Volunteer

Become a Volunteer

Are you passionate about mental health and helping others on their journey to recovery? Join our team as a volunteer at our mental health and recovery drop-in center! As a volunteer, you’ll play a vital role in creating a welcoming, supportive environment for individuals seeking connection, empowerment, and healing.

Whether you’re interested in leading activities, providing peer support, or simply offering a listening ear, your involvement will make a meaningful impact on those navigating mental health challenges. No clinical experience is needed—just a desire to help and a compassionate spirit.

Become part of our community today and help us inspire hope and recovery!

Volunteering is the ultimate act of love; it’s the power to transform lives, including your own, by lifting others up and creating a ripple of kindness that reaches far beyond what you can see.

Debunking myths about drop-in's

Myth 1: Drop-in centers are only for people with severe mental health issues.

Fact: Drop-in centers are open to anyone seeking support, whether they’re experiencing mild stress, anxiety, or more complex mental health challenges. They provide a wide range of services that cater to different needs, from social activities to peer-led support groups.
Myth 2: Drop-in centers are unstructured and disorganized.

Fact: While drop-in centers offer flexible and informal services, they are often well-organized and provide structured activities, workshops, and support groups. Many centers operate based on peer support models with trained staff, ensuring a balance between flexibility and effective programming.
Myth 3: You need to have a referral or insurance to access a drop-in center.

Fact: Drop-in centers are designed to be low-barrier and accessible to everyone, regardless of insurance status or referrals. People can simply “drop in” without appointments, making it easy for individuals to access help when they need it most.
Myth 4: Drop-in centers don’t offer real help—just social activities.

Fact: While socialization is an important part of recovery, drop-in centers also offer valuable resources like peer support, referrals to clinical care, wellness workshops, and life skills training. They provide practical tools and emotional support to help individuals in their recovery journey.
Myth 6: Drop-in centers replace clinical therapy.

Fact: Drop-in centers do not aim to replace clinical therapy but complement it. They provide non-clinical support, peer connections, and community resources, often working alongside therapy and medical care to create a holistic approach to mental health recovery.
Myth 8: Volunteering at a drop-in center requires extensive mental health training.

Fact: While some roles may require specific training, many drop-in centers welcome volunteers with a compassionate heart and a willingness to learn. Basic training is often provided, and lived experience can be just as valuable as professional qualifications in peer-support environments.