Memphis Crisis Center - Telephone Crisis Intervention
Address
PO Box 40068
Memphis, TN 38174
(901) 274-7477
AKA:
DTD; BHC; 1-800-273-TALK;988;9-8-8
Description:
Provides 24/7 volunteer-powered Crisis Center service to help callers in distress through compassionate, non-judgmental live telephone support. Trained volunteers use a combination of empathic listening, collaborative problem-solving, and crisis intervention to help callers with immediate problems and link them with the resources they need to cope and overcome. Along with the Crisis Line, the Crisis Center also administers the Call-4-Kids Hotline, the Elder Lifeline, the Ryan White HIV Care Line, and is the local affiliate of National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. All services are free, safe, and confidential.
Local hotline phone number is 901-274-7477 (901-CRISIS7) or tollfree 1-800-273-8255 (1-800-273-TALK). Veterans Suicide Prevention Hotline phone number is 800-273-8255 x 1. NOTE: BEGINNING JULY 16, 2022, the new national shortcut number for suicide prevention will be 9-8-8.
Hours:
24/7
Intake Process:
Call Crisis Center (901-274-7477)
or tollfree(1-800-273-8255)
Program Fees:
No Fee
Languages:
Language Line
Eligibility:
Anyone in crisis
Is Shelter?
No
Related Resources
Date of Official Change:
June 11, 2024
Volunteer Opportunities:
For information on internship and volunteer programs, please contact:
Volunteer Coordinator
volunteers@crisis7.org or (901) 649-8572
Address Listings
Mailing (Primary)
PO Box 40068
Memphis, TN 38174
Phone Numbers
Main 9-8-8 or (901) 274-7477
(901) 274-7477
HIV Hotline
(877) 448-5669
Tollfree National Crisis Line
(800) 273-8255
Legal Status:
Nonprofit (Incorporated)
Services
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Geography Served
- Arkansas
- Crittenden County
- Crittenden County
- Mississippi
- Desoto County
- Tate County
- Tunica County
- Desoto County
- Tennessee
- Fayette County
- Lake County
- Lauderdale County
- Marshall County
- Obion County
- Shelby County
- Tipton County
- Fayette County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Arkansas
- Crittenden County
- Crittenden County
- Mississippi
- Desoto County
- Tate County
- Tunica County
- Desoto County
- Tennessee
- Fayette County
- Lake County
- Lauderdale County
- Marshall County
- Obion County
- Shelby County
- Tipton County
- Fayette County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
Geography Served
- Arkansas
- Crittenden County
- Crittenden County
- Mississippi
- Desoto County
- Tate County
- Tunica County
- Desoto County
- Tennessee
- Fayette County
- Lake County
- Lauderdale County
- Marshall County
- Obion County
- Shelby County
- Tipton County
- Fayette County
If a location is grayed out it means that only certain areas within it are covered. The areas with complete covereage are listed in black.
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