Friends Helping Friends - Join the team!

"There will never be enough mental health professionals to meet the needs of our communities. In fact many of these needs are better met by a caring friend or neighbor with good listening skills and a working knowledge of where to go for professional help"
Carol Alfrey, West Towns Coordinator

Natural caregivers live throughout the West Towns area. They are who people go to when they have problems. They're not professional counselors, just good friends and neighbors.

The Conley Outreach Community Care Team (CCT) unites these natural caregivers in our community's clubs, churches, schools and businesses.
CCT members receive basic training in how to effectively listen, respond and refer people who need help. They learn how to set appropriate limits to avoid burnout. CCT members also receive:

Community Care Team members can also volunteer through Conley Outreach to improve their communities by:

If you would like to become a CCT member call Conley Outreach at (630)365-2880 or you can fill out the form below and it will be emailed to us.

To submit this form on-line, just out fill the fields and press the "Submit" button at the bottom.

Name:  
Street Address:  
Township:  
Daytime Phone:  
Evening Phone:  
E-Mail:  
 
What is the best way for us to reach you? Day Phone Evening Phone E-Mail

What day of the week is good for occasional training/update (check all that apply)?
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

How might you be willing to help (check all that apply)?
Assist in mailings/office tasks
Staff COCS/West Towns booth at festivals
Fund Raising
Preparing a meal/baking
Household chores (light cleaning/laundry)
Minor house repairs
Child care
Pick up groceries
Transportation (to doctor, hair appointments, etc)
Yard work/snow removal
Companion (occasional visit, call)


 

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