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Offers mentors or peer allies that know someone who has been through recovery or that is recovery who can offer guidance to those looking for more community support.

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Volunteer Program Development/Implementation Support
Substance Use Disorder Prevention/Treatment Volunteer Opportunities
* Provides free and confidential support for callers experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency. The Help Line is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who have received training in crisis counseling.* Provides additional resources to providers, as well as the general public, about managing mental wellness during the coronavirus emergency.

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Mental Health Crisis Lines
Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities
Those in recovery or seeking recovery; family and friends of those in recovery; those who have lost someone to addiction. The Center belongs to the community. It is open to everyone and there is no cost. Activities include recovery support groups, holiday celebrations, yoga, music groups, Narcan training and more.Thanksgiving Dinner served Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at 3pm

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LGBTQ2+ Support Groups
Drug Use Disorder Support Groups
Co-Occurring Disorders Support Groups
Women's Support Groups
Men's Support Groups
Parent Support Groups
Substance Use Disorder Prevention/Treatment Volunteer Opportunities
HIV Testing
Thanksgiving Meals
Call 9-8-8 or local number 607-272-1616. The Crisisline is open.NEW in 2023, the crisisline launched their 24/7 warmline! Phone number is 607-210-832824-hour, free, anonymous crisis line with telephone counseling and information and referral for individuals experiencing emotional distress, problems of living and crisis situationsCallers from the 607 area code are connected with SPCS's CrisisLine; if unavailable, with next nearest crisis line. Callers outside 607 area code are put in touch with crisis lines serving those area codes.

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Talklines/Warmlines
Suicide Prevention Volunteer Opportunities
Crisis Intervention Hotlines/Helplines
The Care Links Program provides volunteers to work with people 60+, providing transportation, friendly visiting, help with shopping, telephone assurance, Respite assistance, Handy Helping, Information/Referral, and an AlzheimerTs Support Group.

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Information and Referral Volunteer Opportunities
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Home Visit Volunteer Opportunities
Transportation Volunteer Opportunities
Errand Running/Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
The Health Insurance Information Counseling and Assistance Program (HIICAP) supplies people over 60 with counseling regarding Medicare A, B and D, QMB, SLMB, retiree health plans, other health insurance, medigap policies, long term care insurance, claim processing, EPIC, etc. THe Office for the Aging needs volunteers for its health insurance counseling helpline. To become a volunteer, one must go through HIICAP training

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Medicaid Information/Counseling
Call Center Volunteer Opportunities
General Health Insurance Information/Counseling
State/Local Health Insurance Information/Counseling
Medicare Information/Counseling
Project HUGS (Help Understanding Grief Situations) will provide grieving children in local participating school districts with opportunities to express themselves; identify and share their feelings; develop positive coping skills, and better understand their loss situation as they take the necessary steps toward healing. Referrals to mental health agencies are made whenever such services are warranted.

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Bereavement Volunteer Opportunities
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Bereavement and Grief Counseling
Helps individuals with terminal illnesses live life to its fullest, up to the final moment.

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Caregiver/Care Receiver Support Groups
Hospice Care Volunteer Opportunities
Bereavement Volunteer Opportunities
Hospice Care
Palliative Care
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Respite/Home Health Care Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer-based programs offer a way to really make a difference in the lives of community residents, while at the same time providing information that you will personally benefit from. Volunteer opportunities offer flexible hours, free training, and ongoing support.

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Advocacy/Ombudsman Volunteer Opportunities
Health Insurance Information/Counseling Volunteer Opportunities
Information and Referral Volunteer Opportunities
Volunteer Recruitment/Placement
Elder Abuse Volunteer Opportunities
CVAC volunteers generally fill two vital roles; answering our 24/7 support line, and providing medical advocacy to the local area hospitals. To do so, volunteers must apply and be able to complete our 40-hour rape crisis counselor training. Upon completion, volunteers will become certified NYS Rape Crisis Counselors through the Department of Health. Trainings are generally offered in the fall and the spring, and occasionally in the summer. Below you will find the current training schedule, and some frequently asked questions about volunteering with our agency.

