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OUR NEWEST SERVICE:  In April of 2011, we joined other crisis lines across the nation accredited by CONTACT USA in providing online emotional support in a portal called "CrisisChat". Persons who are not comfortable talking on the telephone about their problems can now go online and "chat" with a trained volunteer.  It is not yet available 24/7, but will be when additional centers join the portal.  When you click on the link below, it will take you directly to CrisisChat.org.  

CONTACT the Crisis Line is an interfaith ministry founded in 1971 by a group of mental health professionals and ministers who shared the conviction that no one should have to face life's challenges without a caring, objective listener.

Trained volunteers are available by telephone to the public 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, and accept callers as they are. In so doing, they give expression to the unconditional love of God for all of humankind. The volunteers help callers to consider alternatives, provide empowerment through information and referrals, offer hope where this is possible, and they express their loving concern even to callers who cannot love themselves.

The Crisis Line intervenes in suicide threats, domestic violence, rape, and other endangerments to life and limb.

The volunteers do not evangelize or try to convert callers. Calls are anonymous unless callers choose to identify themselves, and in any case, calls are confidential. The Crisis Line does not trace calls, use Caller ID, *69, or any such electronic means to obtain information about callers.

OUR OTHER SERVICES:.

• Reassurance CONTACT began making calls in 2003 to elderly and disabled persons who live alone and express a desire for a daily friendly call to check on their well being. If the client does not answer the call, follow up is initiated. Click on "Reassurance" in the menu section for more information.

• In 2007, we began conducting child sexual abuse prevention programs through the nationally recognized Darkness to Light - Stewards of Children program.  Click on the link in the menu to find out more about this program.

All of our services are free of charge.

Contact the Crisis Line is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization incorporated in the State of Mississippi. It is supported by contributions from businesses, charities, churches and individuals. All donations are tax deductible.  To make a contribution, just click on the "Donate" button located to the left and follow the prompts, or send a check made payable to "Contact the Crisis Line" to the address below.  Thank you!