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Virtual Opportunity
The Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line is currently seeking volunteers interested in becoming trained mental health navigators! Goal Grant Halliburton Foundation developed the Here For Texas Mental Health Navigation Line to help individuals find appropriate care for their mental health needs. The Navigation Line offers resources, information and support via telephone, email, and chat in English and Spanish. The goal of the Navigation Line is to make life-changing-and life-saving-connections between patients and providers just a phone call away. Get Involved We need volunteers to serve on the Navigation Line. Our trained volunteer mental health navigators are equipped to help all types of callers, ranging from people seeking information and resources for themselves, to caregivers, family, friends, clergy, hospitals, schools, mental health providers, law enforcement, and community agencies. This can be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to play a critical supporting role in the lives of those with mental health needs. We're looking for English-speaking and bilingual (English/Spanish) volunteers. Previous mental health experience is not required. Training The Foundation provides a comprehensive training course to prepare you for this role: · Phase 1: A 28-hour classroom training course to learn about mental health issues, communication skills, treatment options, cultural considerations, and crisis intervention. · Phase 2: A period of observing incoming calls, followed by a period of answering calls and providing appropriate support and information with supervision. · Phase 3: Mental health navigators begin answering calls on their own. APPLY TODAY FALL 2024 SCHEDULE All sessions are virtual from 9:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 27 - Introduction to Mental Health Thursday, August 29 - Supporting a Person with Mental Illness Tuesday, September 3 - Communication Skills Pt. 1 Thursday, September 5 - Communication Skills Pt. 2 Tuesday, September 10 - Cultural Considerations Tuesday, September 17 - Identifying Safety Risks Thursday, September 19 - Technology Training and Practice Calls Apply Today! The mental health navigator application is available at GrantHalliburton.org/navigator. Applications are due by Friday, August 9. Questions? Contact Crystal at crystal@granthalliburton.org or call 972-744-9790 x1117
Date Posted: 2024-07-12