Volunteers wanted for Speak2us mental health helpline initiative
According to a press release, Speak2us mental health helpline Project Director S. Selvamani said that the trust was founded in 1992 by Senior Consultant Psychiatrist C. Ramasubramanian. As part of its mental health initiatives, the trust in a joint initiative with HCL Foundation established Speak2us to support people in distress and provide safe and supportive psychological first-aid services for people who were in distress.
The helpline fully managed by dedicated and trained volunteers was in the process of identifying suitable dedicated volunteers to enhance the quality of the services. Interested persons could apply. The minimum qualification was a Bachelor's Degree. Those who are fluent in Tamil and have strong empathy skills for handling the phone calls can apply. The deadline for receiving the applications was May 31. For more information, interested persons can contact 73050 33372, the press release said.
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