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149 people are interested
Volunteer Telephone Crisis Counselor
ORGANIZATION: Response Crisis Center
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149 people are interested
RESPONSE of Suffolk County, Inc. is a 24-hour hotline (631-751-7500). We have been the caring voice on the other end of the phone for over 30 years. We are a private, not-for-profit, community-based agency, and in addition to our free, confidential and anonymous telephone counseling, the hotline offers a current computerized information and referral program connecting callers with the most appropriate community resources to meet their needs.
As a hotline/support line telephone crisis counselor, volunteers learn to engage callers who are in crisis, build trust, handle emergency situations (eg calls regarding suicide, domestic violence, runaways, etc.) and make referrals to community resources. To do this they acquire active listening skills by attending our training program, as well as additional volunteer workshops.
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About Response Crisis Center
Location:
P.O. Box 300, Stony Brook, NY 11790, US
Mission Statement
To develop and implement programs and services designed to meet the area's needs for crisis intervention and the primary prevention of mental illness, self-destructive and suicidal behavior.
Description
24-Hour Crisis Intervention/Suicide Prevention Hotline-Community Education Program - provides lectures and workshops on a variety of mental health topics for schools, community organizations and civic groups. Support Line - provides support for individuals who are physically and/or emotionally isolated. Training and Technical Assistance - Crisis Counseling Training is open to staff from other agencies. After-Hours and Weekend Back-Up Services - provides emergency after-hour and weekend back-up services for the runaway programs and many other service agencies in Suffolk County.
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
P.O. Box 300Stony Brook, NY 11790
DATE POSTED
June 9, 2016
SKILLS
- People Skills
- Relationship Building
- Verbal / Written Communication
GOOD FOR
- People 55+
REQUIREMENTS
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training