Samaritans of New York By Dylan Foley Between phone calls, the young artist explained why she volunteers for New York's only 24-hour suicide hotline. It is a nice way of belonging to the community. Its pool of ninety volunteers offers a compassionate ear ready to listen at any hour of the day.
Every call is strictly confidential.
When someone is in the middle of a crisis, they can't think straight. We cannot change the situation if the person has cancer or AIDS, but we can help them look at their options. It is really about connecting with people. With the hotline, a caller can be sure they will get a warm, nonjudgmental voice on the other end. This warm voice could also be a chance for help.