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The Mental Health Association of Orange County (MHA) a
private non profit agency provides programs and services for
persons whose lives have been impacted by severe mental
illness; such as schizophrenia, bi-polar disorder and major
depression. Programs include; clinical and rehabilitation services, homeless
outreach, homeless multi-service center, back to work program, housing
assistance, clubhouse programs, SSI benefit assistance, hearing advocacy program,
and information and referral.
Opportunities for Involvement
 | CLUBHOUSE ASSISTANT
Volunteers help staff provide resources, information, and
support to clubhouse members and the public over the
phone or in person. Volunteers may also participate in
groups and recreational activities designed to enhance
social and communication skills, such as poetry, reading
and writing, and trips to museums and parks.
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| CLUBHOUSE REHAB GROUP LEADER
Volunteers provide Psychosocial Rehabilitation support to
clubhouse members by facilitating rehab groups designed
for adults who are trying to cope with mental illness. Groups
meet on a weekly basis and focus on issues such as
assertiveness, anger management, developing job skills,
health management, etc.
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| HEARING ADVOCATES
Advocates fulfill a legally mandated role to ensure
that involuntarily detained psychiatrically disabled patients have the opportunity to express their views
regarding hospitalization. Advocates review patients'
charts, interview patients, and attend probable cause
hearings with the patients. Knowledge of mental illness
and/or law is preferred. 2-4 hours per week for 6 months
commitment needed.
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| HOMELESS PROGRAM ASSISTANT
Volunteers provide support and assistance to homeless
adults suffering from mental illness by planning and
leading activities at the Homeless Multi-Service Center. Activities may
include crafts, games, exercise, and groups such as
self-improvement, health management, etc.
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| HOUSING ASSISTANT
Volunteers assist mentally ill adults who are in
semi-independent, transitional, or permanent living environments with in
home visits and support to newly housed individuals.
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| PROJECT RETURN FACILITATOR
Volunteers help psychiatrically disabled adults by offering structure and support in weekly club meetings. Facilitators
help club members gain skills in communicating, self-confidence, and
self-esteem while having fun and making friends. Weekly time commitment is
approximately 3 hours.
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| ROOM AND BOARD VOLUNTEER
The Room and Board Volunteer assists the Housing Program Staff in
maintaining the Room and Board referral list. Duties include
conducting Room and Board Inspections, making phone calls to update the
information on the list, and assisting in conducting Room and Board Operator
Training sessions. Weekly time commitment is negotiable.
Availability during week is required.
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For further information about how
"YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE"
please call (714) 547-7559
Copyright © 1996-2000 by Mental Health
Association of Orange County. All rights reserved.
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