Abington Clubhouse Recovery Corner

Abington

Adult Literacy Program

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Adult Literacy Program

The Abington Township Public Library Adult Literacy Program is a full-service program dedicated to providing reading, writing, spelling, mathematics and GED preparation help in general, and an understanding of American culture and language (vocabulary, grammar, pronunciation, and conversation skills) for English Language Learners in particular.

 

Recovery Concepts

NAMI Meetings

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Anyone can attend

 

                                              NAMI MEETINGS

NAMI Connection Facilitator

     In December of 2009 I became a NAMI Connection Facilitator.  I did so because NAMI Connection is a wonderful and beneficial program for those who live with mental illness.  It is non-judgmental, helps build self confidence, sets realistic goals, establishes support systems and offers tools and knowledge to help prevent relapse.

 

What is LIHEAP?

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LIHEAP

 

Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) helps pay the winter heating bills or summer cooling bills of low income and elderly people.

If you are seeking help, you can call the National Energy Assistance Referral (NEAR) Project toll free at 1-888-674-6327 or you can contact the Philadelphia Electric Company.

10 Fundamental Concepts of Recovery

The 10 Fundamental Components of Recovery

Success Profile

My Job at Acme

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about my job

 

My New Job

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About my new job

Hi everybody! My name is Jon. I wanted to write about my new job. I went for an interview and I talked to a woman named Jackie. Long story short I got the job but I have to have a social security card which is going to come in approximately 3 weeks. Then I need to call Giant and go in for my orientation.

Looking For A Job

 Last week I was offered second customer service job at a job agency.

 Looking for a job when you are on disability is very difficult.

 I started with working on my resume. I volunteer at one Community Corporation near my home. I included that on my resume.

Wellness Tips

How To Avoid Getting Sick

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how to avoid getting sick

Keep your distance! If someone has a cold or flu, give him or her space! Viruses spread through airborne transmission or personal contact.

What To Do When You Are Depressed

What To Do When You Are Depressed

These are some simple ways to help yourself alleviate symptoms while you’re
waiting for others help or trying to keep things on an even keel. They may not
solve the underlying problem, but they will provide relief.

Get help while you still can: the longer you wait, the harder it gets. Depression is very dangerous medications may take from four to six weeks to work.

Use cognitive therapy techniques to get out of negative thought patterns read self help books.