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Access Services - Teen Talk Line

Eligibility

Youth up to 19 years old, must live in Chester County. Teen Talk Line is geared towards youth between 12-19, but at times younger children who have access to a phone or tablet will reach out and we can support them too. To be eligible for the volunteer opportunity, youth must be at least entering 9th grade.
https://www.accessservices.org/services/peer-support-and-teen-talk-line/
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Languages

Translation service available

Application process

Any teen can reach out to the Teen Talk Line between 3-7pm any day and let us know they are reaching out for the first time. As long as they are reaching out from within Chester County, we will begin supporting them. To inquire about volunteer opportunities or other questions about Teen Talk Line, email [email protected].

Fees

None, free support

Service area

Chester, PA

Description

855-852-8336 (call) or 484-362-9515 (Text) – Daily 3-7pm Our Teen Talk Line provides free live call and text lines (warm lines) where teens can speak anonymously with a teen volunteer or young adult certified peer specialist about any issues or problems without fear of judgment. The teens and young adults answering our lines have their own lived experiences and can provide an empathetic, listening ear to any issue you may be facing. 855-852-8336 (Call) or 484-362-9515 (Text) – Daily 3-7pm Within Teen Talk Line, there is also an opportunity for youth to volunteer to support their peers. We know that high school environments are enhanced when students support one another. Volunteers are coached in fielding supportive conversations that lead to connection, growth, comfort, and friendship. Our student volunteers grow in empathy for others, as well as in skills in managing conversations about mental health

Providing organization

Access Services

Access Services is a non-profit committed to building stronger communities by empowering individuals to achieve wholeness and belonging. Serving eastern Pennsylvania since 1976, we provide community support for adults, children, families, individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, behavioral health, and housing.