Peer-run Warmlines & Resources
Directory of peer-run warmlines
Known warmlines around the US – Warmline.org
Recording of our Latest Webinar, “Warmlines: Crisis and Supplemental Supports” Now Available
Click here to view the recording of our webinar, “Warmlines: Crisis and Supplemental Supports” presented by Jess Stohlmann-Rainey. Click here for the PowerPoint slides.
So You Want to Start a Peer-run Warmline? A Guide to Maintaining a Sustainable Warmline
This guide, co-authored by the National Empowerment Center and the National Mental Health Consumers’ Self-Help Clearinghouse, draws on the advice and experience of existing warmlines and provides tips on fundraising, marketing/outreach, training, supervision, data collection, evaluation, and much, much more! Click to view/download (PDF, 12.3MB, 29 pages)
So You Want to Start a Peer-Run Warmline? Webinar Archive Available
Speakers from the David Romprey Oregon Warmline and the Montana Warmline share their firsthand experience on the elements of a successful peer-run warmline, including the start-up phase, recruitment, outreach/promotion, and ongoing support of warmline workers. In addition, useful tips on using technology and social media to create a more cost-effective and efficient warmline are provided.
David Romprey Oregon Warmline Toolkit and Consultation
Peer-Run Warmlines: Success Stories, Tips, Tricks, and Lessons Learned
Presented by Oryx Cohen at Alternatives 2012 – PDF version of Powerpoint (526KB, 10 pages)
The Montana Warm Line & Virtual Drop-In Center: Program in a Box
Presentation by Dan Aune, Mental Health America of Montana – PDF version of PowerPoint (1.37MB, 56 pages)
New York State Peer Support Line
A guide put out by the Empowerment Center (PDF, 365KB, 20 pages)
Examples of peer-run warmlines:
Report on the expansion of a peer-run warmline – Hamilton County, OH
Click here to read the report (PDF, 99KB, 4 pages)Crossroads Clubhouse Warmline – Massachusetts
Click here for hours of operation and more information (PDF, 76KB, 1 page)Amistad Warmline – Maine
Click here for general information about the warmline (PDF, 767KB, 29 pages)