Friends of the Crisis Center, Inc. (Alachua County)

Hello everyone. As you know, our vigil was held Saturday morning. We were honored to once again host it and make space for attendees.

As we are entering Thanksgiving weekend, we want to give thanks right now to those who have not only helped with the garden but also those who have supported Friends.

Thank you to the City of Gainesville for allowing us to have the vigil at the garden, and thank you to University City Church of Christ for allowing us to use their parking lot during the morning of the vigil. Both ensured a seamless experience for people attending the vigil this past weekend.

Thank you to Blackadder Brewing Company for letting us participate during their September Bingo Night event again. We had so much fun being there, and you all were as gracious with us as always.

Thank you to our friend Beth DeSimone for once again raising funds for Friends through her yearly softball tournament. We always enjoy coming out to watch the games. Just as with Blackadder, we are able to continue because of your generosity.

Thank you to the many other donors and supporters of Friends of the Crisis Center. Your giving helps us support both Crisis Center volunteers and the memorial garden.

Thank you to the Friends of the Crisis Center board, currently under the leadership of Joe Thigpen. It is because of you that we are able to plan and execute on our initiatives such as the vigil.

Thank you to the Alachua County Master Gardeners, led by Susan Nugent. They all come around to the garden once a month and help with maintenance, and they provide a guiding hand when work days are held at the garden.

Thank you to the many volunteers that help make our garden beautiful. The space is what it is because of your dedication and commitment.

Thank you to Judy and Chuck Broward, both of whom brought the vision of the garden into a reality. Without them, the vigil would not be what it is.

Thank you to Karina and Terri, Friends of the Crisis Center board members who help manage the garden with the master gardeners and others. You are both tasked with carrying out Judy's vision and always step up to the challenge of watching over the garden and the vigil.

Thank you to the staff of the Alachua County Crisis Center, led by its director Ali Martinez. In addition to helping lead the Crisis Center, you all provide support when we need it most.

Finally - and certainly, most importantly -, thank you to all the volunteers of the Alachua County Crisis Center. You are on the front lines of su***de prevention and the reason Friends exists at all; you are the ones who answer the call to action. Without you and your dedication, we would not be here.

I hope you all have a happy and safe Thanksgiving. As always, if you need to talk to someone this holiday season, you can reach the Alachua County Crisis Center by calling 352.264.6789, or you can reach the 988 Lifeline by calling 988.

Made it to the 5th Mark "Chunk" Sandler Memorial Invitational! It's a great day for some games. There's still time to come on out and support it, so hopefully we'll see you there :)

Our dear friend Beth DeSimone is once again holding a fundraising event for Friends of the Crisis Center this weekend (March 5-6) in Live Oak. Please come out, support the event, and thank Beth for all of her hard work. The flyer is below; the address for the event is 1201 Silas Dr SW, Live Oak, FL 32064.

On Wednesday, January 27th at 7pm, Congregation B'nai Israel will be streaming an event on mental health that will be attended by the Alachua County Crisis Center. Viewers may submit questions that will be answered. Please visit https://boxcast.tv/view/interview-with-alachua-crises-center-460449 for the event.

Foe more information, please refer to Congregation B'nai Israel's flyer linked below.

This is it!! Our new series on Social Justice begins tomorrow! Each session in the series will cover a different topic, and we will partner with various individuals and organizations to bring awareness to the issues we are facing and what WE can do.

Watch live tomorrow, January 27th, at 7:00 PM, as we're joined by the Alachua County Crisis Center. Information will be made available to submit questions via text or email in real time. If you have any questions, please email [email protected]

https://boxcast.tv/view/interview-with-alachua-crises-center-460449

CW: su***de

Today is World Su***de Prevention Day. If you are feeling suicidal or in crisis, there are people who are willing and able to sit with you and hear your story.

Below are the numbers for our local Crisis Center as well as other national crisis lines.

Alachua County Crisis Center: 352.264.6789
National Su***de Hotline: 800.273.8255
National Su***de Hotline (en Español): 888.628.9454
Veteran's Crisis Line: 800.273.8255
Crisis Text Line (US+Canada): Text HOME to 741741

https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/friends-of-the-crisis-center
Our volunteers have been hard at work supporting the community and now you can support them. Give to The Amazing Give today and Do Something Amazing for Friends of the Crisis Center!

