Compeer Program | Far West Center

574 North Leavitt Road, Amherst, OH 44001

Eligibility

- Call for more information for Lorain County. - Serves adults residing in Cuyahoga County with severe mental illness currently receiving treatment.

Hours

Varies based on needs of client and availability of mentors.

(440) 988-4910

Fax

(440) 988-4900

Voice

https://www.farwestcenter.com

[email protected]

Languages

None.

Application process

Call the office for more information.

Fees

No fee.

Service area

Lorain County, Ohio
Cuyahoga County, Ohio

Description

Provides a peer support program to match adults coping with severe mental illness with a community volunteer for friendship and social skill building. Provided through a partnership with Compeer International. Opportunties in the program may include: - One-to-One Friendship Program: Offers face-to-face contact with adult volunteer. - Compeer Calling: Provides telephone support (may be offered in addition to face-to-face support). - Compeer Community: Offers group events and celebrations among Compeers to strengthen social skills. - Peer-to-Peer: Matches clients with one another in supportive, one-on-one friendships. - Skillbuilders Program: Promotes social ties through structured life skills training.

What's Here

Friendly Telephoning Peer to Peer Networking Friendly Visiting Friendly Telephoning Volunteer Opportunities Life Skills Education Buddy Program Volunteer Opportunities Mental Health Issues

Providing organization

Far West Center

Provides mental health assessment and treatment services for persons with severe mental illness, as well as depression, trauma, loss, grief, anxiety and other mental health disorders. Services include individual, group and family counseling services; medical and psychiatric care; community psychiatric treatment support services; safety program. Specialized Recovery Programs include Help for Mom Program, the Family Program, Compeer and AHH! Art Helps and Heath therapeutic arts program.