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CrisisLink is able to save lives and prevent tragedies because of the generous support of our community. Thank you! You've let us do more this year than ever before. Our fiscal year 2009 closed in June with suicide calls up almost 80% and calls from youth up 68% over 2008.

Please help us start this new fiscal year on the right track by making a tax-deductible contribution to our summer appeal. Together, we can help save lives and prevent tragedies.

 CrisisLink News
 

Farewell Message from CrisisLink Executive Director Carol Loftur-Thun
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SURVEY: We'd like your feedback on our monthly e-newsletter!
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Azalea Charities & CrisisLink Renew Partnership to Support Wounded Soldiers
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Housing, Financial Assistance Top Lists of Needs in Northern Virginia
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Area Businesses, Musicians to Raise Funds, Awareness for Suicide Prevention
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"The Link," Episode 2, Airing Throughout the Month of July.
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Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities
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 Spotlight on: CrisisLink 2-1-1 Partnerships
 

LinkUp & Listen Logo 2-1-1 is an important collaboration between nonprofits, government agencies, and the private sector to help those in our community in need of support get connected to the services they need before their situations reach the crisis stage. 2-1-1 is the starting point for people in our region seeking assistance.

In this tough economy, people who have never sought assistance before are unexpectedly finding themselves needing help. By dialing 2-1-1, anyone can quickly and easily find the services that they need to help them get back on their feet.

Simply dial 2-1-1 to access the resources you need.

CrisisLink's 2-1-1 Partnership Program
CrisisLink seeks to improve access to community health and human services by establishing formal partnerships with government, nonprofit, and faith-based organizations. CrisisLink's Northern Virginia 2-1-1 Partners will be promoted on CrisisLink's web site and will receive special communications and invitations to events addressing our sector's needs. The partnerships also ensure that CrisisLink's 2-1-1 community resource specialists have the latest information on available resources so that we can connect people in need to the services that can help.

Agencies and Service Providers
Download an MOU (Word document) today to become a partner.

Businesses
Click here to learn about sponsorship options.

To access the database of the more than 7,700 social service programs in the region, click here.

To learn more about 2-1-1, click here. 


 Conversations: The Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic on Being a CrisisLink 2-1-1 Partner
 Executive Director discusses experience in video interview

Volunteers from Winter 2009 Hotline Training Class Meagan Ulrich, Executive Director of the Jeanie Schmidt Free Clinic, discusses the benefits of the 2-1-1 system and why 2-1-1 is important for individuals and nonprofits in getting vital information about community resources.

Click here to watch Meagan's testimonial.

 


 5 Reasons to Become a CrisisLink 2-1-1 Partner!
 

  1. Partners are promoted on CrisisLink's web site and in other ways throughout the year
  2. Partners formalize their relationship with the State's largest comprehensive Information and Referral database
  3. Partners will receive priority when 2-1-1 media inquires ask for a spotlighted agency
  4. Partners will receive special 2-1-1 promotional items throughout the year
  5. Partners will be invited to attend the annual 2-1-1 Anniversary Breakfast for free


To become a 2-1-1 partner, please click here. 


 Media Corner
 Recent news related to CrisisLink's mission

Find links to these and more news items on CrisisLink's blog.

New York Times: Alcohol a Common Factor in Suicides

CBS News: Surprising Number of Teens Think They'll Die Young

New York Times: Suicide Warnings for 2 Anti-Smoking Drugs

 


Thank you for your support!


Marshall Ellis, Director of Development
Elizabeth Yen, Development & PR Associate

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