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6 people are interested
Crisis Hotline Volunteers
ORGANIZATION: Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Please visit the new page to apply.
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6 people are interested
The Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Hotline (Kern BHRSH) is a program designed to provide individual and family support to consumers and potential consumers of mental health services. The Hotline provides crisis counseling, suicide intervention, and referrals for immediate crisis services. Kern BHRS also provides information about community-based resources, helps the client make contact with the resources, and helps with other identified human service needs. The goal is to provide an immediate,available telephone based counseling resource to individuals in crisis. The Hotline provides services to any individual who calls.There are no eligibility requirements.
Kern BHRS is dedicated to assuring that individuals receive the highest quality, most effective, and culturally appropriate combination of individualized treatment, education, and support. Individuals served are involved in all aspects of their care whether related to the Hotline or other MH services. Services are provided in a manner that is responsive to each individual’s unique characteristics, needs, and abilities.
Kern BHRS will provide all of the training needed to prepare each volunteer to effectively handle a variety of crisis situations, and to be a competent Crisis Interventionist.
More opportunities with Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
No additional volunteer opportunities at this time.
About Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services
Location:
2151 College Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93305, US
Mission Statement
The mission of the Kern County Behavioral Health Board is to advocate for individuals and families living with mental illness and/or addiction by support and oversight of Kern Behavioral Health and Recovery Services and recommendations to the Board of Supervisors.
Description
Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is a high quality county department. We utilize many well-respected evidence-based approaches, and are constantly working to improve our ability to serve individuals with mental illnesses or addictions who can recover and rejoin us as members of a thriving community. To be a successful department, we always start with hope. Whether you are an individual looking for help, a family member seeking understanding for a loved one, or even a professional looking for a place to work,
CAUSE AREAS
WHEN
WHERE
2525 N Chester-ANNEXBakersfield, CA 93308
DATE POSTED
August 16, 2018
SKILLS
- Data Entry
- Basic Computer Skills
- Crisis Intervention
- Customer Service
GOOD FOR
N/A
REQUIREMENTS
- Background Check
- Must be at least 18
- Orientation or Training
- 8 hours a week. 1 8 hour day or two 4 hours a week
- One year commitment.