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Following a series of suicides in 1968, Ithacans lobbied for a 24-hour crisis service. Reverend Jack Lewis took the first call in 1969. The caller was a young person who felt so upset that they had decided the only solution was to take their life.
With the help of our first volunteer counselor, the young person renewed their hope and sense of possibility. 387 calls were received that year.
Today, SPCS answers calls from all over the country on the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, as well as direct calls to our local number, 607.272.1616. We operate 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. We are here for you, no matter when you need to reach out.
Following a series of suicides in 1968, Ithacans lobbied for a 24-hour crisis service. Reverend Jack Lewis took the first call in 1969. The caller was a young person who was so upset that they felt the only solution was to take their life.
With the support of that first Crisis Line Counselor, the young person renewed their hope and sense of possibility. 387 calls were received that first year.
Today, SPCS answers calls from 17 counties throughout New York State to the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, as well as direct calls to our local crisis line, 607.272.1616. We are available 24-hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
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988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
SPCS has been a member of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (formerly the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline) since 2005 and is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology.
607-272-1616
The Crisis Line
Offering free and confidential crisis counseling, staffed by trained crisis counselors. We are here to listen, 24-7-365.
You are not alone.
We are here for you. Without judgement. Our Crisis Line Counselors are trained to support you and your emotions. We work to identify ways you can stay safe in a collaborative way. Your safety is our priority.
“We think we listen, but very rarely do we listen with real understanding, true empathy. Yet listening, of this very special kind, is one of the most potent forces for change that I know.”
– Carl Rogers
The mission of Suicide Prevention & Crisis Service is to save lives by providing crisis prevention, intervention and postvention. We will reduce the stigma about suicide through compassionate support and community education. SPCS is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, a United Way Impact Partner, and a member of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
