Voices
of the Heart, Inc.
Providing Support, Referral, Advocacy, Assistance, Information, Companionship, Empowerment
Voices of the Heart, Inc. is a not-for-profit mutual support and advocacy organization exclusively formed by, operated by and concerned with people who have utilized mental health services. Its mission is to help people define their personal boundaries and achieve a maximum degree of autonomy and self-respect. Voices of the Heart offers a respite and crisis prevention program, evening and weekend social, drop-in programs, a food pantry, personal support and referral services. Activities include further development of advocacy, education and self-help efforts including an on-site drop-in resource center.
Respite Program/Hospital Diversion/Crisis Alternative Program ~ Available to individuals in the initial phase of emotional distress, the Respite Program provides a community-based alternative for managing stress outside of a hospital psychiatric setting. Trained Respite Workers provide one-on-one guidance in a safe and supportive environment. Workers also provide referral as needed if a different care setting is required. Respite is available to people 18 or older who live in Warren or Washington Counties and receive, or have received, mental health services. Day respite is available.
Social/Rehab Activities ~ Located at 30 McDonald St. Glens Falls, the evening and weekend drop-in socials provide opportunity for social interaction, recreational activities, entertainment and weekend meals. Transportation can be provided if scheduled in advance.
Food Pantry ~ Located at 230 Maple St, the food pantry is available to residents of Warren and Washington Counties. Please call for further information
Self-Help Groups here is an example of some groups that have been offered:
- Dual Recovery (Dual Diagnosis)
- Schizophrenics Anonymous (confidential sharing of common experience)
- Rollercoasters
- W.R.A.P. (Wellness Recovery Action Plan)
Peer Advocacy ~ Peer Advocacy is help given to a peer by another peer especially trained to do so. Peer advocacy provides some basic services which include
- Benefits and entitlement services
- Information and Referral Services
- Self-Advocacy Courses
Resource Center ~ Located at the VOH office in Hudson Falls, the Resource Center includes books, videos, articles and internet information about mental health.
Open T-Th, 1pm-4pm and by appointment.
For more information www.voicesoftheheart.net
Mission
Voices
of the Heart, Inc.
works to:
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Defend and promote the rights and interest of people who have
been labeled “mentally ill.”
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Support the recipient’s right to be treated with dignity and respect.
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Support the recipient’s right to freedom to control his or her
life.
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Provide peer advocacy and assist recipients in speaking out so
that the individual’s choices and wishes are made clear and are
respected.
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Deal with positive and negative issues within the mental health
community.
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Operate services and programs, as needed, for self-identified
mental health service recipients.
Voices of the Heart, Inc.
3043 State Rt. 4 Suite 2
Hudson Falls, NY 12839
www.voicesoftheheart.net
