Need immediate crisis assistance?  Don't wait... . Call our Crisis Contact hotline.  Free & Confidential . 219-938-0900 (7 days a week) . 800-519-0469 (24 hours/7 days a week)

* LATEST CRISIS CENTER NEWS * Our Teen Program, Youth As Resources is now recruiting students, ages 13 and up, from all over Northwest Indiana to join for the new school-year. . Click Here to see what YAR is all about

Upcoming Events... Sept 2- Teen Court August 24 - Crisis Center @ Valparaiso U. Vol Fair . Fall 2010 -Ribbon Cutting TBA

THIS WEEK'S STAFF FEATURE STORY:                                                                                                 .  

School is cool, or it can be if you arrive with the right tools!

-by Alternative House Program Coordinator, Kathleen Marencik

Here is our Alternative House "Back To School" Wish-List:

2-pocket homework folders (assorted colors)

Pencils

Black ink pens

Blue ink pens

Highlighters-assorted colors

Colored pencils

USB drives

Boxes of Kleenex

Pocket hand sanitizer

High school age backpacks-Sturdy-those algebra & US History textbooks are HEAVY!

Journals

4 scientific calculators

Trapper keepers

Pen and pencil holders for a 3 ring notebook

Spiral notebooks-assorted colors

Planner or assignment notebooks

Display boards for science fairs-it will be time soon

Interested in Volunteering?    we need you... Programs accepting volunteers * Reassurance Contact * Crisis Contact * Teen Court * Youth As Resources to view all opportunities!

Program Spotlight: Counseling helps... That's why the Crisis Center offers professional services, year-round for youth, adults, and families.  Bilingual counselors also available. Now's the time to set up your free assessment and start your counseling process. We're available and ready to help... Click Here for our official Counseling site

Making a donation... The Crisis Center is celebrating its 40-year anniversary in 2011 due in part to the generous donations made by individuals and businesses. to make a secure, tax-deductible donation via PayPal (no account required)

The Crisis Center, Inc. 101 North Montgomery St Gary, IN 46403 219.938.7070 crisis@crisiscenterysb.org

A United Way Agency

A Youth Service Bureau