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18 people are interested
Camp Mariposa- A Free Camp Supporting Youth With Loved Ones Impacted By Addiction
ORGANIZATION: COMPASS HEALTH
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18 people are interested
Camp Mariposa(r) Everett is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. Youth ages 9-12 attend weekend camps up to six times a year. Weekend camps offer fun, traditional camp activities combined with education and support sessions led by mental health professionals and trained adult mentors.
Additional social activities are offered for youth and their families throughout the year. Many Camp Mariposa(r) locations offer programs for teens ages 13-17. All program activities are offered free of charge to families. Camp Mariposa(r) Everett is part of Eluna’s national Camp Mariposa(r) program.
The camp is led by Compass Health’s Children’s Intensive Services mental health professionals. Compass Health staff and volunteer Mentors provide therapeutic activities in a beautiful camp setting.
In respect to COVID-19, we rapid test all volunteers and campers prior to commencing camp. Masks are work for indoor enrichment opportunities, and social distancing is observed whenever possible. Disinfectants and hand sanitizing takes place on a regular basis. Please feel free to contact Erica Latrell @ erica.latrell@compassh.org with any additional questions!
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About COMPASS HEALTH
Location:
4526 Federal Ave MS40, EVERETT, WA 98203, US
Mission Statement
Camp Mariposa Everett is a year-round addiction prevention and mentoring program for youth affected by the substance use disorder of a family member. Youth ages 9-12 attend weekend camps up to six times a year. Weekend camps offer fun, traditional camp activities combined with education and support sessions led by mental health professionals and trained adult mentors. Additional social activities are offered for youth and their families throughout the year. Many Camp Mariposa locations offer programs for teens ages 13-17. All program activities are offered free of charge to families. Camp Mariposa Everett is part of Eluna’s national Camp Mariposa program. The camp is led by Compass Health’s Children’s Intensive Services mental health professionals. Compass Health staff and volunteer Mentors provide therapeutic and rarefactional activities in a beautiful camp setting.
Description
Compass Health is Northwest Washington’s behavioral healthcare leader. We are a community-based healthcare agency, integrating behavioral health and medical care services to support clients and communities when and where they need us.
Building on a century of experience, we are forging new, nationally recognized models of care that bring together highly skilled mental health professionals, primary care providers, peer counselors and others to treat the whole person.
We address complex healthcare needs in partnership with first responders and other community organizations, and form a key section of the community safety net to serve our clients and others who need our care and support.
From comprehensive mental health treatment to crisis prevention and intervention, supportive housing, children’s services, community education and much more, our non-profit organization serves people of all ages throughout Snohomish, Skagit, Island, San Juan, and Whatcom counties.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
4526 Federal Ave MS40Everett, WA 98203
DATE POSTED
May 5, 2023
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Nursing
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Psychology
- Outdoor Recreation
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- Kids
- Teens
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- This is an overnight camp occurring six times a year, typically beginning on a Friday and ending on a Sunday. We hope that all mentors can commit to four camps per calendar year so youth in attendance experience consistency.