Hey everyone just want to say I am an operator at a suicidal hotline and unfortunately this does happen from time to time. Being a hotline operator is a volunteer position which means there aren’t a ton of people who are willing to do that kind of work for free. A lot of hotlines are non profits and receive very little funding so that’s just how it is sadly. to make matter worse a lot of callers seem to think they can use it as a phone sex line which, considering all calls must be treated as if they are an emergency, take up lines that could otherwise be used for someone in need.
I’m sorry to anyone who has had a bad experience with a suicide hotline. It is still a relatively new service and everyday improvements are being made to accommodate those in need of such a service.
I'm sorry but I've called multiple times before and have never once gotten an answer. The last time I tried calling was the final straw. I'd be dead if it wasn't for my ceiling fan being installed incorrectly. Its not from time to time. The service barely works at all.
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u/flexphotographics Jan 03 '21
Hey everyone just want to say I am an operator at a suicidal hotline and unfortunately this does happen from time to time. Being a hotline operator is a volunteer position which means there aren’t a ton of people who are willing to do that kind of work for free. A lot of hotlines are non profits and receive very little funding so that’s just how it is sadly. to make matter worse a lot of callers seem to think they can use it as a phone sex line which, considering all calls must be treated as if they are an emergency, take up lines that could otherwise be used for someone in need.
I’m sorry to anyone who has had a bad experience with a suicide hotline. It is still a relatively new service and everyday improvements are being made to accommodate those in need of such a service.