We’re at the Oaks Mall today until 3! Stop by and have a chat with Stephanie!

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The Crisis Center’s director, Ali, will be speaking on the panel for this event and co-leading a workshop titled “Connection is Key: Mental Wellness and Su***de Prevention for Everyone”.

May is officially Mental Health Awareness Month! NAMI Gainesville will be involved in several community events, but one event we're really looking forward to is the Mental Health Symposium.
Thursday, May 30th, 1-5pm at Holy Trinity, featuring special guest Lauren Poe, a panel of area mental health leaders, and resources and presentations from local mental health organizations.
This event is supported by Community Partners & Mental Health Care Providers
This is a free community event but registration is needed to RSVP: tinyurl.com/y5g74km7

We are proud to support the volunteers in making a space for this kind of experience.

I am not always very attached to being alive Chronic, passive suicidal ideation is like living in the ocean. Let’s start talking about how to tread water.

We have SURPASSED our goal! Thank you to all of our amazing supporters for making a difference for Crisis Center volunteers and everyone they impact. https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/friends-of-the-crisis-center

Support Friends of the Crisis Center in #TheAmazingGive! I’m ready to support Friends of the Crisis Center on March 20, 2019 during The Amazing Give. Learn more about Friends of the Crisis Center and all the other organizations participating in .

We are only $699 away from our goal and earning a $1,000 prize! Your support will do amazing things for volunteers providing over 40,000 hours of vital crisis and su***de prevention services in our community. https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/friends-of-the-crisis-center

Support Friends of the Crisis Center in #TheAmazingGive! I’m ready to support Friends of the Crisis Center on March 20, 2019 during The Amazing Give. Learn more about Friends of the Crisis Center and all the other organizations participating in .

We are only $1,000 away from completing our match! Help us meet our goal! https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/friends-of-the-crisis-center

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We are 75% of the way to our goal! Keep going!


https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/friends-of-the-crisis-center

Support Friends of the Crisis Center in #TheAmazingGive! I’m ready to support Friends of the Crisis Center on March 20, 2019 during The Amazing Give. Learn more about Friends of the Crisis Center and all the other organizations participating in .

We are already over halfway to our goal! Help us win an additional $1,000 by donating between now and 5 a.m. Any amount is amazing, even just $5!
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Whooo else is up all night thinking about ?


Congratulations to our winner Operation Catnip!

Thanks to everyone who came out to the kickoff party! We are almost halfway to our goal! https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/friends-of-the-crisis-center

The Amazing Give is officially under way and we have exciting news! The Community Foundation of North Central Florida has issued a challenge: if we are able to use up the entire $5,000 match from Gladys Cofrin and Daniel Logan, the Community Foundation will donate an ADDITIONAL $1,000! Donate here https://www.theamazinggive.org/organizations/friends-of-the-crisis-center and share this post!

See you all at Cypress and Grove 5:30 Wednesday evening!

Many organizations are already off to a great start advertising their Amazing Give campaigns!




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Child Advocacy Center, Inc.
PACE Center for Girls Alachua
Sunrise Wildlife Rehabilitation
Unity Family Community Center Inc.
Lubee Bat Conservancy
Friends of the Crisis Center, Inc. (Alachua County)
NAMI Gainesville
Gainesville Peer Respite Inc.
Gainesville Opportunity Center
The Education Foundation of Alachua County

Check out what being a part of the Alachua County Crisis Center means to some of the dedicated volunteers!

Amazing Give 2019 - Friends of the Crisis Center

Survivors of Su***de Loss Vigil

JOIN US & REGISTER NOW for the annual You're Not Alone 5K to benefit the Friends of the Crisis Center on Saturday, Sept. 9th at Cofrin Nature Park. Click here to register -->> http://bit.ly/2xeerp9 For questions or to get sponsorship information please send an email to [email protected] THANK YOU!

Memory Tree of Lights 2016

Photos by Susan Johnson

SOS Loss Support Group meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday each month. For more information, contact Jan Greene at 352-264-6782