JUNIOR SENIOR COMPANION PROGRAM - MENTAL HEALTH | ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
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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Physical Address
1 Farmingdale Rd, West Babylon, NY 117046545
Hours
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Eligibility
Junior/Senior companions must be age 18+ and have a psychiatric diagnosis.
Service area
Nassau County, NY
Suffolk County, NY
Agency info
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.