Mental Health and Addictions
Mental Health and Addictions volunteer programs give care and support to people living with mental health disorders and substance/gambling addictions. Our programs include health promotion and prevention, along with general and specialized treatment. Our Mental Health programs include outpatient/community-based programs, home/school-based interventions and inpatient services. Mental Health and Addictions volunteers assist staff with activities for patients to engage in a group or individual setting. They can also support patients on a one-to-one basis, providing mentorship and social interaction. As a Mental Health volunteer, you have an opportunity to positively impact people experiencing mental illness and/or addiction. Some of the responsibilities include:
- Assisting with recreational activities in the unit
- Assisting with set up and clean up
- Encouraging and assisting patients to participate in activities
- Providing companionship and socialization in the unit
- Playing cards and/or board games with patients
- Actively engaging with patients