Addiction & Mental Health Placement

Closed
Valid Dreams Foundation
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
Social Media and Marketing
(3)
4
Project
Academic experience
120 hours per learner
Learner
Canada
Advanced level

Project scope

Categories
Healthcare Workplace health/wellness Law and policy Social sciences
Skills
gap analysis advocacy community development social justice social policy community outreach bipoc issues mental health research medical prescription
Details

Our organization helps people overcome anxiety, depression and addictions without prescription medications by providing support and advocacy to those who need it

We believe this project will include:

  • Virtually facilitating a support group for individuals with addictions mental health issues
  • Being a 'friendly visitor' to socially isolated individuals such as individuals struggling with mental health issues, minorities and newcomers
  • Promoting mental health within communities
  • Grief and loss support
  • Cultural promotion for BIPOC communities through events and initiatives
  • Community outreach, engagement, and/or community development
  • Social justice and/or advocacy work, including social policy research and/or advocacy
Deliverables

The final deliverables should take the form of:

  • A final report
  • Stats of people supported and gap analysis
  • A 30-minute presentation
Mentorship

Students will connect directly with the employer for mentorship and supervision throughout the project.

Students will get support on culture awareness and promotion.

Mental Health and wellness support.

Appreciate programs

About the company

Company
Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada
2 - 10 employees
Non-profit, philanthropic & civil society

Our Company goals are to support newcomers in the Kamloops region and surrounding through their integration in the community, ensure that they have stable social and emotional support and mental health, Coach and mentor them through their career advancement and access to opportunities that match their passions, dreams and aspirations. Empowering young women of color through various community initiatives and retreats. Advocating for inclusion for BIPOC in the community to reduce social inequalities and help ensure culture promotion as a catalyst to build strong connected communities.