Those calling to recieve help from one of the twenty-four hour emergency counselors need not worry. According to one Link coordinator, the facility is staffed just fine and is in no danger of not being able to help those in need. Despite rumors circulating, Julie Moebis said that the Link is not short-staffed.

“At this current time we have 18 volunteers that are actively working. Usually between University and community members [we find volunteers],” Moebis said.

By attending fairs on-campus and speaking at clubs, volunteers blend activities at the Link with University activities. While the Link has lost a couple workers — with one unavailable during summer hours and the other moving away–the Link now has a full staff. Moebis said the Link is ready to take calls and face some big needs in the community if it has to.

“We have summer hours and a summer training class. We are always recruiting for volunteers,” Moebis said.

Even under the event of becoming short staffed, Moebis said the Link would continue operations.

“I don’t think we would discontinue services we are part of a bigger mental health board,” Moebis said.

Moebis did say that the 24-hour hotline is always thinking of creative ways to staff. Whether that be through volunteer drives, sign-up booths at the Student Union; the Link will work together with Behavioral Connections to provide quality help to those in need.

“We’re always in need of volunteers cause that’s what we do,” Moebis said.