Caring Contact

Congratulations to Caring Contact's newest class of 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline Listeners!

Please join us in celebrating Class 107, who recently completed our intensive 9-week Listener Training program and are now serving as interns answering 988 Lifeline calls.

These dedicated volunteers from New Jersey and New York have committed their time, compassion, and energy to supporting individuals experiencing crisis and thoughts of su***de.

As demand for 988 Lifeline services continues to grow, so does the need for trained, empathetic Listeners who can provide a caring, nonjudgmental presence when it matters most.

Thank you, Class 107, for stepping forward to make a difference. We are proud to welcome you to the Caring Contact community.

Interested in becoming a 988 Lifeline Listener? Our next training begins September 15.

Learn more and apply at https://caringcontact.org/listener-training/

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Meaningful community impact starts with connection and collaboration.

The Westfield Foundation recently brought together its nonprofit and community partners for Coffee, Connection, and Collaboration at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto in Westfield, NJ.

The gathering was an opportunity for organizations they support to connect with one another, share ideas, and explore potential partnerships that strengthen our community.

📷 Caring Contact Executive Director Mary Claire Givelber attended the event and is pictured here with Melanie Horton, a Board Trustee for The Westfield Foundation.

We are grateful to The Westfield Foundation for its ongoing support of Caring Contact and for creating spaces where community partners can build relationships, learn from one another, and collaborate to better serve those in need. Thank you.

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Caring Contact is an award-winning, volunteer-staffed caring and crisis hotline and listening community. We answer the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for seven counties in New Jersey. Last year, we responded to over 27,000 calls.