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Caring Contact’s Listeners respond to calls to the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline and to our non-emergency support line, 908.232.2880.

We support, empathize, help you stay safe, and always keep our conversations confidential. Callers most commonly are experiencing loneliness, depression and desperation and seek consolation. Many callers are suddenly confronting a traumatic life crisis, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce or a job loss. Others deal with long-term depression or other mental illness, perhaps under a doctor’s

care but needing a supplemental source of comfort, a safety valve for their mental anguish. A growing number of callers are suicidal. We also offer crisis intervention via our new texting technology to enable our listeners to better connect with distressed younger people more comfortable with this means of communication.

06/18/2026

Congratulations to Caring Contact's newest class of 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline Listeners!

Please join us in celebrating Class 107, who recently completed our intensive 9-week Listener Training program and are now serving as interns answering 988 Lifeline calls.

These dedicated volunteers from New Jersey and New York have committed their time, compassion, and energy to supporting individuals experiencing crisis and thoughts of su***de.

As demand for 988 Lifeline services continues to grow, so does the need for trained, empathetic Listeners who can provide a caring, nonjudgmental presence when it matters most.

Thank you, Class 107, for stepping forward to make a difference. We are proud to welcome you to the Caring Contact community.

Interested in becoming a 988 Lifeline Listener? Our next training begins September 15.

Learn more and apply at https://caringcontact.org/listener-training/

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06/15/2026

Caring Contact earns the Platinum Seal of Transparency with Candid.

We are pleased to announce that we have once again earned the Platinum Seal of Transparency from Candid for 2026!

As the highest level of recognition awarded by Candid, this designation reflects our commitment to transparency, accountability, and sharing meaningful information about our goals, strategies, impact, and outcomes with our valued donors, supporters, and community partners.

Learn more about our work and follow our impact through our :
https://app.candid.org/profile/7227158/caring-contact-23-7442645

Thank you for helping make our work possible.

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06/11/2026

"I didn't have much hope for calling, but you mirrored back exactly how I felt. I felt validated—and I'm so glad I reached out.” —Caring Contact Caller

We are here whenever you need us.

If you or someone you know is struggling or in crisis, the 988 Lifeline is available 24/7—call, text, or chat 988 to connect with a trained, caring counsellor.

You can also reach our Caring and Crisis Line at (908) 232-2880:
Weekdays 9am–10pm, Weekends 10am–6pm

We are real people, here to listen and be there for you. We support and empathize, help you stay safe, and always keep our conversations confidential.

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06/08/2026

June is Pride Month.

As we celebrate Pride and the LGBTQI+ community, please remember: you matter, and you are not alone.

If you are struggling, feeling overwhelmed, or just need someone to talk to, support is available 24/7 through the 988 Lifeline.

Call or text 988, or chat at 988lifeline.org.

988 can connect you with an LGBTQI+ trained crisis counselor who can help.

Or call our Caring and Crisis Line (908) 232-2880 during the following hours:
Weekdays 9am–10pm, Weekends 10am–6pm

We support and empathize, help you stay safe, and always keep our conversations confidential.

06/04/2026

Join us at Buddha Bash, hosted by Brassy Buddha Yoga Studio, on Thursday, July 16, from 6–9 PM on Quimby Street, Westfield.

Come enjoy an evening of wellness, connection, movement, music, shopping, and community as you explore local wellness resources and businesses.

Caring Contact will be tabling at this outdoor wellness block party and inviting attendees to take our interactive quiz:

👂 Are You a Good Listener?

Take our 60-second quiz to discover your listening style—and sharpen your skills with our free, live Active Listening Workshop on Zoom, featuring techniques used by 988 Crisis Lifeline Listeners.

Better listening builds stronger leaders, parents, and partners.

Follow Brassy Buddha on Instagram: to find out more.

We'd love to see you there!

06/01/2026

Meaningful community impact starts with connection and collaboration.

The Westfield Foundation recently brought together its nonprofit and community partners for Coffee, Connection, and Collaboration at the Center for Creativity at the Rialto in Westfield, NJ.

