- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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231 people are interested
Crisis Line Volunteer!
ORGANIZATION: Common Ground
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- A group opportunity. Invite your friends.
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231 people are interested
Our resource and crisis telephone service (1.800.231.1127) offers compassionate, non-judgmental and confidential support, information and referrals. Common Ground's crisis service depends on the dedication of our volunteers. Our crisis line volunteers strengthen our communities and builds support for those in crisis. We are looking for dedicated individuals who want to build a strong and healthy community, contribute to the well being of their neighbors, coworkers, and friends and improve the quality of life for people in crisis.
"Ten years ago, I decided I needed to volunteer where I would have person - to- person contact and hopefully, make a difference in someone's life. I found this at Common Ground. When a crisis call ends and I hear the relief in the caller's voice, I feel that I have done my job and accomplished my goal of making a difference in someone's life." Crisis Line Volunteer
Please reach out to bseagraves@cghelps.org for information about upcoming trainings or to get answers to any questions you may have!
More opportunities with Common Ground
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Common Ground
Location:
1200 N. Telegraph Rd, Building 32E, Pontiac, MI 48341, US
Mission Statement
Common Ground's mission is to help people to move from Crisis to Hope. The agency's 24 - hour crisis hotline, youth and family services, emergency psychiatric services and other programs throughout Oakland County, MI are a lifeline for runaway and homeless youth, families in crisis, victims of crime, people with mental illness and others in critical situations. Common Ground serves over 30,000 individuals a year. Most of our services are provided free of charge.
Description
Our 24-hour crisis line (1.800.231.1127) receives more than 45,000 calls annually representing a variety of crisis situations including: suicide, victimization, relationship problems, substance abuse, domestic violence, financial problems, and mental illness. Crisis line volunteers, 16-years or older, connect, asist and listen to callers and provide information and referrals from a database of more than 4,500 sources. Our Crisis Chat and Text programs provide an outlet for people in crisis to talk anonymously and confidentially about any issues they are facing. The phone and text line (1.800.231.1127) is available seven days per week, 24 hours per day. The Crisis Chat is available through Common Ground's website at www.commongroundhelps.org
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1200 N. Telegraph RoadBuilding No. 32EPontiac, MI 48341
DATE POSTED
December 11, 2023
SKILLS
- Mental Health
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Crisis Intervention
- Relationship Building
- Social Work
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
- Group
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- One 4 hour shift a week after completing training.