The Counseling Center of Milwaukee, Inc.

Address: 1614 E. Kane Pl., Milwaukee, WI 53202

Telephone Number: 414-271-1560

Email address: lgumm@wi.rr.com

Website: http://tccmilw.org

Contact Person(s) for Field Placement: Lisa Gumm

Services Provided:

• Temporary shelter--Pathfinders is a licensed group home providing shelter, counseling and supportive services for up to two weeks for youth 11-17 years of age. Shelter services are available for minor parents and their children.
• 24-hour hotline--telephone crisis counseling, as well as information and referral assistance is provided to youth, parents, and youth-serving professionals from the community.
• Group services--aftercare groups provided to youth.
• Non-residential counseling--individual and/or family counseling available by appointment or emergency walk-in basis.
• Street outreach--outreach program that provides survival and resources and prevention services.

Summary of Expected Responsibilities and Learning Outcomes of Student Interns:

Assistant Advocate:

1. One-on-one informal interactions with residents in the shelter as a positive role model
2. Telephone counseling
3. Intake assessments
4. Group work
5. General house management duties