Helpline Programs
Program Overview
These programs are focused on answering different helplines in need during this time.
Please scroll down to read more information about each project.
Student Coordinator
Name: Melanie Schroeder, MS3
Student Leaders:
For interest or questions on individual projects, please contact the project's student leader
- Crisis Textline
Melanie Schroeder, MS3
- Maricopa County COVID-19 Call Center
Kevin Gochenour, MS4
Program Descriptions:
Crisis Textline
This is a national organization of volunteer crisis counselors who assist individuals with mental health struggles, particularly depression, anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and domestic abuse. The organization is currently in higher need of volunteers due to increased mental health concerns with COVID-19.
This opportunity involves volunteering on an individual basis
To get started, there is an application involving short essay questions, quiz questions, and at least 2 references
The training is 30 hours total which can either be done over 2 weeks or 6 weeks (all online, self-paced)
Please note: Minimum requirement of at least 4 hours/week for a total of at least 200 hours
Maricopa County Health Department Volunteers: COVID-19 Call Center
Interested students apply for and are accepted by the Maricopa County Health Department (MCDPH) volunteers. Volunteers supporting this initiative work in the Maricopa County Department of Public Health to answer calls to the county's COVID hotline.
Time Commitment: Minimum of one 4-hour shift
