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Join TeenLine in de-stigmatizing and normalizing mental health through our hotline, outreach programs, support, and resources for youth, families, and schools.
Donate
Suicidal thoughts, abuse, depression, and isolation are some of the issues teens deal with everyday, but they don’t have to go through these things alone.
Donate to Teen Line to support our crisis hotline, outreach services, and suicide prevention program.
By Mail
Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services - c/o Development
4760 S. Sepulveda Blvd
Culver City, CA 90230
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v*If you would like to designate your donation to Teen Line, please notate this on your check.
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*Please make all checks payable to: Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services.
Looking for additional ways to donate? Learn More here >>
Teen Volunteers
Teen Listeners are the heart of Teen Line. Teen Line's staff carefully screen and select volunteers to support our crisis hotline and receive outreach training. Volunteers respond to calls, emails, and texts every evening from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. PST. ​​​​​​
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Teen Line holds three training sessions per year: Fall, Spring, and Summer. Please only apply to our program if you live in or near Los Angeles, CA as all trainings and hotline shifts are held in-person in West Los Angeles. We currently do not have a way for teens to volunteer online/remotely.
To be notified once future applications are available, sign up for our future volunteer email list by clicking on the subscribe button and choosing "Future Teen Line Volunteer" from the dropdown menu.
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If you are an adult mental health associate looking for volunteer opportunities, please send your resume to Cheryl Eskin at ceskin@didihirsch.org.
Why volunteer with Teen Line:
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Receive a 65 hour training program to gain invaluable knowledge on specialized listening and communication techniques.
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Receive training on topics including crisis intervention, suicide prevention, diversity, sexuality and gender identity, child abuse, and self-destructive behaviors.
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Support other teens by clarifying their concerns, discussing the options available, and providing community resources.
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Volunteers are unpaid, although you may receive community service credit at school.
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Create lasting friendships with your fellow Teen Line Listeners
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Make a difference, in some cases, a life-saving one.
If you have any additional questions feel free to email Shamen at sbalasooriya@didihirsch.org.
Requirements:
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Be at least 14 years old and in or entering 9th, 10th, or 11th grade*
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Live in or near Los Angeles, California
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Complete the online application form
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Attend the training session, interview, and orientation, with no absences permitted.
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Be fully vaccinated against COVID-19
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If accepted, all volunteers are required to show proof of a negative TB blood test administered within the last 12 months (see our FAQ sheet for more info).
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Be able to commit to volunteering in person for at least two evening shifts per month.
Please view our Frequently Asked Questions sheet for further information.
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*Fall of 9th grade is the first eligible training period and Fall of 11th grade is the last eligible training period.
Partner With Us
We partner with foundations, corporations, schools, and other nonprofit organizations who share our mission of providing support, resources, and hope to young people. There are many ways we can work together.
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We are always looking for creative ways to create partnerships. Email us for more information.
Book us for outreach presentations
We are restructuring our outreach program and will not be providing individual presentations to schools or youth organizations at this time. Check out our Schools page for more information.
Bring our Trainings to your school
Teen Line offers several trainings for parents and educators. Learn more about the trainings we offer and how we can tailor them to your group needs.
Become and sponsor of our work
If you are a corporation interested in partnering with us, email us to learn more about our corporate sponsor benefits and how we can work together.
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