Event Details
Event: Two-week, four-session training – Senior Peer Counseling Program
When: Tuesdays and Wednesdays, April 28, 29 and May 5,6, from 10am-1pm.
Cost: Free of charge
Details:
The Marin County Senior Peer Counseling Program will offer a two-week four-session training, Tuesdays and Wednesdays on April 28, 29 and May 5,6, from 10am-1pm. Led by Marin County Community Mental Health staff professionals, the training prepares volunteers, 55 and older, to provide supportive counseling to seniors, 60 and older, in Marin County. Volunteers will receive education on the issues of aging, training in basic counseling skills and information on community resources.Trained volunteers then make weekly visits to clients in their homes, supporting them in coping with aspects of aging while providing emotional support and practical resources. Volunteers also attend biweekly supervision groups, facilitated by mental health professionals with expertise in healthy aging.
If interested, please contact Michael Turrigiano, 415-473-4358, Micheal.Turrigiano@MarinCounty.gov