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| Last updated on September 30, 2008 |
"Our passion is caring and listening--empowering people to make positive life changes. We do this through connections between people and critical resources."
Description:
You will receive training and support to respond to callers who need help with problem solving, emotional support, and crisis events as a phone worker on the 24-Hour Crisis Line. Teens can answer calls from their peers on the Teen Link help line.
You can be part of a team that really makes a difference. If you enjoy helping others, can find a few hours a week to come in, and want to become the best communicator that you can be, this is the opportunity for you!
History:
Crisis Clinic began in 1964 as one family's answer to an act of violence that could have been avoided. As a result of that experience, community members joined together to create America's second oldest crisis telephone line. The 24-Hour Crisis Line provides immediate help to individuals, families and friends of those in emotional crisis. It remains the only place where King County residents can call for crisis intervention and help locating community resources 24 hours a day. Youth, ages 13-19, respond to calls from other teens on the Teen Link help line each evening between 6- 10 PM.
Contact people:
Office fax number: (206) 461-8368
Address:
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1515 Dexter Ave N., Ste. 300
Seattle, WA 98109
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Web Site: http://www.crisisclinic.org
Directions:
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Please call for directions
Nearest Bus Stop: 26, 28, 1 min. minute walk |
Miscellaneous Information
| Liability |
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Yes
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| Does your organization welcome court-ordered community service volunteers? |
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No
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| Does your organization have volunteer positions for youth 12-18? |
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Yes
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Volunteer Reflections
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Overall Experience 
Teen Link - the ultimate learning experience!
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I've been volunteering at the Crisis Clinic (and more specifically, Teen Link) as a phone worker. I've gained so much insight regarding the way we tick. I've learned how to look at a tough conflict objectively and with empathy.. which is a lot harder when you're doing it over the phone.
posted by ykantchristype on July 22, 2003 |
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