Each year, under the direction of medical or mental health professional staff, more than 500 students receive practical experience in the fields of medicine, psychiatry, psychology, nursing, pharmacology, social services and activity therapy. Current research projects focus on schizophrenia, depression and bipolar illnesses. The Food and Drug Administration must approve all research involving medications. At HCPC,research can and often does involve many other areas besides medication. Stress Phobias Chronic pain Loss Volunteer Services.
Some groups play bingo, some sing and socialize and some bring refreshments.
Volunteer Services is committed to complementing and supplementing goals and objectives of other HCPC departments by providing compassionate volunteers to enhance quality care and patient satisfaction. The department also accepts financial gifts and community contributions. Special Volunteers Friendly adults are needed to tutor reading to day patients, serve as companions and assist in various departments. Group volunteers or organizations also are sought to adopt a unit for an evening of fellowship, entertainment or companionship. Item Donations New or used, clean clothing for men and women of all sizes, especially larger sizes, wanted for needy patients.