Men's Discussion Group Facilitator

Medical Respite (Recuperative) Care Provides short‑term residential care for homeless adults who are too ill or injured to recover on the streets or in shelters, but who do not need to stay in a hospital. This includes a safe place to stay, meals, nursing care, help with medications, and transportation to medical appointments. Integrated Physical & Behavioral Health Services Operates an on‑site clinic (in partnership with health providers) delivering primary care, mental health counseling, and substance‑use support to address both medical and behavioral health needs together. Housing Navigation and Advocacy Helps residents secure stable housing by coordinating assessments, benefits enrollment, and housing placement, and continues support after residents leave the program to reduce returns to homelessness. What You Can Do We would love for male volunteers to help facilitate a discussion group for women who are residents at our medical respite facility. The topics vary from situation‑specific issues to universal concerns such as sexual bias or healthcare. The group conversation is free‑form and discussion is strongly encouraged. The goal of this program is to establish a safe haven where individuals can freely discuss a wide range of topics with members of their own gender. What We Do The Boulevard of Chicago serves over 450 homeless adults annually, helping them recover from physical injury, illness, addiction or mental health issues. After they recover, we assist residents in finding safe housing and an income if possible. Our goal is to help every client leave the homeless experience, hopefully forever. Volunteer‑Led Discussion Groups Possible topics for discussion groups for our residents can include general health and mental health issues, substance abuse, employment search options, computer skills, interpersonal and cultural communications, relationship matrix, daily living skills, nutrition, and HIV/AIDS prevention and co‑existence, as well as orientation sessions for new residents. The facilitator is asked to plan, guide and manage a group session to ensure that the group's objectives are effectively met with clear thinking, and good participation. For the purposes of this group process, you, as the facilitator, will take a neutral stance. You step back from the detailed content and from your own personal views, and focus purely on the group dynamics. Your main responsibility is to maintain a positive atmosphere for the group. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Boulevard of Chicago