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Elder Abuse Volunteer Opportunities
Domestic Violence Volunteer Opportunities
Crisis Intervention Volunteer Opportunities
Crime Victim/Witness Support Volunteer Opportunities
Sexual Assault Volunteer Opportunities
Community services helpline with information on not-for-profit, government and educational agencies throughcall center, web-based services directory, email and web chat serviceMaintains the Tompkins/Cortland Services Directory online, publishes the "Community Services Guide of Tompkins County " and has information handouts for a variety of resources available in the community. 2-1-1/ I&R is now on Facebook and Twitter. 2-1-1/ I&R offers supportive services for organizations by: answering basic information calls pre-screening for program eligibility gathering survey dataCall Center personnel are available for presentations in the community on 2-1-1 services and community services in general.

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Call Center Volunteer Opportunities
Comprehensive Information and Referral
Provides physical, emotional, and spiritual care to persons with advanced illnesses and their families throughout Chenango County. Care available 24 hrs/7 days/week regardless of ability to pay.

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Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
Palliative Care
General Bereavement and Grief Support Groups
Bereavement Volunteer Opportunities
Terminal Illness Support Groups
Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities
Hospice Care
Hospice Care Volunteer Opportunities
Offers a volunteer group facilitator training program for the Tree House Program or other volunteer opportunities.

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Support Group Facilitation Volunteer Opportunities
Offers a volunteer group facilitator training program for the Tree House Program or other volunteer opportunities.

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Support Group Facilitation Volunteer Opportunities
Offers opportunity to volunteer and assist in patient care or administrative support. Also provides training for new patient care volunteers.

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Errand Running / Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Helpline Volunteer Opportunities
Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities
Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
Hospice Care Volunteer Opportunities
Hospice exists to provide specialized end of life care for those who are suffering from an incurable illness or disease with an prognosis of 6 months or less so that they might live as fully and comfortably as possible.

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Hospice Care
Bereavement Volunteer Opportunities
General Bereavement Support Groups
Hospice Care Volunteer Opportunities
Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for those who want to help the MS office and events.

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Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities
Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
Support Group Facilitation Volunteer Opportunities
Recruits volunteers who have experienced a loss and want to be a support to others.
Offers a variety of volunteer opportunities for those who want to help the MS office and events.

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Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities
Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
Support Group Facilitation Volunteer Opportunities
Offers a volunteer group facilitator training program for the Tree House Program or other volunteer opportunities.

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Support Group Facilitation Volunteer Opportunities
Offers volunteer opportunities in the following areas: patient care, gift shop, information desk/guest services, office/clerical duties, patient transportation, print shop, and dietary. The application form is also available on the website.

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Information and Referral Volunteer Opportunities
Sales / Cashier Volunteer Opportunities
Patient Support Volunteer Opportunities
Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
Offers volunteer opportunities as Arts Ambassadors who conduct visits to observe programs and activities at cultural organizations supported by ArtsWestchester, including artist residencies in schools and community sites. In addition other opportunities include gallery sitters, host receptions and events at the Arts Exchange, and assist at special events.

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Arts and Culture Volunteer Opportunities
Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities
Information and Referral Volunteer Opportunities
Offers opportunity to volunteer and assist in patient care or administrative support. Also provides training for new patient care volunteers.

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Errand Running / Shopping Volunteer Opportunities
Helpline Volunteer Opportunities
Fundraising Volunteer Opportunities
Clerical Volunteer Opportunities
Hospice Care Volunteer Opportunities
Recruits and trains bereavement volunteers to help patients who are dying, and help families and friends cope with the loss or pending loss. Volunteers will help by spending time with a dying patient so caregivers or family members can run errands, take a break, etc or help to facilitate support groups for children, teens and adults, and assist those in the grieving process. Hospice offers a series of 4 training workshops: Identify Phases in Grieving, Learn to Assist Those Grieving, Learn to Facilitate Support Groups, Expand and Learn Communication and Supportive Skills.
Provides mental health counseling to individuals ages 5 years and older. Offers individual, family, and group therapy. Provides counseling for anxiety, depression, behavioral problems, family concerns, anger, and emotional issues related to ADHD, and other learning disabilities.

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Counseling for Children Affected by Domestic Violence
Adolescent/Youth Counseling
Geriatric Counseling
Group Counseling
Individual Counseling
Family Counseling
Stress Management
Parent Counseling
General Counseling Services
Psychological Testing
Counseling/Information Support Volunteer Opportunities
Child Guidance
Child Care Volunteer Opportunities
Sexual Assault Counseling