CRISIS CENTER
The Crisis Center is a volunteer-powered program, serving as an emotional lifeline through compassionate, non-judgmental, 24-hour live telephone support. Our trained crisis counselors—using a combination of empathic listening, risk assessment, and intervention skills—assist callers with immediate problems and link them with the long-term resources they need to cope and overcome. The program is free, safe, confidential and available to anyone with access to a telephone. Callers can reach us at (901) CRISIS-7 or toll-free at 1-800-273-TALK. Anyone interested in volunteering can call (901) 271-5492.
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SHELTER PLUS CARE
Family Services provides direct assistance to the chronically homeless, mentally ill and those suffering from HIV/AIDS. We assist with deposits, utilities, rent and other necessities to establish housing. Caseworkers determine eligibility and work with landlords to secure shelter for this high-risk population. Those eligible receive services free.
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AIDS CARE
Many of those in the community can go to shelters as they confront this terrible disease. Many women infected by their partners are left trying to care and plan their children's future from a deathbed. Family Services responds to these victims with homemaker services, and counseling. These services are offered without charge.
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STRONG PARTNERS / STRONG CHILDREN
Assist victims of Domestic Violence through providing assessments, Crisis Counseling, Court Advocacy, Individual Counseling for Adults, Support groups for children and adult victims, Information and Assistance related to victims compensation, Community Education Information and Referrals.
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FIGHTING BACK FOR SENIORS
Senior Crime Intervention Services is a federally funded program through the Victims of Crime ACT (VOCA). The program is for all victims of crime Ages 60 and over regardless of income.
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http://crime.about.com/od/elderabuse/Help_for_Victims_of_Elder_Abuse_and_Neglect.htm
SAMHSA
Program offers intensive case management for the chronically mentally ill and homeless population and intensive outpatient services for those with substance abuse and /or mental health issues and behaviors which place them at risk of contracting HIV/AIDS
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HOPWA
The HOPWA Program (Housing Opportunities for People with AIDS) was established by HUD to seek to address the specific needs of persons and thier families living with HIV/AIDS
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