Monday.......10am - 2pm

Tuesday........9am - 8pm

Wednesday...9am - 5pm

Thursday......9am - 5pm

Friday...........9am - 8pm

Saturday.....10am - 3pm

Advocacy......................Martie F.

Events/Field Trips...........Ruth H.

Membership Intake..........Ruth H.

Membership Billing...........Colleen C.

Newsletter Submissions....Colleen C.

Program/Clubhouse

  General Information....... Ruth H.

Donations......................Ruth H.

                                   Martie F.

Education/Training.............Amy A.

Transportation...............Colleen C.

Employment..................Gaye T.

Bookkeeping..................Colleen C.

Volunteers....................Gaye T.

                                  Ruth H.

It is as simple as a one-on-one discussion or as active as a group session.  All members and employees are consumers so peer support is always from the SMI perspective.  Groups always take place in a non-threatening atmosphere.

 

EDUCATION

SOON believes in life long learning.  Education isn't just a degree, it is an understanding of life and goals.  Current events, nutrition, stress management and "Why we take our meds" are all topics covered in peer groups.  For more structured learning there are classes in Basic Computers, Math, Poetry, Reading, Pre-GED and specialty classes like Writing Business Letters.

 

RECREATION/SOCIALIZATION

Because of the stigma attached to mental illness, socialization skills are not always evident in our member's lives.  SOON members can sign up for weekly field trips to local recreation and entertainment.  SOON also encourages socialization through wekly Game Day and the Monthly Social Where we give out prizes for participation.

 

EMPOWERMENT/ADVOCACY

SOON's peer process allows us to help each other achieve our goals.  One of the goals of SOON is to help members grow as individuals and as a group.  SOON also employs a part-time Advocate.

Phoenix, Arizona 85006

 

PO Box 61358

Phoenix, Arizona 85082-1358