CONTACT Pittsburgh has offered immediate emotional support to help people of all ages who may be suicidal, in emotional distress, or in need of information and referral sources for nearly 30 years. Volunteers are needed to serve as Crisis Line Specialists for the 24 hour Crisis and Suicide hotline, Veterans hotline, Student and Young Adult hotline, and/or the Anti-Hate hotline. It is not necessary for volunteers to have a background in social work…volunteers include teachers, business professionals, health and safety personnel, nurses, lawyers, students, home-makers, and retirees. This is a great opportunity to learn about crisis management and counseling. Volunteers go through training and are asked to commit to a year of service, and the minimum age to serve as a Crisis Line Specialist is 18.

Please contact James Doyle if interested in becoming a Crisis Line Specialist at (412) 820-0100. Comprehensive training classes are offered four times a year for a nominal fee and they will focus on the development of active listening skills and an understanding of issues commonly raised by callers.

This opportunity is sponsored by: CONTACT Pittsburgh

Volunteers will work with the following groups

Adolescents (13-17) Older Adults (55+) Adults (26-54) Women Men Young Adults (18-25)

We need volunteers who are free at these times

Evenings Weekends Weekdays

This volunteer opportunity is available to the following types of volunteers

Adults (26-54) Young Adults (18-25) Adults (55+)

This volunteer opportunity addresses the following social interests

Mental Health

Contact Person:
James Doyle, Director of Outreach And Volunteer Recruitment, (phone), (email)

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Address:

PO Box 111294 Pittsburgh, PA 15238

Web Site: http://www.contactpgh.org