In the last year, CrisisLink has:- answered 65% more suicide calls
- helped 50% more youth in crisis
Whether it's...
- the single mother laid off from her job and facing eviction,
- a young Iraq veteran troubled by nightmares and struggling with PTSD, or
- a depressed high school student reaching out after swallowing a bottle of pills,
In the last year, CrisisLink has:- provided workshops for 30% more people
- expanded our senior outreach program by 23%
Your contribution to CrisisLink will make a real difference in the lives of those struggling to get by and living day to day. Now, more than ever, your support is critical so CrisisLink can provide a place to turn for those in need.
Thank you in advance for helping CrisisLink make a difference in people's lives and provide hope for the future.
Best regards,
Marshall Ellis
Director of Development
In the last year, CrisisLink has:- provided 65% more referrals to callers seeking community resources
- trained twice as many volunteers to answer our hotlines
CrisisLink in Action*
Even first responders reach out to CrisisLink in their times of need.
Even first responders reach out to CrisisLink in their times of need.
Jack, a young veteran, loved his job as a volunteer firefighter and got a real sense of accomplishment from saving others. Last fall, Jack's life began to spiral out of control-the economic crisis hit him hard, to the point that he's now struggling just to pay basic bills. He hit rock bottom when his wife left him. His volunteer shifts at the firehouse-his only source of happiness-were too few and far between to be an adequate escape any longer.With a gun to his head, Jack made one last call for help. Sensing the urgency and desperation in his voice, CrisisLink Hotline Volunteer Amy snapped into action. For an hour, she expertly handled the call, acknowledging Jack's pain and helping him explore options besides suicide. Using the skills learned in CrisisLink's training program, Amy and her shift partners were able to de-escalate Jack, help emergency officials find his location, and keep him safe until rescue arrived.
*Names have been changed to protect the identities of those involved.
Please donate today to help CrisisLink continue to save lives and prevent tragedies.
CrisisLink is a public charity exempt from federal income tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Donations to CrisisLink are tax-deductible to the fullest extent of the law.
CrisisLink saves lives and prevents tragedies every day by providing those facing life crises, trauma, and suicide with support, information, and links to community resources. Since 1969, CrisisLink has fielded over half a million calls, provided a quarter of a million referrals, and answered over 25,000 calls concerning suicide. http://www.crisislink.org.
