Unable to attend at the scheduled time? No problem! You can find recordings of past events here. New recordings will be posted within two business days of the scheduled date. (Only host will be visable in recordings, host will make an announcement before recording begins. Wellness events will not be recorded.)
May New Grad Forum
Date: Thursday, 5/8/ 25 at 1:00 pm-2:00 pm ET
Hosts: Success Coach Rhe Bremer-Gallagher and Bilingual Learning Specialist
Ema Andrade
Are you a New Grad or new volunteer? If you are, we have an event for you! We want to invite you to get to know more about the roles of some of the people you’ll be working with on a daily basis- coaches and supervisors! RSVP to join our New Grad Forum event with Rhe and Ema. You’ll be able to get to know more about navigating the platform, ask the host any questions during a Q&A, express any concerns you may have as you prepare for your first shift or questions you have after your first few shifts, hear some tips from the coaches for your journey as a volunteer, become familiarized with the platform though a tour, and meet other new volunteers. We hope to see you there!
Register HERE ➡️ MAY New Grad Forum
My Sister Liv: A Virtual Screening & Panel Discussion
Date: Tuesday, May 20th from 5-7pm ET
Host: Partner Event / Screening (Liv Project)
Description: MY SISTER LIV is a documentary film that features sisters Tess and Liv, who from a young age are inseparable, with what seems to be an unbreakable bond. However, as Liv enters adolescence and struggles with the relentless pressures of social media, depression, body dysmorphia, and often thoughts of suicide, her big sister Tess struggles to help her.
MY SISTER LIV is a rare and riveting journey into the life of a young girl and her loved ones. As Tess and her family learn to cope with unthinkable loss, they begin the heartbreaking journey to understand the circumstances that led to Liv's death and learn from experts who give real solutions and hope.
What to expect during the screening:
- Welcome
- Introductions and Pre-Film Logistics
- Film Screening
- Post-Film Panel Discussion
Register HERE ➡️ My Sister Liv: A Virtual Screening & Panel Discussion
May Community Compass
Date: Wednesday 5/21/25 at 12pm EST
Hosts: Learning Specialist Jo Eidman & Senior Success Coach Maggy Kucera
This is a designated space for trainees & newly graduated vCCs to log on for support. Our goal is to offer guidance for trainees who are feeling nervous about taking a conversation upon graduation, or any other training-related nerves that come up. We also want to hold space for new grads/existing vCCs who are feeling uneasy about taking conversations on the platform.
Register HERE ➡️Community Compass
Preparing for the Experience of Crisis Intervention
Date: Thursday 5/22/25 at 6pm EST
Hosts: Senior Success Coach Nicole Kraus and Senior Success Coach Michael Balletta
Feeling a bit uneasy about engaging in crisis conversations on the Platform? Want to help but nervous about how to start? Had a tough shift, and unsure about returning? Join us for "Preparing for the Experience of Crisis Intervention." This interactive session will explore the realities of volunteer Crisis Counselor work, offering insights on how to internally prepare for challenging conversations and effectively decompress afterward. You'll also have the opportunity to connect and share space with fellow volunteers through engaging activities. Join us as we take time to highlight both the difficulties and the rewarding aspects of this vital support. Hope to see you there!
Register HERE ➡️ Preparing for the Experience of Crisis Intervention
NOTE: Please note that the event Preparing for the Experience of Crisis Intervention will not be recorded, as we want to honor the sensitive nature of the conversations and experiences being shared.
MAY Skills Refresh
Date: Thursday, 5/29/25 at 3:00 pm -4:30 pm ET
Hosts: Senior Success Coach Maggy Kucera and Learning Specialist Bethany Gormley
Come sharpen your crisis intervention skills with us! Whether you’ve been a volunteer with Crisis Text Line for a few months or a few years, these collaborative sessions, recurring monthly, are designed to help you refresh practices around core training concepts. During the first hour of the interactive session we will revisit the fundamental components of our training—including opportunities to engage in dynamic activities alongside fellow volunteers. This will be followed by a 30 minute open Q & A where you will be able to ask 2 Supervisors pressing questions in an informal and supportive setting. Bring a notebook, something to write with, and your curiosity.
Register HERE ➡️ MAY Skills Refresh Session
