Apr 13, 2016

Gain crisis intervention and suicide prevention experience as a Montgomery County Hotline Intern/Volunteer! Next training begins May 17th so act now!

Internship and Volunteer Opportunities
Montgomery County Hotline
Next Training Class begins May 17th
Following Training Class begins July 12th
September to October Training Class TBA

Hotline Program Description:

Hotline Volunteer Application:
http://ter.ps/hotlineapp

The Montgomery County Hotline is seeking interested students for internship and volunteer opportunities. The MC Hotline is a 24-hour, 7 day a week service that provides telephone supportive listening, facilitation of problem solving, crisis intervention, suicide prevention, and information and resources to Montgomery County residents and concerned friends and family. Trained volunteers and interns answer calls for the Montgomery County Hotline, Youth Crisis Hotline, and National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. The Hotline works closely with the Montgomery County Crisis Center as part of a continuum of services to Montgomery County residents.

Volunteers and interns are required to attend a training that is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology. A time commitment is required.

The Hotline is a great way to gain experience in the helping field and give back to the community. Make a difference in your life and the lives of others!

The next training will begin May 17th and will end June 3rd. This class will be during the day on Friday’s and also has two Wednesday evening class. MCMHA has another class starting on July 12th and ending on August 18th. For more information and to receive an application please contact Victoria Layfield at (301) 424-0656 ext.516 or email at vlayfield@mhamc.org.

The MC Hotline is a program of the Mental Health Association of Montgomery County. For more information about the Mental Health Association, please visit www.mhamc.org.

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