The gathering was an opportunity for organizations they support to connect with one another, share ideas, and explore potential partnerships that strengthen our community.

📷 Caring Contact Executive Director Mary Claire Givelber attended the event and is pictured here with Melanie Horton, a Board Trustee for The Westfield Foundation.

We are grateful to The Westfield Foundation for its ongoing support of Caring Contact and for creating spaces where community partners can build relationships, learn from one another, and collaborate to better serve those in need. Thank you.

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Caring Contact is an award-winning, volunteer-staffed caring and crisis hotline and listening community. We answer the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for seven counties in New Jersey. Last year, we responded to over 27,000 calls.

05/28/2026

[LATEST NEWS] Caring Contact awarded $25,000 grant from the C. Northrop Pond and Alethea Marder Pond Foundation.

Caring Contact is proud to announce we have received a $25,000 grant from the C. Northrop Pond and Alethea Marder Pond Foundation to support our Mental Health Crisis Intervention & Support program.

The grant strengthens Caring Contact’s capacity to respond to callers experiencing emotional distress and mental health crisis through the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

This funding supports Caring Contact's longstanding mission to save lives by offering compassionate, nonjudgmental listening to people at their most vulnerable moments. As demand for crisis services continues to rise, the grant enables Caring Contact to expand staffing, reduce missed calls, and maintain the high quality of care callers depend on.

Upon receiving the grant, Caring Contact’s Executive Director, Mary Claire Givelber, said:

"For many people, making the call to 988 is a moment of courage. This grant helps ensure that when someone reaches out, a trained, caring person is there to answer. We are grateful to the Pond Foundation for this meaningful investment in lifesaving work."

The C. Northrop Pond and Alethea Marder Pond Foundation supports nonprofit organizations that strengthen communities and improve quality of life through thoughtful, targeted grantmaking.

Read the press release at: https://www.prlog.org/13146875-northrop-pond-and-alethea-marder-pond-foundation-award-25000-grant-to-caring-contact-for-mental.html

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05/26/2026

Thank you to everyone who participated in and supported Keller Williams Realty Westfield NJ’s RED Day 💚

On May 14, they turned KW’s national day of service, RED Day, into “Lettuce Saves Lives” — selling beautiful Living Lettuce Bowl Gardens to raise awareness and funds for Caring Contact’s caring and crisis lifeline during Westfield NJ - Downtown’s Girls Night Out.

We are so grateful to everyone who stopped by, purchased lettuce bowls, and helped raise funds in support of Caring Contact and the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Thank you to all who volunteered, donated, and spent the day making a difference.

Helena Terens

05/25/2026

This Memorial Day, we pause to remember and honor the bravery and sacrifice of all those who have served our country.

We also honor their families, friends, and fellow service members.

If you need someone to talk to, you are not alone. Support is available for Veterans, their families, and friends facing grief, loss, or trauma.

The 988 Lifeline is available anytime—call, text, or chat 988 to connect with a trained, caring counsellor.

You can also reach our Caring and Crisis Line at (908) 232-2880:
Weekdays 9am–10pm, Weekends 10am–6pm

We support and empathize, help you stay safe, and always keep our conversations confidential.

05/21/2026

[LATEST NEWS] Caring Contact is pleased to announce we have received a $3,000 grant from the Westfield Service League.

The Westfield Service League is a nonprofit organization rooted in more than 90 years of community service. Powered by dedicated volunteers, they operate the Westfield NJ Thrift & Consignment Shops to fund a longstanding grant program supporting nonprofit organizations across Westfield and Union County.

This year’s grant to Caring Contact will help fund paid 988 Lifeline Listeners during critical times, ensuring every call gets answered. We are grateful to the Westfield Service League for their generosity.

Caring Contact is an award-winning, volunteer-staffed caring and crisis hotline and listening community. We answer the 988 Su***de & Crisis Lifeline for seven counties in New Jersey. Last year, we responded to over 27,000 calls.

[photo credit] Westfield Service League

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