Helping Crisis Organizations Since 1967

International Council for Helplines is a membership organization that supports organizations who offer helpline services.

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Get support, guidance and assistance from our thriving, robust community.

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Ensure your community that you adhere to best practices, maintain ethical standards and offer the highest quality services.

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If you are in crisis and located in the United States, call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or go to https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/chat/.
If it is a life-threatening emergency, call 9-1-1. If you are outside of the United States, go to
https://www.iasp.info/resources/Crisis_Centres/ to locate the nearest crisis helpline.

Empower Your Organization

We help crisis organizations succeed by offering:

Accreditation

Demonstrate a commitment to excellence.

Standards of Excellence

Ensure you are operating with helpline best practice standards.

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Training

Expand existing programs or start a new service.

Ensuring Success

Trainings are designed to meet your needs.

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Member Support

Join a community of helpline peers.

A Thriving Community

Experience interactive, collaborative openness to sharing of ideas and practices.

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Your charitable contribution will help support and enhance our programs and services. From accreditations to customized training programs, consultations, and conferences, we are committed to helping organizations increase their impact within their communities.

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Congratulations to A Better Way in Muncie, IN for achieving ICH OES Helpline Accreditation! They have been providing crisis services since 1977 through a 24-hour crisis hotline, online emotional support (OES), shelter, and services to victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, a walk-in crisis service, support groups, transitional housing, a check-in call service for elderly or disabled homebound persons and afterschool programs. For more information, please visit their website at: abetterwaymuncie.org ... See MoreSee Less

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A Better Way provides shelter and services for victims of domestic violence and sexual assault, a walk-in Rape Crisis Center, advocacy, individual trauma-informed counseling, support groups, transitio...