in need of a volunteer to promote social skills in a small group setting. Session are typically 40-60 minutes in length. You will be part of a nationally recognized winning team providing opportunities for members to increase their quality of life. Studies indicate increasing social skills is an essential component of well being.
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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
March 1, 2019
SKILLS
- Counseling / Mental Health
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Mentoring
- Relationship Building
- Adult Education
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- groups session are typically 40-60 minutes