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Are You a Mental Health Care Professional? Volunteer with the Red Cross! (Cowlitz County)

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ORGANIZATION: American Red Cross - Cascades Region

Volunteers are heros

The Red Cross is currently seeking licensed mental health professionals in SW Washington who woiuld be interested in volunteering as Disaster Mental Health Services (DMH) volunteers to support individuals and families displaced by local disasters.

DMH volunteers provide service virtually after a Disaster Action Team call. They can additonally serve at Emergency Shelters during lcoal (or if interested, national) disasters.

DMH volunteers listen to and talk with disaster-impacted clients about their experiences, stress levels, and coping skills. They assess the reactions, risk factors, and resilience factors of disaster-impacted clients. They provide Psychological First Aid and psychoeducation as appropriate. THey also provide targeted interventions as needed, including crisis intervention and community referrals.

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About American Red Cross - Cascades Region

Location:

3131 N. Vancouver Ave, Portland, OR 97227, US

Mission Statement

The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.

Description

Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether it's one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things. The Red Cross workforce is made up of over 90% volunteers, meaning our mission is carried out by community members like yourself.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Emergency & Safety
Health & Medicine
Community, Emergency & Safety, Health & Medicine

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

1525 Broadway StreetLongview, WA 98632

(46.13844,-122.93726)
 

SKILLS

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • Minimum is a few hours a week, 1 year commitment.

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