The Arkansas Crisis Center is a 501c3 nonprofit organization founded on hope. Following a rash of teen suicides in 1985 at Rogers High School, a group of concerned volunteers realized the importance of providing hope through helpline services to teens in crisis in Northwest Arkansas. The vast need for the helpline quickly became apparent and was expanded to provide services to all age groups across the entire state.

Our services are needed now more than ever! In 2017, the CDC ranked Arkansas as 10th in the nation for deaths by suicide per population and a 2018 CDC report shows that Arkansas’ suicide rates have risen 36.8% since 1999. In Arkansas, suicide is the 10th leading cause of death, with an average of one person taking their life every 15 hours. At the Arkansas Crisis Center, our mission is to restore hope, empower people and save lives through authentic communication and connection for those in crisis or considering suicide in Arkansas. 

All Funds raised from NWA Gives will be used to continue and increase our services to eliminate suicide and intervene in crisis situations for all people.

https://www.cdc.gov/vitalsigns/suicide/