when: Starts Friday, January 31st, 2020
where: Old Dutch Church, 272 Wall St, Kingston, NY
Open to all 16 and over Are you interested in helping both your local and wider community? Are you that listening ear that friends and loved ones always seem to turn to? Are you interested in using the skills you have and building on your knowledge of helping? Family’s hotline training is just what you’re looking for!
Training covers the core of Family’s phone and texting hotline and walk-in services. Training topics include domestic violence, child abuse, mental health and substance abuse, adolescent issues, suicide, and homelessness. The training is free of charge and oriented towards personal growth. You will learn active, compassionate listening skills and ways to connect with people in need. Family offers an opportunity to be part of the change you wish to see in the world. Intervention is as simple as answering a phone call or text message at the moment someone reaches out. It is as direct as offering a cup of coffee and a bag of food to someone who is hungry. It takes your skill and the amazing depth of resources Family has gathered over its 49 year history.
The training will qualify you to volunteer at any of our three walk-in centers – New Paltz, Ellenville, or Woodstock. For more information call (845) 679-2485 or stop by Family of Woodstock, 16 Rock City Rd, to fill out an application.
Kingston Training Schedule
1/31 – Listening Skills and Relationship Building, 9am-4pm
2/4 – SafeTALK, 6-9pm
2/7 – Domestic Violence, imminent risk and safe planning, 9am-4pm
2/11 – Cultural Competency 6-9pm
2/14 – Youth Mental Health First Aid, 9am-5pm
2/21 – SHA/ Narcan and Trauma Informed Care, 9am-4pm
2/28 – History/MR and Ethics et al, 9am-4pm
3/6 – Mental Health First Aid, 9am-5pm
10 spaces available
Registration is closed for this event.
