April is National Volunteer Month

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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…

Suicide Prevention Trainings

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…

Lend a Hand – Help Loved Ones Get Vaccinated

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.

Be a Hero – Help Others Get Vaccinated

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.

From Hello to Help, 211 is Here

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…

Volunteer Training begins in January 2021

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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…

Join Our Team of Crisis & Suicide Volunteers – Training begins in late January 2021

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The Contra Costa Crisis Center invites you to learn about the various ways to volunteer with us, including helping us on our Crisis & Suicide Hotlines. We will hold Volunteer Orientation Meetings on Thurs, January 7, 2021, 7pm-8pm, and repeated…

12 Days of Giving – Donation Based Outdoor Classes from Formula3 Fitness

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2020 has been a year full of struggles so we are giving back to our community. Over the next few weeks, we will be hosting 12 donation-based outdoor classes plus for every membership or class pack purchase made in the month of December, we will…

Threads of Hope

Threads of Hope is Diablo magazine's celebration of outstanding community volunteers. Each year, individuals and organizations nominate volunteers of all ages who provide vital services in a variety of fields, including the arts, youth, children…
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Contra Costa Crisis Center Works to Raise Awareness of Services and Life-Saving Resources Through New Partnership with Optum – Guest Blog Post

We are pleased to share this guest blog post from our partners at Optum: Contra Costa Crisis Center Works to Raise Awareness of Services Through New Partnership with Optum A mom struggled with her son’s recent autism diagnosis and their…

Rosemary Caldwell Volunteer of the Year Award

The Rosemary Caldwell Volunteer of the Year Award is the only formal award that the Contra Costa Crisis Center bestows. It is named in honor of Rosemary, a former crisis line director at our agency, and honors an outstanding individual whose…
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Suicide Prevention Month Events

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September is National Suicide Prevention Month and National Suicide Prevention Week is September 6 - 12, 2020. While we need to focus on suicide prevention every day of every year, this month can help bring attention to the efforts. And we…