Volunteers Are Our Greatest Resource for Suicide Organizations
Our dedicated volunteers offer hope and encouragement to those who are experiencing crisis in their lives. We receive nearly 2,000 calls per month from people who are overwhelmed with whatever the crisis might be and in need of a warm, caring voice and a listening ear. This kindness offers an alternative to suicide and a chance to work through their feelings.
You Can Make a Difference
You can become a part of the vital work of the Suicide and Crisis Center. Training classes for the crisis line are offered a minimum of twice a year. The extensive training requires attendance at classes for ten consecutive weeks, one evening a week. After the training and internship is completed, volunteers are asked to commit to one 3 to 4 hour shift per week for at least six months. Shifts are available 24 hours a day!
If you are interested in volunteering to be a crisis line volunteer, please call 214-824-7020 or email us at volunteer@sccenter.org. You can also inquire about volunteer opportunities by completing and submitting the online form.
Because of our warm, generous, and dedicated volunteers, we hear appreciation like this for all that our suicide organization offers.
“I just want to thank SCC/ Texas crisis center for the services that it provides to the community. I appreciate the personal time and information the panel of speakers provided to my class this semester. I have already heard from several students, and they are as touched as I am with the stories and strength of the panel. I am so thankful that I found SCC and all of you wonderful souls that want to bring community awareness to this topic.”
From a new trainee:
“The course was just incredible!”
“Pain shared is pain divided; joy shared is joy multiplied.”
“During my time on the Board of the Suicide and Crisis Center, I have heard stories from many participants in the Center’s Survivors of Suicide (SOS) program about the impact the SOS program has had on their lives after the loss of their loved ones. By connecting Survivors with the Center’s trained facilitators and other Survivors who understand first-hand what they are going through, the SOS program provides invaluable support to those healing from grief.”