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4 people are interested
Court Appointed Special Advocate Program (CASA)
ORGANIZATION: Mental Health Association of Westchester County
Please visit the new page to apply.
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4 people are interested
The Court Appointed Special Advocate (CASA) program is a professionally supervised volunteer service, which advocates for the best interests of children in Westchester County's foster care system. Volunteers receive 32 hours of traing to learn about the foster care and family court systems and circumstances that can lead to foster care placement. Volunteers learn how to: * Investigate all aspects of a case. * Recommend a course of action. * Facilitate the resolution of the problem. * Monitor progress towards established goals.
More opportunities with Mental Health Association of Westchester County
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Mental Health Association of Westchester County
Location:
580 White Plains Road, TARRYTOWN, NY 10591, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Mental Health Association of Westchester County, Inc. is to promote mental health in Westchester County through advocacy, community education and direct services.
Description
MHA is the premier mental health agency in Westchester, serving 18,000 individuals each year through advocacy, community education and direct services. MHA's programs provide for early identification of mentalhealth issues, offer community-based treatments, and incorporate evidenced-based interventions. Services include: counseling and support services to children, adolescents, adults, seniors and families, in both licensed clinics and home-based environments; bilingual and bicultural clinical treatment and support services for the Latino population; housing and support for adults with a serious mental illness; community and professional education on topics such as child abuse, mental disorders, stress management, and suicide prevention; The Sterling Community Center, providing support and activities for adults who have a psychiatric disability; advocating for abused children in foster care to attain permanent homes and for the rights, and eradicating the stigma that prevents people from seeking treatment for mental health issues.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.
DATE POSTED
April 14, 2016
SKILLS
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Driver's License Needed
- Background Check
- Must be at least 21
- Orientation or Training
- Provide 15 to 20 hours of time per month
- Commit to one year. Training begins May 3 and four consecutive Tuesdays.