b'YouthLineOutreach in Classrooms and CommunitiesOutreach is a key part of the YouthLine mission.Volunteers in Central Oregon and Warm Springs were in schools throughout the region, guest teaching classes on key topics like suicide, depression and health coping skills.The classes are integrated into schools health curriculumbut taught by peers, the messaging lands with special impact.YouthLine-led lessons help destigmatize mental health, develop coping and mental health skills, increase the likelihood that students will reach out for help when they need it, and promotes the YouthLine help, support, and crisis line for youth who are struggling.Developing Tomorrows Behavioral Health WorkforceWeve had well over 1,000 youth volunteer on YouthLine over the years, and over half end up in careers in behavioral health or education.YouthLine volunteers come with interest, compassion and vital life experience as youth peers.YouthLine helps them develop skills, confidence and professionalism that set them up for a career in mental healthafter all, these young people not only deliver remarkable crisis support, they also know their way around HIPAA and electronic health records! We deliver over 65 hours of training to our youth volunteers, who earn certifications in nationally-recognized suicide intervention and youth mental health curriculum.This year were launching a new partnership with the Ballmer Institute for Childrens Behavioral Health at the University of Oregon. Together, well integrate the YouthLine experience into the academic coursework at The Ballmer Institute. Undergraduate students will receive YouthLine training, ASIST suicide prevention training, and will spend five months answering contacts on the YouthLine as part of their studies. YouthLine Volunteers & Senator Ron Wyden | Lines for Life8 9'