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13 people are interested
Recovery Coaches Needed to Help With Opiate Crisis
ORGANIZATION: Prevention Links
Please visit the new page to apply.
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13 people are interested
Individuals who have been affected by addiction, whether personally or the addiction of a loved one, are uniquely qualified to assist individuals struggling with addictions. Through the Union County Community Law Enforcement Addition Recovery (CLEAR) Program, individuals seeking help for an addiction can walk in to one of our designated county locations to meet with a recovery coach who will provide support and encouragement and get the individual connected to treatment services. Prevention Links is seeking volunteers who are willing to undergo recovery coach training and commit to one or more weekly on-call shifts.
Information about the CLEAR program:
The Union County C.L.E.A.R. program is a collaborative effort that offers free recovery assistance to families and individuals wanting to recover from addiction.
If you need help with an addiction, you can walk into the Union County Sheriff’s Office or the Union County Police Department and get connected to the help you need.
Law enforcement will greet you with compassion and understanding and will bring in a recovery coach who can help you figure out what your next step should be. Not only that-CLEAR coaches will follow up with you for several months after treatment to provide support and keep you connected to the resources you need to recover.
Anyone in possession of illegal substances and paraphernalia can turn it in without fear of arrest, prosecution or questioning from law enforcement.
Funding for Union County CLEAR is made possible by the County of Union and the Union County Board of Chosen Freeholder’s. UC CLEAR participants without insurance can access inpatient detox and residential substance use treatment through our contracted treatment providers free of charge.
A recovery coach is someone who has been there, who has experienced addiction and found stable, long-term recovery. They are trained to use their expertise, compassion, and understanding to help people who want to recover from their addiction. Our recovery coaches know how to get you connected to the right treatment and community-based supports, and will stay in touch with you as you transition from treatment back to the community.
More opportunities with Prevention Links
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Prevention Links
Location:
121-125 Chestnut Street, 3rd Floor, Roselle, NJ 07203, US
Mission Statement
Prevention Links mission is to foster, healthy, sustainable communities by empowering people through education, collaboration and linkages to resources.
Description
Prevention Links is a private, not-for-profit organization, which takes a leadership role in the prevention of drugs, alcohol, tobacco and related issues.
With community being defined as any environment where people live, work, or learn, the goal of Prevention Links is to pull together all available resources to eliminate the deleterious effects of drugs, alcohol, violence, and inadequate educational and health institutions in our communities.
Prevention Links focuses on identifying and enhancing existing strengths within the individual, family, school, and work setting to serve as the first and most valuable resource in sustainable revitalization of all types of community.
Prevention Links implements training programs and evidence based strategies, practices and programs that are outcome based and empower all segments of a community to be actively engaged in changing their environments.CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
121 Chestnut StreetRoselle, NJ 07203
DATE POSTED
October 22, 2017
SKILLS
- Life Coaching
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
- Community Outreach
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Minimum 6 hours per week (on call)