Save a Life! Train to be a Crisis Phone Responder

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We urgently need your help to answer calls on our 24 hour Suicide Prevention Hotline as a volunteer Crisis Phone Responder, in our Boise phone room.

How To Apply

• Complete application on our website, or email for one. Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Complete the online background application found within application.
• Meet with volunteer coordinator, tour hotline, attend 3 hour listening shift

TOUR AND LISTENING SHIFT Call now to schedule a tour and Listening Shift! Nina Leary, Volunteer Coordinator (208)258-6992 -OR-

INFO SESSIONS March 30 April 6, 13 6pm 1607 W. Jefferson St. Boise ID 83702 Can’t make one? Call anyway! Further details and application: www.idahosuicideprevention.org or call (208)258-6992

TIME COMMITMENT

Attend all training dates listed below
One 4-hour shift each week for one year
Shifts are available 7 days a week: 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm, 5pm-9pm, 9pm-1am

WE TRAIN

SPRING TRAINING PROGRAM
Attendance is required at all classes.
April 25 Saturday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training (ASIST) Day 1
April 26 Sunday 8:30 am-4:30 pm ASIST Day 2
May 9 Saturday 8:30 am- 4:30 pm Communication Skills /Crisis Intervention/Diversity
May 11 Monday 6pm-9pm Mental Health
May 13 Wednesday 6pm-9pm Intimate Partner/Victim’s Issues
May 18 Monday 6pm-9pm Difficult Callers/ Grief & Loss
May 21 Thursday 6pm-9 pm Addictive Behavior