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Old 11-11-2009, 01:00 PM   #4 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by tutliputli View Post
No, it's not counselling. You get partnered with someone who has severe mental health problems (usually schizophrenia or bipolar disorder) and has become socially isolated as a result. I'll be paired with someone who has similar interests to me, and we'll meet up/talk on the phone once a week. The point is to reduce their loneliness and improve their confidence.
that sounds really cool. i have a couple days free mid week so im thinkin about starting doing something somewhere...this is quite appealing on the face ofit. what organisation does this?
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