The Couch on Wheels Foundation, Inc.
Initiatives
Resilience Project
The Resiliency Project offers short term support services to community-based & grassroots organizations providing seeking to build the resiliency and self-care activities of their staff and/or volunteers. Tailored to meet the specific needs of each organization, the program has provided such components as a 1-month resilience call line, virtual & in-person training, and short-term self-care group and individual sessions. Organization served have included police departments, home care service agencies, animal rescue groups, and private mental health clinics.
Rescuer Therapy
Established in 2014, Rescuer Therapy has been integrated into the Foundation's family of services. Rescuer Therapy offers a chance for participants to take a moment for self-care, so they can continue the important work you do, with a decreased cost to self or the animals or humans they serve. Originally started to serve the animal care community, Rescuer Therapy is pleased to have expanded its services anyone in need of support as they face the challenges of caring for others. Groups services, training, and individual services are offered. Programs can meet the unique needs of the organizations seeking services and might be integrated with Resiliency Project components.
For more information visit: rescuertherapy.com
Affordable Access to Mental Health Services Intern Project
Pro bono mental health available for NY residence who are struggling to pay for services or without insurance. Available on a first come, first served basis by Clinical Mental Health Counseling interns supervised by Dr. Kimberly Johnson, LMHC. Space is limited. For services referrals please visit mhcounselors.com
Resources
The Foundation is pleased to support various resource collection's, as well as promote various programs and non-profit organizations providing support services to our society. Current initiatives:
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The Foundation is proud to promote the Emotional PPE Project - Providing services to frontline healthcare providers seeking support to address mental care and the stigma of seeking services. Access services at: www.emotionalppe.org