Learn About the Crisis Center

Arkansas Crisis Center


In 1985, the Arkansas Crisis Center (formerly known as the Northwest Arkansas Crisis Intervention Center) started as an all-volunteer organization committed to listening to Arkansans in crisis 24 hours a day.


Today, our staff and volunteers continue in the footsteps of our founders to restore hope, empower people and save lives through suicide awareness and crisis intervention services for those experiencing crisis in Arkansas. Our goal is that everyone will have the help they need to prevail over crises and will use the experience to make positive changes in their lives.


The ACC plays a crucial role in linking residents in need with available community resources. It is our vision that, by 2013, ACC will be the recognized leader in suicide awareness and crisis intervention services throughout the state of Arkansas.


We Need Your Help to
Ban the Busy Signal in Arkansas!

Download Fall 2010 Training Schedule

Online Crisis Chat


Need to talk? Online Chat Specialists are available
4:00pm-Midnight, 7 days a week


Live chat by SightMax
Live Chat by SightMax

ASIST Training

Applied Suicide Intervention Skills Training


Developed by LivingWorks, ASIST is a two-day interactive workshop that provides practical training for caregivers seeking to prevent the immediate risk of suicide. The emphasis of the ASIST workshop is on suicide first aid, which entails helping a person at risk stay safe and seeks further help. Training is from 8:30 – 5:00 both days with light refreshments and lunch provided. To ensure a quality experience for all, ASIST workshops are limited in size. Locations will be determined closer to the date of your selected training.

  • October 29th & 30th, 2010
  • November 20th & 21st, 2010
  • December 8th & 9th, 2010
  • January 21st & 22nd, 2011
  • February 18th & 19th, 2011

The cost for training is $150.00 per attendee.
Download Registration Form

Upcoming Events



25th Anniversary Gala!


Save The Date! – "It's a Wonderful Life!"

Saturday, November 6th 2010
Fayetteville Town Center @ 6:00 pm


Contact Terri Rose to donate artwork for auction or sponsorship information.
479-365-2143 - trose@arcrisis.org – or click the Donate button at the top to donate now!

National Suicide Awareness Week

September 5th-11th
The following events are open to the public.

Thursday, September 9th
Shewmaker Center, NWACC Campus, Rogers, AR @ 6pm
Clark Flatt, founder of the Jason Foundation will speak about his story of loss and awareness programs

Refreshments will be provided by

MHA

Friday, September 10th
Jones Center for Families, Room 226 & 227 Beginning at 8:30am
“Understanding Depression” Seminar
CEU’s will be granted for attending to: Occupational Therapist, Pharmacists, Long Term Care Administrators & Nurses & Counselors
Cost is $50 per participant for CEU’s, and NO Charge if you just want to attend.

Lunch will be provided at no charge by

springwoods

Download Registration Form Here