Would it be illegal to offer to help random people who are feeling lonely by giving them your phone number even if you are not a trained counselor or psychologist etc?
2007-12-02 13:20:29 · 9 answers · asked by Anpadh 6 in Health ➔ Mental Health
People help each other all the time. Just don't try to pass yourself off as a psychologist or other trained counselor. That could get you in trouble.
2007-12-02 14:45:56 · answer #1 · answered by Simmi 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not illegal, people do it all the time on this web site.
And people talk to their friends and give them advice.
But I wouldn't give a stranger my phone number - it could be dangerous for you.
But think of the harm you could do.
Leave it to the professionals.
It's only illegal if you tell people you are a trained counselor or psychologist or psychiatrist. Then it's practicing without a license.
However, people in the business who aren't degreed professionals are very careful about giving advice so they don't operate outside their own scope of practice.
2007-12-02 13:25:33 · answer #2 · answered by deYoung 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a law against practicing medicine. They have hot lines set up for people like that already. I understand you want to do a good deed but if someone is unstable and you say the wrong thing you never know what could happen. If you are intrested in helping I would suggest volunteer work at a local hospital or shelter.
2007-12-02 13:25:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You may think you can see lonely in faces but you cant. You might be upset. Go to a volunteer store or food kitchen to be sure they are lonely. There is not law in being nice well almost.
2007-12-02 13:29:52 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as you do not accept payments or call yourself a counselor or psycologist, no. Go ahead if you want to listen to their problems. Advise them in what ever ways you can, but don't give negative advice.
2007-12-02 13:26:32 · answer #5 · answered by Tosha 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes thats illegal, but its not illegal to IM me on ya messenger.LOL
2007-12-02 13:29:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
not at all
just as long as you dont brain wash them :)
its just a random act of kindeness between brothers
2007-12-02 13:38:14 · answer #7 · answered by monkey killer 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
look up your states good samaritan laws.
2007-12-02 14:21:40 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No crime done as long as you don't misrepresent your credentials. Best wishes.
2007-12-02 13:26:23 · answer #9 · answered by Luvly 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