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California Youth Crisis Line Charity Profile
The California Youth Crisis Line is a statewide, toll free, 24-hour, confidential phone line available to young people between the ages of 12-24, and concerned friends and family members. CCY provides crisis intervention counseling on many issues including family problems, sexual assault, eating disorders, teen pregnancy, substance abuse, suicide and more. CCY offers support, encouragement, and referrals to youth needing assistance or in crisis situations.
In many instances, the Crisis Line is the first resource a young person in crisis has for assistance outside of law enforcement. The Crisis Line is an immediate, reliable and free phone link between young people and their local services. Counselors locate services for callers from a database of more than 5,500 providers in California. Speaking with a crisis counselor provides youth and parents with a confidential and nonjudgmental forum to discuss their concerns.
California Youth Crisis Line Volunteer Information
Working the 24-hour crisis line is the most popular form of volunteer work. However, we also offer volunteer opportunities for someone looking for something more short term such as administrative tasks and other office
projects.
The training for volunteering on the CYCL consists of 40 hours of listening skills, role plays and guest speakers. Then, new volunteers are paired up with veteran counselors for “buddy training” sessions and they have the opportunity to listen to calls and hear how the counselor deals with them and then they begin to answer calls with the counselor there. It is a wonderful opportunity for anyone to improve their listening skills and help a youth or parent or family member through a difficult time.
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California Youth Crisis Line
