Nikki Wielgos, Executive Director
Sandra Porter-Phillips, Program Manager
Sandra Porter-Phillips, Program Manager
Sandra Porter-Phillips, Program Manager
Sandra Porter-Phillips, Program Manager
Sandra Porter-Phillips, Program Manager
Teen Court Coordinator
For information or referrals to Teen Court, call the Crisis Center, (219) 938-7070
Athena Soleim, Program Director
Margaret Pruzin, Director of Finance & Administration
Margaret Pruzin, Director of Finance & Administration
Margaret Pruzin, Director of Finance & Administration
Margaret Pruzin, Director of Finance & Administration
Margaret Pruzin, Director of Finance & Administration
History - Mission - Board of Directors - Careers - Finance
Our Remarkable Story
Volunteers began the Rap Line (crisis hotline) in 1971 in response to the tragic suicide of teenager Karen Leshk in 1971. Co-founders the Rev. Dr. Donald G. Capp and Shirley Caylor used their persistence to obtain initial funding from the city of Gary's revenue sharing funds, and the center has grown to include the Alternative House emergency shelter for children and youth, Safe Place outreach to youth in crisis and Teen Court prevention and early intervention services for youth.
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Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Strengthening communities and empowering families with emphasis on children in need of shelter, safety and support.
We Help
Any person, of any age, in personal crisis through our 24 hour services, range of services, and referrals throughout Indiana. We are an equal opportunity provider. Crisis Center, Inc. does not and shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in any of its activities or operations.
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Careers At The Crisis Center - We Are Hiring
To view more information on our available positions please
contact HR at (219) 938-7070 ext. 2707
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Board of Directors
Gary R. Johnson - President
Robert A. Anderson - Vice-President
Matt Dilts - Vice-President
Carla Houck - Secretary/Treasurer
Sheila Agniel
Andy Arnold
Gordon Beckley
Alyce Butler
Wendell Carey
E. Thomas Collins, Jr.
Tammy Lynch
Tom McDermott, Sr.
Nadine McDowell
Daniel L. Nita
Dr. Janet Seabrook
Tom Sourlis
Scott Steinwart
Thomas Stevens
David Van Dyke
Robert Welsh
Roger Wills
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Financial Information
Our Funding
Indiana Dept. of Child Services; Indiana Dept. of Education; Indiana Youth Services Association (IYSA); Gary School Corporation (Chapter I); Lake Area United Way; Lake County Division of Child Services; Geminus; Anderson Foundation; City of Gary Emergency Solutions grant; corporations, churches, service clubs, and individuals.
Crisis Center, Inc. is an IRS-recognized, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt organization.
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