Finding hope at New Directions
By a New Directions Program student
I never knew that one day I would wake up and feel almost hopeless about my life and what tomorrow may bring. But it happened.
I spoke with my case worker and explained my feelings and deeply hoped there would be some answers. She told me of a program that was part of Gulf Coast Community Care that was tailored for people in my situation. It is called New Directions.
With the help of Nat Herring, who is a counselor, and Joe Wisinski, who is a computer instructor, and Barbara Ross, director of the program, things started changing. I am now going to continue my education and support myself in the computer field. That is the goal I have since finding New Directions.
The New Directions program is not necessarily about the computer field. It�s more about becoming computer literate while receiving counseling about returning to work, which is a major concern of the disabled community. Clients of New Directions also receive counseling about rights with the Social Security Administration and HRS.
If you are HIV positive or a PWA, do yourself a favor and contact Gulf Coast Community Care. You�ll find caring people who will help you with all aspects of dealing with life.
And be sure to ask about the New Directions Program.
Also check these sites:
Unofficial site of Gulf Coast Community Care
email: [email protected]
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