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24-hour suicide prevention Hotline (2382
0000)
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This
hotline service has been in operation since 1995. Being highly confidential,
it is dedicated to depressed, desperate and suicidal people of all
ages. Up to late 2006, the number of handled calls has exceeded 210,000. The
hotline is manned by trained volunteers. Through active listening,
care and acceptance, the callers are offered emotional support helping
them to regain the will to live on.
In December 2001, SPS started an elderly hotline 2382 0881 serving
suicidal elderly who suffer from depression. The project aims at providing
timely counselling service and medical intervention for high-risk
elderly.
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Volunteer recruiting
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In
order to reach out to more needy elderly, SPS sincerely invites you
to be our volunteers. To become an eligible
hotline volunteer, you don't need to possess any particular qualifications.
All you need is a strong will to serve others and a firm service commitment.
Besides, you are also expected to:
Be aged 21 or above;
Be willing to care for people in emotional distress;
Be prepared to serve for 12 – 14 hours a month;
Pass the selection and complete the training program and;
Be able to undergo a 3-month probation and then serve on the hotline
for at least 9 months.
For enquiries, please call 2382 2007
or email admin@sps.org.hk
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