“Being a peer counselor with Exhale is such a privilege. It’s rewarding and inspiring to support folks, and witness their strength and resilience, as they create their own meaning out of their abortion experience.”

— Erin (she/they), Exhale Pro-Voice Textline Counselor

Exhale Pro-Voice trains several Textline Counselor cohorts each year. All applications submitted between cohorts are reviewed and considered for the next training. You are welcome to apply at any time through the form below.

Please be patient, as Exhale Pro-Voice is an entirely volunteer- and donor-run organization. If you have been selected to interview for our next Textline Counselor cohort, we will reach out to you by email about 4-6 weeks prior to the start of training.

You will learn how to support texters by:

Textline training includes opportunities for self- and group reflection, didactic information about the best scientific evidence on abortions and mental health, discussions about common texter concerns, basic counseling skills training, suicide prevention training, and lots and lots of roleplay experience to apply your new knowledge and skills.

• All new counselors will receive approximately 12 hours of live, virtual training via Zoom, with additional pre-recorded asynchronous training to be completed during the week at your own pace (1-2 hours/week). Each week between training sessions, new counselors will also be paired with seasoned counselor for 1-1 practice time (1 hour per week).
• Following training, each new counselor is required to complete at least three formal 1-hour Roleplay scenarios. In these sessions, new counselors will practice leading a conversation from beginning to end and navigating various topics and scenarios that you learned throughout training. It is required to complete at least three post-training roleplays in order to be assessed for readiness to join the textline as a counselor.
• All Textline Counselors serve a minimum of one year on the textline, although many stay well beyond that!
• All Textline Counselors sign up for a minimum of four 2-hour textline shifts per month during the textline’s open hours.
• All Textline Counselors attend monthly volunteer meetings to build community, further develop their skills as peer counselors, and learn about what else is going on at Exhale Pro-Voice.
• At Exhale Pro-Voice, we want our newest Textline Counselors to be trained by the best — our current Textline Counselors! All Textline Counselors support the next rounds of Textline Counselor training, usually by facilitating roleplays and providing feedback.

A Note on Expectations: All trainees are expected to be fully present and able to participate throughout the duration of each live training session and roleplay. We ask that you have a quiet and consistent space with a strong internet connection, and that you do not multitask or join the meetings while in the car, on a walk, etc. There will be built-in bio-breaks to take care of yourself during training.

“…as a peer counselor, I watch people lean into their voice and discover that their strength and vulnerability are not disparate things, they are what connects us and helps us grow.”

— Janelli (she/her/ella), Exhale Pro-Voice Textline Counselor

Exhale Pro-Voice welcomes new volunteers year-round! Our next Textline Peer Counselor training will take place in Winter/Spring 2026, and dates will be announced soon on our Instagram page (@exhale_provoice). Submit your application now to be considered for upcoming training opportunities.

Please note: When completing the application, you’ll notice a question about 2025 date conflicts. Please refer to the linked document for an example of the training time commitment, and select ‘Other: 2026 dates not determined yet’ to move forward with your application.