We are excited to announce that the Teen Talk App training program is now available nationwide!
To become a trained teen, teens must complete an application form and, if selected, participate in an interview. If selected for training, teens will participate in a live, virtual training (on Zoom) with a group of other teens who want to make a difference. Training covers mental health basics, crisis intervention, reflective communication, and self-care. Please review the below training options to see which one works best for you!
The 20-hour training is an abbreviated version of the 40-hour training. This means that teens who participate in the 20-hour training will be trained to support teens with some of the most common topics on the app, such as relationships, family, school stress, and friendships. Those who complete the 40-hour training, will have the knowledge to handle relationship posts as well as the more serious posts that we see which relate to self-harm, abuse, suicidal ideation, etc. Teens who participate in the 20-hour training will have the option to get additional training throughout the year if they’d like to handle more of the crisis posts.
Please note, a 20-hour training option will NOT be offered in Fall 2023.