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Show Crisis Line needs volunteers Utah County Crisis Line is a telephone intervention program serving Utah County residents who are in a crisis situation. The telephone calls are taken by volunteers trained to know what resources are available in the community to aid in solving personal per-sonal problems. "We are seeking volunteers for the next training session which begins July 30," according to Robin Holley, president- of the Utah County Crisis Line. The training is held at 7 p.m. at the Red Cross Building in Provo. Volunteers would attend formal training as well as on-the-job training under supervision. Although the time required is flexible, ' volunteers would spend three hours a week. A commitment of eight months is desired. Crisis Line programs operate throughout the U.S. In Utah County the program began in 1972. It is funded by United Way. Holley says Utah County Crisis Line receives 500 to 600 calls a month and currently utilizes 45-50 volunteers. Crisis Line operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Crisis Line Hot Line number is listed inside the front cover of the telephone book. For more information about the Crisis Line call 374-8108. |