El Estímulo del Estado Dorado (GSS, por sus siglas en inglés) apoya a las familias de bajos ingresos que enfrentan dificultades debido a Covid-19. Llame al 211 o envíe un mensaje de texto a HOPE al 20121 para obtener más información o visite https://earnitkeepitsaveit.org/resources/#golden-state-stimulus
COVID-19 Rent Relief is available. If you or someone you care about is struggling with rent, facing housing challenges or eviction, call or text us. We are here 24/7 with resources and information. Call 211 or text HOPE to 20121.
Suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death in the US, and the 2nd leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds.
The Contra Costa Crisis Center will be offering several virtual trainings during 2021 sponsored by CalMHSA (California Mental Health Services).
Our trainings will be geared towards community members and service providers to help understand suicide facts and statistics in Contra Costa County, recognize risk factors of suicide, and how to help someone who may be at risk for suicide or self-harm.
We will host 1-hour, 4-hour, and 6-hour trainings during the year.
These trainings are free of charge, so please let others who may be interested know about this valuable resource. CEU credits will be available for a fee.
Resources for those dealing with mental health issues – MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
MAY IS MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH
Without a doubt, the pandemic has worsened many existing mental health issues and spawned others. The increased isolation has been difficult for many, especially youth who are missing out on in-person socializing at school and isolated seniors who have gone without visits from family and friends and regular community gatherings.
While 1 in 5 people will experience a mental illness during their lifetime, everyone faces challenges in life that can impact their mental health.
There is good news, however: recovery is common and help is always available through the Contra Costa Crisis Center, which provides 24-hour access to emotional support and critical resources.
During May, the Crisis Center will be participating in multiple events, including a fundraiser at Milk Tea Lab – Concord (stop in for a boba tea or other snack and proceeds will benefit us!), suicide prevention and intervention training, and more! Please join us at one of these events, or be sure to text us, or call, or search our resource database for tools to help yourself or those you care about who are facing mental health challenges.
The Contra Costa Crisis Center keeps people alive and safe; helps them through crises; provides or connects them with culturally relevant resources; and works with a network of partners to support mental health equity in Contra Costa County.
Mental Health America’s Tools 2 Thrive series provides information, tips, and practical tools that everyone can use to improve their mental health and increase their resiliency.
Contra Costa Crisis Center
24-hour access to emotional support and resources
Call 211 or 800.833.2900
Text HOPE to 20121
Visit 211.org
for direct links to resources
Our volunteers help heal hearts!
THANK YOU FOR VOLUNTEERING
A big thank you to our wonderful volunteers! They help every day on the phone/text lines, with the grief programs, on our board, and all around!
They are awesome and we can’t say thank you enough.
We want to wrap up April with another big shout out to all our volunteers for all their hard work, dedication, and caring. They really are saving lives every day.
This pandemic has taught us all how important connection with others is, and also about how valuable the services of our organization, volunteers, and staff are to the community.
We started as a volunteer organization and volunteers are still playing a vital role every day at the Contra Costa Crisis Center!
THANK YOU to our volunteers, past and present.
We invite all interested to learn more about helping the community as a volunteer with the Crisis Center.
Suicide ranks as the 10th leading cause of death in the US, and the 2nd leading cause of death for 15-24 year olds.
The Contra Costa Crisis Center will be offering several virtual trainings during 2021 sponsored by CalMHSA (California Mental Health Services).
Our trainings will be geared towards community members and service providers to help understand suicide facts and statistics in Contra Costa County, recognize risk factors of suicide, and how to help someone who may be at risk for suicide or self-harm.
We will host 1-hour, 4-hour, and 6-hour trainings during the year.
These trainings are free of charge, so please let others who may be interested know about this valuable resource. CEU credits will be available for a fee.
Some people eligible for a vaccine appointment may not be comfortable navigating a web page or recorded telephone prompts or entering information into online forms.
Please reach out to family, friends and neighbors to see if you can help. Go to bit.ly/3pMaVxS for more information.
If you know someone who is eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine appointment right now, but may need a little help, please make that offer.
Go to bit.ly/3pMaVxS for more info.
What is 211? An easy-t0-remember three-digit number that serves as our community’s comprehensive and confidential resource hotline, 24/7.
Every year, National 211 Day is celebrated on February 11, too recognize the more than 200 211s located throughout the United States and to increase awareness of this vital service that connects people with essential health and human services 24 hours per day, 365 days per year.
Used by millions of people every day, 211 offers access to free and confidential crisis and emergency counseling; disaster assistance; food, health care, and insurance assistance; stable housing and utilities payment assistance; employment services; veteran services; COVID-19 resources, and childcare and family services.
In 2019, U.S. 211s answered more than 11 million calls and close to 450,000 texts, chats, and emails, making more than 14 million connections to life-changing support and resources.
Locally, 211 services are provided by the Contra Costa Crisis Center, available by phone and text 24/7.
Do you need help, or do you know someone who needs help?
Call 211 today or text HOPE to 20121 to speak to a trained specialist. Help is available in multiple languages.
Do you want to know more about how you can volunteer? Has a friend or family member said they are looking for a way to help the community during the pandemic?
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a volunteer on our crisis and 211 lines, please sign up for our next orientation. Training covers everything you need to know to be an effective call specialist.
We have TWO January orientation sessions AND a panel discussion for potential volunteers to find out more.
We will hold Volunteer Orientation Meetings on Thurs, January 7, 2021, 7pm-8pm, and repeated on Thurs, January 14, 2021, 7pm-8pm.
To register to attend one of these online orientation meetings, sign up here – www.crisis-center.org/volunteer/
Find out more – hear from Crisis & Suicide Line volunteers about what it’s like to answer crisis calls: Tuesday, January 12, 2021, 7pm-8pm.
To register to attend this online Crisis Line Volunteer Panel presentation, use this link: www.crisis-center.org/CrisisLinePanel/
More info here or send email to Scott Chavez, our Outreach and Training Coordinator.
