Kalamazoo Times

City of Portage issued the following announcement.

The holidays are not bright and shiny for everyone. Check in on someone who may be struggling this season. 

Crisis Helpline 269.381.HELP

When a person is in conflict or crisis, Gryphon Place can help. The helpline operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Just call 269.381.4357. Calls are confidential and answered 

with respect, empathy, and compassion. Any time a person feels overwhelmed by life stressors, needs someone to listen to them, needs to sort through their thoughts, or needs 

help solving a problem, the helpline can be used. We are expertly trained in suicide prevention and are fully certified by the American Association of Suicidology. Gryphon Place is 

part of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network and meets national standards for Best Practices for Suicide Prevention Hot Lines. 

From general overwhelming stress to thoughts of suicide, no crisis is too big or small for the line

Trained, skilled staff listen with compassion when callers need support or connections to long term mental health care 

Promotes community safety and provides support for those in need 

Provides immediate emotional support and crisis intervention

If you or someone you know is in crisis or experiencing thoughts of suicide, call 269.381.HELP (381.4357). You can also call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 

1.800.273.TALK. 

Dialing 2-1-1 is the first step in accessing a broad range of local health and human services.

Gryphon Place works with individuals to assess their needs, determine their options, and provide appropriate programs and services. 2-1-1 can assist with a number of needs 

ranging from: 

After-school programs 

Housing assistance 

Utility assistance 

Tax scheduling 

Food pantries 

Mental health services 

For quick and easy access to community resources 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, dial 2-1-1 or text your zip code to 898-211. The Gryphon Place online chat is also available 

daily from 4pm-10pm. No problem is too small to connect with 2-1-1!

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