Become a Crisis
Line Volunteer

Callers are listened to and accepted, options are explored,
and information and referrals are provided.
Become a Volunteer

Since 1971, the Crisis Line has been responding 24/7 to people
who are troubled, stressed, and need someone to listen.

601-713-HELP (4357)

Crisis Line Volunteer Training Class Scheduled

            
           Our next CONTACT the Crisis Line training for Volunteer Telephone Crisis Counselors
           will begin on Saturday, January 18, 2025 and will continue for a total of four Saturdays
           (January 18th, January 25th, February 1st, and February 8th). The time for each class is
           8:00 am  to 4:30 pm.
 
           You must attend all sessions to become a Certified Volunteer Telephone Crisis Counselor

Get Involved

Become a volunteer Crisis Counselor to handle calls from those who are troubled, stressed, and need someone to listen

Extensive Training

Handle calls from those who are troubled, stressed, and need someone to listen.

Volunteer Hours

Volunteers are asked to commit to serving 8 volunteer hours each month.

Provide Help

Intervene in suicide threats, domestic violence, rape, and other endangerments to life and limb.

Impact Community

24,923 calls came into CONTACT the Crisis Line in 2023.

Become a Volunteer

Thank you so much. I was apprehensive about calling because I didn't want to hear the
pity in anyone's voice, but you are much, much more than that.
You may have just saved my life, for sure.

About Us

CONTACT the Crisis Line started as an interfaith ministry founded in 1971 by a group of mental health professionals and ministers who shared the conviction that no one should have to face life’s challenges without a caring, objective listener. While no longer a interfaith ministry, today it continues as crisis line answering all calls unconditionally. CONTACT the Crisis Line serves as the states main 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline call center serving 74 of the 82 counties in MS.

We are fully accredited by International Council for Helplines (ICH)

Because of the crisis line actions my children still have a mother, my students still
have a teacher, I still have a life.

Impacting Our Community

The volunteers/paid staff are caring listeners, help callers to consider alternatives, provide empowerment through information and referrals, offer hope where this is possible, and express their loving concern even to callers who cannot love themselves.
Become a Volunteer