Monday February 6 2012

Economic Empowerment

 

Whether you are unemployed due to a long term illness, a recent layoff, multicultural issues, or a young adult trying to enter the workforce---not having a job is a lot more than not having money.

That's why comprehensive Job Search Resources, Services and Supports are offered at the InnerVision Economic Empowerment Center under one roof including:

  • Use of evidenced based models and best practice curriculums that result in employment
  • Job Search Resources
  • NC JobLink Access Point
  • S.H.A.R.E. (Sharing How Access to Resources Empowers) Network
  • Access to Hiring Employers
  • Workshops & Seminars
  • Social Networking for Employment
  • Onsite & Virtual Training
  • WiFi Café
  • Job Support Groups
  • Community Partnerships
  • On Site Courses taught by Central Piedmont community College Instructors
  • Vocational Community Service, Volunteer and Internship Opportunities
  • Daily Psychosocial Rehabilitation (PSR) Service that include resources, interventions and supports within our  Psychosocial  Rehabilitation Service for adults with dual issues of mental health and alcohol/substance abuse challenges
  • IDDT (Integrated Dual Disorders Treatment)  
  • Peer Support Specialist Training (includes all 60 hrs. required for NC Certification & an internship)
  • Diagnostic Assessment
  • Recovery Education
  • Substance Abuse Assessment
  •   Individual and Group Substance Abuse Counseling 
  • Licensed Clinical Addictions Specialist services available
  • DUI and DWI Services  
  • Individual and Group Mental Health Counseling
  • Family Support Groups 
  • Friends and Family Activities 
  • Performance Quality Improvement Activities 
  • Monthly Community Stakeholders Committee
  • Wellness Courses
  • Fitness Zone

The InnerVision economic Empowerment Center is located at:

 415 E. 4th Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, in the heart of Uptown Charlotte.

Our location is across the street from the Main Transit Center and the Time Warner Cable Arena.

Our building is easy to find and offers convenient accessibility to the main library, eateries, museums, entertainment, shopping, cultural establishments, and more.

For more information contact, Director, Dr. Cheryl Nicholas at 704-377-5047  

or email: cnic@innervisionnc.org  

 

 

 

 

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