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AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF SUICIDOLOGY CERTIFICATION
In October of 2006, Teen Lifeline again received Crisis Intervention Program Accreditation through the American Association of Suicidology. In 2003, Teen Lifeline became the first peer counseling crisis line in the nation to receive such accreditation.  AAS Accreditation signifies that an organization has been evaluated during a site survey and other procedures, and has met or exceeded specific standards in the following areas: administration, training, general service delivery, services in life-threatening crisis, ethical issues, community integration and program evaluation. This distinction assures the community that the services provided by Teen lifeline adhere to current, nationally recognized "best practices" standards of care, training and a committment to quality improvement
 

THE LAUREL AWARD
After five months of independent operation as a nonprofit organization, Teen Lifeline received the Laurel Award from St. Luke's Charitable Health Trust. The award honors small nonprofits who promote excellence in community health by providing for the needs of the disadvantaged, under-represented and less fortunate populations in the face of adversity. This award reinforces the credo of our mission statement while strengthening our commitment to preventing teen suicide. The award also identifies Teen Lifeline as one of 10 agencies in the year 2000 representing the "very best in local, grassroots organizations".
 
PRESIDENT'S STUDENT SERVICE AWARD

In only a year's time, 59 of Teen Lifeline's volunteers have earned the President's Student Service Award.

The President's Student Service Awards are White House initiatives. All full time students who contribute at least 100 hours of service to the community are eligible for the Gold Award. Silver Award recipients have contributed more than 50 hours.

President George W. Bush himself signs the awards, and the volunteers being honored receive a United States Commemorative pin.