JIRS: Crisislink

Crisislink

Crisislink
2503D North Harrison Street
#114
Arlington, VA 22207

Phone #:(703) 527-4077 Hotline
Phone #:(800) 784-2433 Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone #:(800) 273-8255 Nat'l Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Phone #:(211) - as of Feb 2008
Phone #:(703) 527-6603
Fax Number:(703) 516-6767 ;

Web Page: www.crisislink.org
E-mail: info@crisislink.org

Program/Service Notes:

Director of Hotline Services: Margaret Mathis
Call Center Director for 211 Northern Virginia:  Jamie Carter

Over 150 volunteers supported by experienced staff provide round-the-clock service as well as offer training and educational programs to students, clubs, corporations and local governments. CrisisLink provides suicide prevention, de-escalates crises, and links individuals in need to community resources. Suicide Survivor Support group. Also available after traumatic loss, go to homes and support family.

CrisisLink educates the community on the role of a confidential listening service in crisis de-escalation, suicide prevention, and information and referral. There is no charge for this community service. If you need a speaker at your school group, college class, service club, house of worship or community group, call our administrative line at 703-527-6603.  
"Caring":  Telephone reassurance and outreach for seniors or anyone homebound. Call same time every, appointment reminders, medication reminder, check to make sure person is emotionally and physically ok. For application form for free program call: 703-516-6764

Program Details:

Hours: 24 hours/7 days a week/starting in February 2008 will be the primary center for 2-1-1 Northern Virginia

Person In Charge: Executive Director:Carol Loftur-Thun

Eligibility: Anyone can use

Fees: No charge for hotline/Crisis response

Service Area: Metropolitan Washington Area

Intake Process: Need to call

Operating Agency: Independent Organization (Not classified)

This information was last updated on 11/28/2007

This information is provided as is with no guarantee as to the accuracy of the information. Information is considered to be accurate as of the date of the last update, printed above. Jewish Information & Referral Service may not be held liable for misuse of this information.

Hours:	24 hours/7 days a week/starting in February 2008 will be the primary center for 2-1-1 Northern Virginia
Person In Charge:	Executive Director:Carol Loftur-Thun
Eligibility:	Anyone can use
Fees:	No charge for hotline/Crisis response
Service Area:	Metropolitan Washington Area
Intake Process:	Need to call
Operating Agency:	Independent Organization (Not classified)

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