JUNIOR SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM - MENTAL HEALTH

JUNIOR SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM - MENTAL HEALTH | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES

1 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 117046545

Eligibility

Junior/Senior companions must be age 18+ and have a psychiatric diagnosis.

Hours

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631-669-5355

Voice - Main

631-447-6460

Voice - Main

https://www.risewell.org/

Application process

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Fees

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Service area

Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY

Description

Provides meaningful volunteer opportunities for people who are in recovery from mental illness. The companions are placed in approximately 25 locations including adult homes, nursing homes and also private homes and spend time socializing, sharing wellness tools and providing companionship. This program not only offers volunteer opportunities but it is a pre-vocational program which offers weekly trainings and skill building activities to enhance abilities and readiness for gainful employment.

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211 Hudsson Valley / ADK

What's Here

Volunteer Opportunities Specialized Information and Referral Psychiatric Resocialization Transitional Mental Health Services Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Services Information and Referral

Providing organization

RISEWELL COMMUNITY SERVICES

Advocacy group for people with disabilities founded by concerned parents of people with mental illness. Works to improve services to people who have mental health, substance abuse and/or medical challenges both in institutions and in the community through education, information and referral services, legislative action and program development. Serving children, adults and families throughout Long Island and the New York City Metro area.