Chat with People in Crisis
IMAlive is an online crisis network where trained volunteers chat with people in emotional crisis in real time, right from home. You go through training and certification first, then take chats on a schedule that works for you. It is a serious commitment and one of the most impactful ways to help.
When
Ongoing — start anytime
Duration
Ongoing
Where
🌐 Online — join from anywhere
Min age
18+
Hosted by
IMAlive
Reviews
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A VolunteerVault volunteer
ExampleSep 20, 2026
“Loved this one — the organizer had everything set up before we arrived and explained exactly what we'd be doing. It ran about 30 minutes long, which caught a few of us off guard, so plan for that. Would definitely come back.”
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