Suicide Hotline Manager
CantSay, US
Female, 0
I supervise and train telephone operators for a suicide hotline. In addition to answering phones myself, I am also available when questions about protocol come up or if a phone operator is having trouble dealing with the emotions being expressed by a caller. Like many non-profits, we are now in danger of being shut down because of budget cuts.
No, that would definitely not be allowed and would probably be offensive to non-Christian callers.
Knowing if you can live off what you want to do is definitely not a dumb question.
It really will depend on the hotline and the position. A lot of time the operators taking calls are volunteers. From the basic administrative positions and up, salaries will likely start at minimum wage. Remember these tend to be very poorly funded organizations that have to stretch every dollar to stay open.
I don't know about any stats like that. I would imagine anything that gives people a chance to think about a serious decision is a good thing.
Anyone who is feeling suicidal should call a hotline, speak to a friend or family member, or go to the nearest emergency room. This isn't a counseling forum.
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I didn't. It probably depends on the hotline.
Our shifts are typically about five hours long. The number of calls varies, but usually twenty or so calls. Some of those calls might only be a few minutes long while others might go on for a half hour or more.
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