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CrisisLink News, Events, and More...
Greetings!
This month we highlight 2-1-1 and celebrate CrisisLink's move into our 41st year and to a new location! Read on for more.
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Spotlight on: 211 
2-1-1 is a three-digit dialing code for free
access to health and human service information and referrals. 2-1-1 connects individuals, families, and groups with
the appropriate community-based organizations and government agencies to meet
their needs. 2-1-1 VIRGINIA is a statewide program administered
by the Virginia Department of Social Services and provided regionally by 6
nonprofit organizations, including CrisisLink.
Learn more
about 2-1-1 in the Northern Virginia region:
Click here to read more.
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Fall Concert to Raise Awareness about Suicide Prevention for High School Youth
CrisisLink will recognize Suicide Prevention Week with Concert for Teens featuring the band Berrett & Harrison
Kick off the school year with a concert to raise awareness about suicide prevention! The concert will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2010 from 6-9 P.M. at Jammin' Java in Vienna, Virginia. Stay tuned over the coming weeks for more details.
Click here to read more!
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Conversations with: Michael Eisenhauer, CrisisLink Community Resource Specialist
What is the 2-1-1 VIRGINIA program? Who should call?
2-1-1 VIRGINIA can be utilized by anyone, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 2-1-1 is staffed by certified Community Resource Specialists who assess the caller's needs, and direct callers to health and human services in the community. Specialists can also advocate on a caller's behalf to help them more efficiently navigate through the health and human service network. We have specific target groups that allow us to search for services for veterans, seniors, persons with disabilities, youth, refugees, and more. 2-1-1 also offers follow up calls to gather information about the quality of service and to check to see if the needs of the caller were met.
Click here to read full interview.
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Tips: Talk it Out!
Feeling sad? Confused? In crisis? Talk to someone about how you're feeling.
- Sort through your feelings. Sometimes, just verbalizing what is upsetting you to someone you trust can help you sort through your feelings, or make the situation clearer.
- Release tension. Just "getting the problem out" can help you feel better. Not only does it feel great, but it can also give you new insights into what's happening in your life.
- Who should I talk with? Deciding who you want to talk to is an important first step. It's important that you can trust the person you decide to speak with. Sometimes potential helpers may not have the experience or knowledge to provide the advice or support you need. Depending on your situation, you might also want to speak with a professional- like a teacher, counselor, doctor, or nurse.
If you or someone you know is in immediate crisis, please call CrisisLink at 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
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CrisisLink Gets A New Home!
Forty-five Deloitte volunteers helped fix up the new CrisisLink office on Deloitte IMPACT Day 2010.
Each year, Deloitte & Touche, LLP employees volunteer time and expertise to local charities through their annual IMPACT Day. This year the 11th annual day of service was held on June 11, 2010. The company's commitment to service - "Community, it's our Business" is written on the back of the IMPACT day t-shirts.
This year, forty-five volunteers from Deloitte dedicated their day to helping CrisisLink paint and beautify a new call center and break room for our volunteers, and provided skills based communications consulting.
Thank you to all of the Deloitte volunteers who donated their time to make out new office a better and brighter place for our volunteers, who donate nearly 16,000 hours of service each year to answer calls from individuals in crisis and help with special events & outreach projects.
To read more about how the volunteers helped out click here.
To find out more information about Deloitte's IMPACT Day, please visit their website.
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Picture of the Month
A big thank you to the Deloitte volunteers for making IMPACT Day a great success! Deloitte volunteers take a break from painting and detailing the CrisisLink call center. Forty-five volunteers spent the day creating a relaxing space for our volunteers.
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Media Corner
Recent news related to CrisisLink's mission
The Wall Street Journal: "Worried About a Moody Teen?"
The Hill: "Military Suicide- The War Within Our Ranks"
USA Today: "Boat Captain's Suicide Shows Human Toll of Gulf Oil Disaster"
Visit our News & Trends page for links to these--and other--news items of interest.
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Comcast on the Red Carpet
Hear from volunteers, staff, and frtiends about why CrisisLInk is important to them.
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Watch The Link
CrisisLink's Monthly TV Show
The Link is a production of CrisisLink made possible by the generous support of volunteers and Arlington Independent Media.
The Link is available online and airs on Arlington Public Access TV twice a week:
- Sundays @ 10:30 a.m.
- Fridays @ 10 p.m. |
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