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Empower and Educate Your Community as a Mental Health Teacher!
ORGANIZATION: National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont
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Are you looking for a way to give back to your community and help provide life-changing education? You've come to the right place! The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) offers FREE mental health education programs across the state!
NAMI Vermont's educational programs include:
- Family-to-Family Class - learn more at namivt.org/f2f
- Mental Illness & Recovery Workshop - learn more at namivt.org/mir
- Provider Program - learn more at namivt.org/provider
Each of the above programs covers different content, but they all focus on providing better support to individuals with mental health challenges, as well as their loved ones and health care professionals.
NAMI Vermont is seeking volunteers to teach these programs statewide. To get started, please fill out this form:
https://namivt.org/get-involved/volunteer/form/
For more information on NAMI Vermont, visit: https://namivt.org/
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About National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont
Location:
600 BLAIR PARK RD STE 301, WILLISTON, VT 05495, US
Mission Statement
NAMI Vermont supports, educates and advocates so that all communities, families, and individuals affected by mental illness or mental health challenges can build better lives.
Description
Did you know that 1 in 5 Vermonters are affected by mental health challenges at some point in their lives? The National Alliance on Mental Illness of Vermont (NAMI Vermont) is a grassroots volunteer organization providing support, education, and advocacy FREE of charge so that all communities, families, and individuals affected by mental illness or mental health challenges can build better lives.
NAMI Vermont believes that mental wellness is achievable. We share our lived experiences to develop understanding, empathy, and compassion for one another. We practice acceptance, empowerment, honesty, self-care, and inclusion. Above all, we believe that there is always hope.At NAMI Vermont, our vibrant community thrives on the invaluable contributions of dedicated volunteers. We’re a small grassroots organization relying on the commitment of individuals like you to power support groups, educational classes, events, and community outreach. Volunteers are the driving force behind our programs, enabling us to offer these free resources to communities in all corners of the state and online. Are you ready to use your skills and lived experience to spread hope in your community? Volunteer with us today!
Are you or a loved one in crisis? Call 988 to reach the National Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.
CAUSE AREAS
Advocacy & Human Rights,
Education & Literacy,
Health & Medicine
WHEN
We'll work with your schedule.
WHERE
All of VermontAll Cities/Towns, VT 05495
(44.37759 ,-73.12537 )
DATE POSTED
November 6, 2024
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Mental Health
- Public Speaking
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Healthcare
- Teaching / Instruction
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- Depends on program. 24-36 hours per year.
- Familiarity with NAMI Vermont is a plus! Please visit our website to learn more. We hope to see you soon! namivt.org