What does it take to save a life?

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Empathy.

Did You Know...

• Suicide is the 3rd leading cause of death for individuals 15-25 years old?
• 1 out of every 8 Iraq Veteran is diagnosed with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder?
• More Americans suffer from Depression than Heart Disease, Cancer, and AIDS combined?

Did you know that our Hotline Crisis Counselors answered over 30,000 calls last year from those in crisis, considering suicide, or needing information or referrals?

CrisisLink volunteers come from all walks of life, are all ages, and all have different interests and skills.

What they do have in common is the ability:

• To be empathic towards others.
• To be non-judgmental.
• To be non-directive.
• To be feeling oriented.

CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies in the Washington, DC area. Lending an ear on our crisis hotlines makes our volunteers heroes for our community.

Join us and help CrisisLink continue to save lives and prevent tragedies.

Take the first step in preventing tragedies

YOU can make a difference! Training classes are forming now!

Hotline Crisis Counselors must:

• Attend an interview before being accepted into a training class.
• Attend 60 hours of intensive training in active listening and crisis intervention.
• Are required to make a one year commitment.
• Volunteers commit to one 3-hour shift per week for one year-- (or two shifts per week for 6 months).

Benefits:

• Learn the power of empathic listening.
• Attend free workshops and in-services year round.
• Respond directly to individuals in need.
• Letters of recommendation
• Free snacks
• Many social and recognition events
• Explore a future career with hands-on learning.
• Add an impressive experience to your resume.
• CEU's for many helping professions

Flexible hours are available upon close of training.

Visit us at www.crisislink.org or call (703) 527-6016

Our next training will begin VERY SOON! Don't miss out-- apply now!! Please see our website for more information and to apply online.

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