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ORGANIZATION: Crisis Text Line

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Crisis Text Line provides free, nationwide, 24/7 support for people in crisis, all via text message. The service is powered by volunteer Crisis Counselors who work remotely from anywhere on their computer. Crisis Counselors answer texts from people in crisis, and are trained in techniques to bring them from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning. Interested in becoming a volunteer? Learn more below:

What you get out of this experience:
Interested in a career in mental health? This opportunity can help you build skills to get there! You'll have the opportunity to learn and develop your skills in active listening, collaborative problem solving, and crisis management all from the comfort of your home (these skills can help…

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About Crisis Text Line

Location:

--, New York, NY 10010, US

Mission Statement

Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 support for those in crisis across the US.

Description

Text 741741 from anywhere in the USA to text with a trained Crisis Counselor.

Crisis Text Line trains volunteers (like you!) to support people in crisis. With 21 million+ messages processed to date, we’re growing quickly, but so is the need.

CAUSE AREAS

Community
Crisis Support
LGBTQ+
Community, Crisis Support, LGBTQ+

WHEN

We'll work with your schedule.

WHERE

This is a Virtual Opportunity with no fixed address.

SKILLS

  • Crisis Intervention
  • Counseling / Mental Health
  • English
  • Crisis Counseling
  • Verbal / Written Communication
  • Critical Thinking

GOOD FOR

  • People 55+
  • Public Groups

REQUIREMENTS

  • Background Check
  • Must be at least 18
  • Orientation or Training
  • 4 hours a week for one year
  • United States social security number, working computer with secure Internet connection

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