-
4 people are interested
SmokeFree at Home Volunteer
ORGANIZATION: Mental Health America of Kentucky
Please visit the new page to apply.
-
4 people are interested
Volunteers will work alongside Executive Director to provide education and support to staff, residents and visitors of public health housing in Lexington KY and Louisville KY regarding the HUD smoke-free housing rule and its impacts on individuals with behavioral health issues. Event planning, resource review, grant reporting and regular contact with public housing residents and leaders will be a part of this position.
- Publishing skills including creation of attractive flyers, social media messages, and slide presentations
- Ability to speak in public, especially to address small groups
- Comfort level with addressing individuals who have severe mental health symptoms
- Comfort level with addressing smoking in a respectful and educational manner
- Adequate language and editing skills for the above
- Ability to stand or walk for up to 20 minutes
More opportunities with Mental Health America of Kentucky
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mental Health America of Kentucky
Location:
1588 Leestown Rd, Ste 130 #279, Lexington, KY 40511, US
Mission Statement
To improve the accessibility and quality of mental health and substance use services through advocacy with local, state and federal policy-makers, education of the public, and promotion of research-based practices among providers. We pursue our mission: Supported by a culturally and geographically diverse board of directors; following research into the prevention and treatment of mental illness; partnering with other mental health organizations, and through affiliation with the national association, Mental Health America.
Description
Mental Health America of Kentucky, formerly the Kentucky Mental Health Association, was founded in 1951 to promote mental health, prevent mental illnesses, and improve the care and treatment of persons with a mental illness. Its founding members and early supporters included Dr. Spafford Ackerly, Dr. William Keller, Barry Bingham, Sr., Dr. Arthur Kasey, Dr. Frank Gaines, Dr. Harold McPheeters, and Cornelia Serpell. The association was instrumental in the creation of Kentucky's community mental health services system and laws preserving the rights of people involuntarily hospitalized for a mental illness.
MHA-Kentucky serves to advance- wellness and mental health
- effective evidence-based treatment for mental illnesses
- respect for people with psychiatric disabilities
- supports for hope and recovery
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
216 E. Reynolds RoadSuite FLexington, KY 40517
DATE POSTED
September 25, 2018
SKILLS
- Teaching / Instruction
- Mental Health
- Psychology
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 5-10 hours per week