Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis, Inc.

Meriden-Wallingford Chrysalis offers structured, supervised internships across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, advocacy, and community outreach programs. Internships are designed to meet academic field requirements while providing hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program.

Hotline / Advocacy Support Intern

Program: Advocacy

The Hotline/Advocacy Support Intern supports advocacy services through referrals, follow-up, and coordination of services for survivors.

• Assist with referrals and resource coordination
• Support follow-up with clients after initial contact
• Assist with documentation and data entry
• Support advocacy team with service coordination

• Learn crisis response protocols
• Support safety planning processes
• Assist in connecting clients to appropriate services

Interns will gain experience in:

• Crisis response fundamentals
• Advocacy systems and service coordination
• Resource navigation and referrals

• Bachelor’s or Master’s level student in related field
• Must be completing internship as part of a required field experience
• Strong communication and organizational skills

• Two-semester commitment required
• Flexible scheduling based on program needs

• Weekly supervision (minimum one hour)
• Team meeting participation required

This internship offers hands-on experience in a comprehensive domestic violence program serving survivors across safe house, housing, court services, counseling, and advocacy services. Interns will work closely with experienced staff, participate in real case discussions, and gain practical, trauma-informed skills applicable to careers in social work, counseling, psychology, and human services.

• Responsibilities may evolve based on program needs, intern learning goals, and client needs