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B. Organization Capability (Continued) <br />i. Vo these programs utilize volunteers: It yes, please bnet/y descnbe. <br />The MHA uses volunteers in multiple facets throughout the agency. Our Board of Directors are all volunteers and Board <br />members serve as Chairs for MHA committees, which meet monthly and report to the Board. Community volunteers <br />also serve as members of our Board subcommittees including Philanthropy, Program and Client Services, <br />Marketing/Communications, Finance, and Governance. These committees play vital roles in fundraising, agency policy, <br />and operations. The Philanthropy Committee plans MHA special events and recruits additional volunteers to assist with <br />event tasks. MHA is a host agency for the Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP), which trains low- <br />income seniors to re-enter the workforce. MHA continues to be a placement for interns from both Indian River State <br />College Bachelor's programs and various universities for Master's student Practicums and Psychiatric Nurse <br />Practitioners. Members at our peer -run Drop -In centers can volunteer time in the centers, helping themselves while <br />connecting with others. The MHA currently has 23 committee members (described below). Additionally between 5-10 <br />volunteers <br />work in areas of the agency annually. <br />7. Description of the countywide purpose the funds will be used for. <br />County funds are used to: <br />-Continue our walk-in, immediate access services (mental health screenings, crisis support, consultation with loved <br />ones, consultation with loved ones about the mental health needs of a child or family members, urgent case <br />management, assistance with resources and linking to care, and mental health support) to Indian River County <br />residents free of charge. <br />-Support needed mental health services for veterans, children, teenagers, and first responders in need lacking <br />resources and/or ability to access care. <br />-Continue our free community Mood and Anxiety support group. <br />-Give uninsured and underinsured residents of Indian River County under 300% of the federal poverty level affordable <br />access to ongoing mental health care. <br />-Support waiving of fees for those who cannot afford copayments for needed mental health services. <br />185 <br />