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39 people are interested
Life Savers Needed
ORGANIZATION: Suicide Prevention Services
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39 people are interested
Compassionate, caring volunteers are needed to answer a 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline. Each new volunteer receives approximately 50 hours of training and then makes a commitment to work on the hotline one shift each week for six months. , 2016 through May, 2017. Many volunteers choose to keep working on the hotlinThe next class begins on March 29, and the "graduates" will work on the hotline from June through November. Many volunteers sign up to volunteer for additional time after their first six months, but this is not required. The hotline is operated by North Central Mental Health Services.
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About Suicide Prevention Services
Location:
North Central Mental Health Services, 1301 North High Street, Columbus, OH 43201, US
Mission Statement
To reduce the rate of suicide in Central Ohio by:
- Operating a 24-Hour Suicide Prevention Hotline
- Educating the public about warning signs and steps to take when such signs are present
- Helping families and friends deal with the tragedy of a completed suicide
- Reaching out to attempters to offer support in preventing future attempts
Description
North Central Mental Health Services is a comprehensive mental health and recovery program. Its Suicide Prevention Team operates 24-hour Suicide Prevention Hotlines that are answered by trained, caring volunteers. Staff and volunteers make presentations about preventing suicides to schools, faith centers, civic organizations, etc.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
1301 North High StreetColumbus, OH 43201
DATE POSTED
March 10, 2017
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Counseling / Mental Health
- Crisis Counseling
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 17
- Orientation or Training
- 50 hrs. of training. Six months on the hotline
- Dependability, dedication and maturity