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FOR LAKE'S SAKE

CONNECTING YOUTH TO RECOVERY

INTERNSHIP & MENTORSHIP

MENTAL HEALTH AND FENTANYL/DRUG RECOVERY

For Lake's Sake offers an innovative internship and mentorship initiative designed to support individuals who want to work in a career field and to support individuals in their journey towards mental health and recovery from fentanyl and drug addiction. This program is dedicated to providing a nurturing environment that fosters personal growth, professional development, and lasting positive change. 

AGES 16-21

FOR LAKE'S SAKE INTERNSHIP

Interns enrolled in our internship program will be placed in various areas in our organization that focuses on addiction recovery. These placements aim to expose interns to a wide range of mental health and drug recovery settings, providing practical experience and insight into the challenges faced by individuals on their recovery journey. 

INTERNS WILL ENGAGE IN TASKS SUCH AS:

assisting in therapy sessions, group counseling, or support groups for individuals affected by addiction or mental health

conduct research on mental health disorders, treatment methodologies, and innovative approaches to recovery

participate in the development and implementation of educational programs and workshops on mental health and abuse

collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams to provide holistic care and support to individuals in recovery

contributing to the design and execution of awareness campaigns and community outreach initiatives

ALL AGES

FOR LAKE'S SAKE MENTORSHIP

The mentorship program offers comprehensive mentorship components. Each Intern is paired with a dedicated mentor who is an experienced professional in the field of mental health or addiction recovery. The mentor serves as a guide, providing personalized support, advice, and expertise to help the intern navigate their chosen career path.

MENTORSHIP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:

regular one on one meetings to discuss goals, challenges, and progress

guidance on professional development, career planning, and further education in the field

sharing knowledge, resources, and best practices in mental health and drug recovery

encouraging personal growth, self-care, and resilience

facilitating networking opportunities and connections within the mental health and recovery community

KIERAN EVAHLIA

"for lake's sakes gave me the opportunity to learn more about fentanyl after losing my best friend Alysa Meyer to it. I’ve also gotten the opportunity to speak my voice to the youth and share alysa’s testimony with the support of the organization."

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Join the FLS Internship Mentorship Program today and become part of a compassionate and transformative initative aimed at empowering individuals who want to work in a career field and to support individuals in their journey towards mental health and recovery from fentanyl and drug addiction. We want to improve mental health outcomes and foster a community of support and understanding. Together, we can make a difference. 

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