Volunteer Needs in the Community

Requests for Volunteers from our Mental Health Partners around the State

Crisis Intervention Center

General Agency Information
The Crisis Intervention Center (Crisis Center) meets the needs of Middle Tennesseans every hour of every day. Founded in 1968 to prevent suicide and provide crisis services through a 24-hour hotline, today we also provide crisis counseling and information about area resources for callers whose struggles include financial problems, domestic violence, substance abuse, and mental illness. Click here for more details.

Callers in crisis, those who need emotional support, or those wanting assistance with basic needs such as food, housing, and affordable health services speak with trained crisis counselors and information specialists. Our counselors help callers identify their most pressing needs, explore options, form action plans, set goals, and/or agree to accept referrals.

A Crisis Center Professional Ladder encourages telephone counselors at three levels: Crisis Associate, Crisis Specialist, and Senior Crisis Specialist.

Student Placement
Opportunities are available for students at the Crisis Center for practicums and student volunteer services.

Volunteer & Student Placement Opportunities
There are four main areas in which Crisis Center volunteers and students can invest their time and make a difference at the Crisis Center. Each area contains many volunteer opportunities to suit a variety of strengths and personalities. Volunteers are welcome to experience as many of these opportunities as they have time for and are comfortable exploring. Each opportunity will provide a unique volunteer experience and allow an individual to get to know other staff and volunteers so they can really feel like a part of the Crisis Center team. We invite you to get involved at whatever level works for you!

Since 1968 the Crisis Center has been providing life saving services to our community. Our volunteers continue to be a crucial part of the Crisis Center. Without the support of community members like you, we would not be able to provide such important services for people in need.

We appreciate your interest in helping others. If you have any questions, concerns, or simply want more information about becoming a volunteer, please contact Melanie at 615-298-3359, Extension 228. You will find working with our extraordinary, loving community to be a rewarding and life-enhancing experience. Together we will learn more about ourselves, each other, and the world we live in. Click here to learn more about our volunteer opportunities.

Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network
Nashville, TN 37204
615-298-3359 work
615-244-7444 Crisis Call
615-383-9714 fax
1-800-Suicide
sridgwaytn@aol.com

The Tennessee Suicide Prevention Network needs volunteers to help with general office tasks. Contact Scott Ridgway if you can help with Administrative needs: filing, answer phones, working on data base, newsletter, making copies and so forth.

Whitehaven Southwest Mental Health Center
1087 Alice Avenue
Memphis, TN 38106

Recreation Volunteers: Teach arts and crafts to clients living in supervised residential programs, emergency shelter and group homes.

Recreation Volunteers: Schedule and accompany clients on recreational outings, church and medical appointments.

Tutors: Tutor school-age children in various subjects.

Tutors: Teach computer skills to adults and children with mental illness.

Office Assistants: File notes, arrange charts and other office duties.

Landscaping: skilled individuals needed to design and landscape properties owned and operated by the agency.

Contact Alma Prather Sledge, Director of Housing Operations (901) 261-6102 or
Velita Hillard, administrative Assistant/Housing Operations (901) 261-6147