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Contact Care Line, National Suicide Prevention Lifeline affiliate

Oak Ridge, TN
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www.contactlistens.org/

  • Mission

    We provide free and compassionate emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress through confidential telephone services.

    About Us

    CONTACT Care Line is East Tennessee’s oldest crisis hotline, answering crisis and other calls for help 365 days a year since November 3, 1973. Founded to address the need for immediate access telephone crisis services, our goal is to provide round-the-clock access for people in need. Through services that emphasize confidential, non-judgmental, and compassionate listening, CONTACT’s trained volunteers alleviate despair, isolation, distress, and suicidal feelings in callers from East Tennessee and beyond. There are no fees for our services. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization. Contact Care Line serves as the local affiliate of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

    Cause Areas Include

    • Mental Health
    • Seniors & Retirement

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