MHPHC News

May is Mental Health Month!

Here's how we are celebrating!

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MHPHC Receives Funding from Hancock County Community Foundation!

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Welcome to Mental Health Partners
                                         of Hancock County



At Mental Health Partners of Hancock County we work to illuminate the issues associated with mental illness and promote mental wellness everywhere people live, work and play.

We are constantly working to create a culture of mental wellness in which Hancock county residents understand and manage their mental health and lead mentally healthy and successful lives due to its advocacy, education, research and service.

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Internship Opportunity Available!

Internship Job Description

Date:  April 1, 2013

Mission and Service Description: Our Mission at Mental Health America of Hancock County is to encourage, provide, and advocate for mental health and emotional wellness through local programs and services. Mental Health America of Hancock County is a not-for-profit organization that strives to educate and assist the community on all mental health and emotional wellness topics.   

Intern Requirements: We are looking for a student that is seeking a degree in Public Affairs with a concentration on Non-Profit Management, or a similar degree. Position is available for Undergraduate or Graduate Students. 

Internship Schedule & Hours:  Please Note – Agency is flexible and will discuss a schedule that fits both the needs of the Agency and the Intern.

-          4 months from December 2012 to March 2013 with very flexible start and end times
-          3 credit hours, 15 hours per week for 16 weeks totaling 240 hours

Intern Duties:
Work closely with the Executive Director and Board of Directors in the following tasks:

1-     Program Management and Development – with three new programs beginning, this is a great opportunity to learn the tasks that go into developing and maintaining programs.

2-     Fund Development/Fundraising – create and implement new ideas for existing fundraisers, identify and cultivate potential donors, identify and work on grant opportunities.  

3-     Marketing Plan – play an essential role in implementing a Marketing Plan that will effectively market the organization, enhance promotional materials and overall interaction with Hancock County Community.

Please Note – Various tasks such as entering data, filing, answering phones, are a component of all three duties, and will be expected of the intern. 

Intern Characteristics:  To be successful, we are looking for these characteristics in an intern:

            - focuses on both specific tasks and on overall goals 
            - positive attitude and professional manner
            - prepares accurate and detailed reports 
            - is comfortable with face-to-face and over-the-phone interactions
            - follows-up on all duties and completes duties by deadlines     
            - is able to work alone as well as in a team

If interested, please contact us here.  

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Receiving funding from the Hancock County Community Foundation to implement two support groups - Suicide Survivors Support & Depression-Bipolar Support Alliance.