Live in PA? Become a Remote CONTACT Helpline Volunteer Today!

CONTACT Helpline has provided 24-hour information, and referral services to Cumberland, Dauphin, and Perry Counties, as well as listening to all over the world since 1970. Our telephone volunteers respond to a wide range of needs: family problems, substance abuse, mental health issues, housing, emergency services, health problems and more. No matter what, CONTACT is there to help.

You can make a difference, one call at a time, by becoming a CONTACT volunteer. The training program is designed to help you learn the art of "active listening" and includes topics such as drug and alcohol issues, crisis intervention, community resources, problem solving and mental health issues. Training is completely remote and includes 35 hours of virtual training via learning management system and ZOOM followed by 20 hours of apprenticeship training. Our extensive training is an excellent continued learning opportunity for anyone interested in strengthening their interpersonal communication skills.

For more information about training, or to register, call CONTACT Helpline at 717-652-4987 or email contact@contacthelpline.org.

Please Note: To take part in this volunteer opportunity, volunteers are required to have access to high-speed internet and a computer. Additionally, it is preferred that volunteers reside in the vibrant Central Pennsylvania area.