Community Advocates is a program that provides individual direct advocacy on behalf of adults with mental illness by providing support, education and linking them to community based mental health and social services. Direct Advocacy on behalf of adults seeking to be linked with existing mental health, entitlements, housing, medical, legal, physical, self-help, wellness, educational and recreational services. Group services to Boarding Homes and other community based locations providing support, education, recreation, socialization and advocacy. Advocacy, Support and Training of consumers of mental health services serving as advocates on community based mental health and community boards, committees and task forces. Services are provided by paid staff, community volunteers, student interns and mental health consumers serving as Peer Advocates.
All services are available without charge.
Volunteers are always needed to become part of the Community Advocate team to help us expand our services and use your time and talents to help those with mental illness reintegrate into the community. Mental health consumers wishing to volunteer will receive comprehensive training and support, and will have the opportunity for employment as a peer advocate throught the Consumer Connections program. Community Advocates programs are located in the following counties. Please contact them directly regarding services and volunteer opportunities.