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Posted by Fivefires on March 12, 2007, at 21:21:20
They get paid for it here. They also do sometimes volunteer some time.
There are peer supports and psych nurses.
Depending upon situation, speak to one or another.
I've just met a peer support that I just really 'clicked' with and it's like I've got a new friend, and she's gettin' paid! She says she feels the connection too. Reminds me, prayer 4her 2night fearing 6hr flight Oahu.
So I think, someone like Phillipa would make a very good support person for a warmline (usually 5p to 11p) or hotline (24-7). What about me? U guys can tell me the truth. Am I too sensitive?
What would the qualities need be wonder and wonder if you'd receive free training.
This is something a lot of us could maybe think about doing that need some more income.
5f
Posted by Phillipa on March 12, 2007, at 21:34:55
In reply to Working for a Hotline, posted by Fivefires on March 12, 2007, at 21:21:20
Maybe Dr. Bob will pay me to do one!!!!!Love Phillipa it is something I had to do when working after dayshift went home. But NC is not Arizona. Love Phillipa
Posted by Gee on March 13, 2007, at 13:25:53
In reply to Re: Working for a Hotline » Fivefires, posted by Phillipa on March 12, 2007, at 21:34:55
Phillipa I think you could do great at a hotline! Your nursing and caring instincts would be great, and you would also have the companionship!
How do you like volunteering there fivesfire? Back home they had a teen one staffed by teens and I really wanted to volunteer there, but at that time I didn't think it was such a good idea... crying along with the people phoning wouldn't have been soo great
Posted by Phillipa on March 13, 2007, at 13:49:19
In reply to Re: Working for a Hotline » Phillipa, posted by Gee on March 13, 2007, at 13:25:53
Gee hard to catch up with you. How are you. And send an e-mail when you can and catch me up. I don't think Five fires works for one but like me thinks he could be a good thing. Love Jan
Posted by Fivefires on March 14, 2007, at 15:12:36
In reply to Re: Working for a Hotline » Phillipa, posted by Gee on March 13, 2007, at 13:25:53
Hi Gee!
I don't work for a hotline.
I'm afraid I'm not in a place where I would be comfortable doing so.
Although, as re: your comment .. something about crying along w/ another .... There is one peer support specialist I love speaking with and have begun to ask for, when I call. She does sort of 'cry along w/ me' and then we both end up with our feelings lifted as the conversation goes further!
Others do take different approaches.
The clinicals (psych nurses) and the peer supports sort of take different approaches.
I believe you can attend support groups to prepare yourself for working on warm or hot lines.
As for Phillipa (yep talking about ya girl), IMO, 'she'd be wonderful at it'. But still, we all know ourselves best and when we are or are not able to begin something.
I need to learn a way to earn $ soon. I'm having a very very hard time staying, literally, 'off the streets'.
I have a physical injury making my ability to work very difficult as well.
5f
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