717-652-4400
(Harrisburg Area)
717-249-6226
(Carlisle
Area)
800-932-4616
(Toll
Free)
Giving the Gift of Listening for
over 41 years
Providing
Central Pennsylvania residents of Cumberland, Dauphin & Perry Counties with Free,
Confidential Listening, Health and Human Services Information & Referral 24
hours a day, 7 days a week.
As a CONTACT volunteer, you provide a valuable service to your community. You also receive many benefits, such as new friendships and opportunities for continued learning.
The CONTACT experience will be as rewarding for you as it is for those who reach out for help.
T
he training program is designed to help teach the art of "active listening" and includes topics such as:- Drug and Alcohol issues
- Crisis intervention
- Community resources
- Problem solving
- Mental health issues
Training is held several time a year at varying locations throughout the tri-county region. The intensive training adds up to 50 hours classroom and practical experience.
Call the CONTACT business office at 717.652.4987 or click HERE to get information on our next training class.
Training Start Dates:
Monday, January 30, 2012
Monday, April 16, 2012
Monday, July 9, 2012
Monday, October 1, 2012
6:00 PM
at The Pennsylvania United Church Center
900 South Arlington Ave. Harrisburg, PA
Click here for more information and a training registration form or call the CONTACT Business line 717-652-4987
Commitment
After completion of training, new volunteers are expected to give 12
hours a month for six months, then 8 - 12 hours a month thereafter. Shifts are
flexible, YOU pick the times that best fit your busy schedule.
CONTACT Helpline PO Box 90035 Harrisburg, PA 17109 Office: 717-652-4987 Monday-Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm