Volunteer Crisis Line Counselor

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Looking for a meaningful way to make a difference?

Caring Contact is an award-winning, volunteer-staffed crisis hotline and listening community that answered over 17,000 calls last year from people in crisis, having suicidal thoughts or simply needing someone to talk to. They will be offering their 104th volunteer crisis counselor training in the Fall of 2024. The training will take place once a week for 10 weeks plus one full weekend.

Applications accepted at https://caringcontact.org/listener-training/

Participants receive 46 hours of comprehensive training by nationally certified instructors in active listening and Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training. Volunteers develop the ability to listen actively, assess the needs of someone in crisis and provide empathy and support.

"This training and volunteer opportunity is ideal for people of varying backgrounds, including retirees, empty-nesters, stay-at-home parents, and full-time professionals" said Mary Claire Givelber, Caring Contact's executive director.

Following the training, new volunteer crisis counselors will be supported by seasoned listeners during a 24-hour internship before they take calls on their own. Caring Contact provides ongoing support and training opportunities to allow volunteers to hone their skills. This volunteer opportunity can be performed remotely after a successful training period.

To learn more, visit www.caringcontact.org or call 908-301-1899.

Background and Reference checks are required.

If you need someone to listen, call us at 908-232-2880.

If you, or someone you know, are in crisis, call 988, the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline.

You are Not Alone.