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 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 !
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Contact HR at (219) 938-2707
Crisis Specialists - Crisis Contact
Youth Care Workers Full & Part Time
Weekends and Midnights Needed!
Cook, Part-Time
Board of Directors
Gary R. Johnson - President
Robert A. Anderson - Vice-President
Matt Dilts - Vice-President
Carla Houck - Secretary/Treasurer
Andy Arnold
Gordon Beckley
Alyce Butler
Wendell Carey
E. Thomas Collins, Jr.
Joanne Iwama
Tammy Lynch
Tom McDermott, Sr.
Nadine McDowell
Daniel L. Nita
Dr. Janet Seabrook
Tom Sourlis
Scott Steinwart
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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