SOS Amitié is a non-profit association established in 1968 under French law. It is recognized as being in the public interest and holds the Health Support certification. In Grenoble, Bourgoin Jallieu and Voiron, the Local Association operates listening posts open 24/7, 365 days a year: a helpline service offering telephone, chat and messaging support for people in distress and facing, in particular, suicidal thoughts. All listeners are volunteers who receive initial training in active listening and professional psychological supervision, followed by ongoing training. Listening is conducted individually, but the association has a strong community life with regular meetings, post-shift gatherings, knowledge sharing, general assemblies, and training sessions. The listening approach is based on Rogerian principles (Person-Centered Approach by Carl Rogers). Contact forms and volunteer application forms are available on our website. Several interviews are required before committing to the training program, which requires two to three months of regular attendance with sessions held in Grenoble. A minimum commitment period is also requested, as well as availability to take listening…