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If you are in crisis and located in the United States, call the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – dial 988 or go to https://988lifeline.org/chat. 

If it is a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1.  If you are outside of the United States, go to
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International Council for Helplines is at Hilton Atlanta.
1 month ago
International Council for Helplines

Michael Reading (International Council for Helplines) and Heather Honaker (Crisis Residential Association) representing CrisisCon at CoRCon - the National Co-Responder Conference. ... See MoreSee Less

Michael Reading (International Council for Helplines) and Heather Honaker (Crisis Residential Association) representing CrisisCon at CoRCon - the National Co-Responder Conference.
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International Council for Helplines is at Hyatt Regency Orange County.
2 months ago
International Council for Helplines

Ready to share all about ICH at the Inform USA conference. ... See MoreSee Less

Ready to share all about ICH at the Inform USA conference.
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International Council for Helplines
2 months ago
International Council for Helplines

The ICH board held an in-person board meeting on May 1 and 2. Our meeting focused on ICH business and a new strategic plan was developed and, most importantly, how to best support ICH members.

In the photo from left to right:
Bottom row: Beau Pinkham, Carolyn Levitin
Second Row: Justin Chase, Brenda Patterson, Wendy Martinez-Farmer, Michael Reading (ICH Executive Director), Sarah Nelson, Kelly Clarke, Eileen Davis
Back Row: Stephanie Logan (joining remotely) ... See MoreSee Less

The ICH board held an in-person board meeting on May 1 and 2. Our meeting focused on ICH business and a new strategic plan was developed and, most importantly, how to best support ICH members. In the photo from left to right: Bottom row: Beau Pinkham, Carolyn Levitin Second Row: Justin Chase, Brenda Patterson, Wendy Martinez-Farmer, Michael Reading (ICH Executive Director), Sarah Nelson, Kelly Clarke, Eileen Davis Back Row: Stephanie Logan (joining remotely)
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International Council for Helplines
2 months ago
International Council for Helplines

CrisisCon25 Registration is open today for members only. Registration will open to the public next Monday, 5/12/2025. Register soon to secure your spot! Hope to see many ICH members at CrisisCon25 in Indianapolis! ... See MoreSee Less

CrisisCon25 Registration is open today for members only. Registration will open to the public next Monday, 5/12/2025. Register soon to secure your spot! Hope to see many ICH members at CrisisCon25 in Indianapolis!
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3 months ago
International Council for Helplines

Registration and sponsorship information coming soon. ... See MoreSee Less

Registration and sponsorship information coming soon.
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3 months ago
International Council for Helplines

Ready to share all about ICH with AAS25 attendees. ... See MoreSee Less

Ready to share all about ICH with AAS25 attendees.
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9 months ago
International Council for Helplines

The MS contingency is enjoying CrisisCon24 and learning the latest technology for the continuum of care! 😁 ... See MoreSee Less

The MS contingency is enjoying CrisisCon24 and learning the latest technology for the continuum of care! 😁
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