Crisis Line of the Fox Valley seeks volunteers, offers classes

Posted February 06, 2014 10:00 pm

Submitted by Crisis Line of the Fox Valley

Do you have good communication skills and enjoy helping people? The Crisis Line of the Fox Valley needs your help.

Economic strife has produced increased feelings of anxiety and depression. This has led to an increased need for Crisis Line services. The Crisis Line of the Fox Valley offers free, supportive counseling and referrals to community resources.

They are looking for empathic individuals with good communication skills to participate in the 10-week Crisis Line training program.

Classes start on Tuesday, March 18, at the Association for Individual Development's Behavioral Health site located at 1230 N. Highland Ave., Aurora.

The training focuses on mental illness, crisis intervention, suicide, addictions, abuse and community resources.

For more information or to register, call Cheryl at (630) 966-4304.

The Association for Individual Development is a nonprofit agency that serves persons with developmental disabilities and mental health needs. Its mission is to enrich the lives of persons with diverse disabilities by promoting individual achievement and inclusion in the community.

Article Comments

Article Categories
Aurora Communities Elgin North Aurora South Elgin St. Charles Submitted Content

Article Comments

Guidelines: Keep it civil and on topic; no profanity, vulgarity, slurs or personal attacks. People who harass others or joke about tragedies will be blocked. If a comment violates these standards or our terms of service, click the "flag" link in the lower-right corner of the comment box. To find our more, read our FAQ.