Get Involved
Here
is a way to volunteer for different events and activities.
EXODUS
JAIL VISITATION
Rates
of depression and suicide for incarcerated people
are vastly disproportionate when compared to
the general population. Responding to an acute need
for volunteers to visit in the jails, the Northern
Kentucky Interfaith Commission and the Mental Health
Association of Northern Kentucky joined forces to
sponsor Exodus. Exodus volunteers listen to incarcerated
people who are often filled with anxiety, frustration,
and depression because of their past and present
life situation.
Pairs of Exodus volunteers visit with the inmate
in a holding cell, away from the inmate's usual
cell. They visit inmates in the three Northern Kentucky
county jails (Kenton, Campbell, and Boone) and Maplewood
Children's Home.
Volunteers do not represent a particular religious
point of view. Our purpose is to listen and care,
not convert or preach. Volunteers are screened and
trained to participate in the jail visitation program.
We are funded by all three county fiscal courts,
the United Way, and donations given through the
Mental Health Association of Northern Kentucky and
the Interfaith Commission.
If interested in becoming a volunteer for Exodus,
or if you would like to make a donation,
Contact Us or call
(859) 431-1077.
 PRESENTERS/EDUCATORS
One
of the goals of the Mental Health Association is
to fight stigmatized attitudes toward mental illness.
Volunteers are needed to educate the community about
the signs, symptoms, causes, and treatments of mental
disorders. Volunteers are also needed to share your
recovery story to the community. Training provided.
Hours flexible. If interested,
Contact Us or call (859) 431-1077.
OFFICE
VOLUNTEERS
Volunteers
needed periodically to assist with administrative
duties such as answering the phone, mailings,
program scheduling, and copying. If interested,
Contact
Us or call (859)
431-1077 to schedule an interview.
INTERNSHIP/PRACTICUM
We
are open to offering college (Bachelor Level) internships
or practicums for Social Work, Human Services, Psychology,
or related field. Call and ask to speak with the
Director of Mental Health Services if interested
859-431-1077.
Free
dinner for those people looking for a place to share
warmth on Christmas Day.
Gifts
are also given out by Santa.
Volunteers,
helpers, and financial support welcome.
Place:
Point Pavilion
620
Scott St. Covington
Time:
11:00am
When:
December 25th
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