COMPEER STUDENT VOLUNTEER PLACEMENT SITES
Fellowship Group Health Resources These are residential programs for adults in New Bedford. Contact the program manager of the site you are interested in.
John Anderson, program manager 508 993 3892 ext 8
499 Purchase Street, New Bedford johnanderson @felllowshiphr.org
3628 Acushnet Avenue, New Bedford
Christy Gagne, program manager 508 993 3892 ext 3003
552 County Street, New Bedford 508 985 9660
366 Bel Air Street, New Bedford cgagne@fellowshiphr.org
Dan Baptista, program manager 508 998 7476 ext 3001
26 Garfield Street, Acushnet 02743 dbaptista@fellowshiphr.org
17 Mill Road, New Bedford
241 County Street (referred
to as Fair Street), New Bedford
Lisa Justa, program manager 508 992-7330
100 Hall Street, New Bedford 02746 ljusta@fellowshiphr.org
508 369-2767 (cell)
Dept of Mental Health residential program Contact the supervisor of the program you are interested in.
Supervisor – Greg Cowan 508 235 7250 greg.cowan@dmh.state.ma.us
122 Madison Avenue, FR 02720
(serves 8 young adults ages 18-26) 508- 678-4163
Al Proulx, day supervisor albert.proulx@dmh.state.ma.us
Program has 4 passes to the Y so Compeers could take clients to the Y to workout. Can only take 2 Compeer
volunteers at a time. Best to come after 5:30 pm. Any day, including Sat or Sun OK.
589 Presidents Avenue, FR 02720 508 673 0081
(serves 6 adults with chronic mental illness)
Liz DaSilva, day supervisor elizabeth.dasilva@dmh.state.ma.us
Compeer volunteers can visit any time after 3 pm. Can only take 2 Compeer volunteers at a time. There is a park across the street to play frisbee, b-ball, or take a walk and clients would benefit from some gentle exercise. Health cooking is also a possible activity.
108 Old Fall River Road, Swansea 02777 508 646 0338
(serves 8 older adults with chronic mental illness)
Bill Nadeau, day supervisor william.nadeau@dmh.state.ma.us
Compeer volunteers can come any time after 3:30 pm and any day, including weekends. Can only take 2 volunteers at a
time. There is a full gym in the basement so exercising with clients is a possible activity. There is also a garden. One
client is an excellent chess player and most enjoy music.
58 Court Street, FR (Kazen House) 02720 508 675 0599
(serves 8 adults with chronic mental illness)
Sandy Bellerive, day supervisor sandra.bellerive@dmh.state.ma.us
Volunteers can come any time after 2:30 pm and any day, including weekends. Clients enjoy board games and cards and
might like working out to a workout video.
Fellowship Group Health Resources Residential programs for adults in Fall River.
Supervisor - Denise Amarel 508 677 0404 ext. 11 damaral@fellowshiphr.org
Jamie Soares, program manager 508 677 0404 ext 14
1700 Presidential Avenue jsoares@fellowshiphr.org
2024 Pleasant Street apt1&2
135 Vale Street
Rebecca Saber, program manager 508 677 0404 ext 12
480 Stanley Street rsaber@fellowshiphr.org
33 Meadow Street
9 Fulton Street
Lisa Justa, program manager 508 677 0404 ext 13
1700 President Ave ljusta@fellowshiphr.rg
450 Spencer St
Horizon House
Jessica Felton jfelton@eliotchs.org
Lorine Trappier 508 996 1806 ext 21
163 County Street, NB ltrappe@eliotchs.org
Fall River Residential Day Program and Fall River Network
Terri Bernier 508 674-8489
8:30 –2:30 mon,tues,thurs, fri. 508 674-8480
Towne House (Psychosocial RehabiliatationClub House)
Steve Merrill 508 676 6655
51 Purchase Street, FR 02720 smerrill@mayinstitute.org
Heritage House (Club House) 508 984 4300
Kevin Timberlake, Program Dir. ktimberlake@mayinstitute.org
9 South Sixth Street
New Bedford, MA
Heritage House (Club House) 508 984 4300
Kevin Timberlake, Program Dir. ktimberlake@mayinstitute.org
9 South Sixth Street
New Bedford, MA
Educational Collaborative This is an alternative high school program. Make contact early as they need to do their own CORI and reference checks and this takes time.
Mike Novick, Program Director 508 336 8213 ext 17
320 Pleasant Street novick@scecoll.org
Seekonk, MA 02771 (508) 336 8213
508 726 8898 (cell)
Meadowridege Behavioral Health Center This is a private school for 12-22 year-olds with moderate to severe mental illness, learning disabilities and challenging behaviors.
Amanda Wray, Asst Clinical Dir. 508-677-0304, ext. 111
664 Stevens Road, FAX 508-678-9059
Swansea, MA 02777 awray@jri.org
Southeast Alternative High School Make contact early as they need to do their own CORI, reference checks and interview and this takes time.
Stepanie Thomas 508 947 0131 ext 202
49 Plymouth Street sthompson@Commuinity Care Services.org
Middleboro, MA 02346
STARR Day treatment program for adolescents, an independent living program for male adolescents, and an independent livng program for female adolescents, all in Fall River. Also a short-term residential program for adolescents in New Bedord. Make contact early as they need to do their own CORI and reference checks and this takes time. They also require a resume.
Tom Dunse 508 990-1902 (phone)
106 Bullard Street 508 990-1907 (fax)
New Bedford, MA 02760 tdunce@oldcolony.org
Children's Connections This is a May Institute Program, under a DMH contract. They require 3 days of training in Randolph (2 half-days and 1 full day) for which they reimburse $100 to volunteer.
Abigale Senns, Director
899 Pleasant Street
New Bedford, MA 02740
508-979-5570
Kennedy Donavan Center - Serve children with many different problems, including mental health issues.
Compeer volunteers have worked in a pre-school program for children with autism.
Beverly Bisch
19 Hawthorne Street 508-992-4756
New Bedford, MA 02740
Corrigan Mental Health Center Student visit clients on the in-patient unit.
Paula Richard 508 235-7358 3pm - 11pm or leave a message
49 Hillside Street paula.richard@state.ma.us
Fall River, MA
Donna Ritter - OT Dept. donna.ritter@state.ma.us
(508) 235-7306
Taunton State Hospital Make contact early as they need to do their own CORI check and orientation and this takes time.
Students will interact with adult patients in a variety of recreational, vocational, and educational settings, and may participate in greenhouse, crafts, cooking, games, nail care, or exercise activities. Students who would like to share their own individual interests
and talents are also welcome.
Judy Texeira 508 977 3371
judith.teixeira@dmh.state.ma.us
Sandy Epstein 508 977 3127
Tauton State Hospital cell 781 249 1592
60 Hodges Avenue fax 508 977 3164
Taunton, MA 02780 sandy.epstein@dmh.state.ma.us
Last Updated On: 7/28/08