Programs

Mental Health Support/Crisis Counseling  

Programs

Mental Health Support/Crisis Counseling  

Mental Health Support/Crisis Counseling  

Connecting Individuals to Essential Services

Most in crisis require professional counseling or therapy. We assess each person’s unique situation and provide direct counseling from our team or connect them with external counselors and therapists best suited to meet their needs.

Crisis Connect is dedicated to helping individuals navigating a current crisis or recovering from a past one and may require professional counseling or therapy. At Crisis Connect, we assess each person’s unique situation and provide direct counseling from our team or connect them with external counselors and therapists best suited to meet their needs.

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Empowering Community Support

We are helping people just like you in the Tampa Bay Region

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People are experiencing homelessness
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FAQ’s

We assist anyone who is in an immediate crisis, which can be anything from an urgent financial crisis to a mental health crisis to a natural disaster. We do not limit ourselves to certain types of crisis.

Crisis counseling provides immediate emotional support for individuals facing acute distress. Our trained counselors help clients navigate their feelings, stabilize emotions, and develop a personalized plan for further care.

You may need crisis counseling if you are experiencing overwhelming feelings of anxiety, depression, hopelessness, or if you are in an emotionally distressing situation. If you are considering harming yourself or others, seek help immediately.

We offer a range of services including individual crisis counseling, group support sessions, and connections to longer-term mental health care resources. Crisis Connections can link you to local mental health professionals, support services, and community resources tailored to your specific needs. We facilitate connections to ensure you receive the appropriate support.

Our emergency assistance is designed for short-term crises. You can apply by contacting our office at 727-463-6181 or sending us an email. We will guide you through the application process to assess your situation. We aim to schedule appointments as soon as possible to meet your needs.

Qualification typically depends on your current financial distress due to unexpected circumstances, such as job loss, natural disasters, medical emergencies, or other crises. Documentation may be required to support your application.

Long-term Stabilization involves developing a personalized “life plan” for individuals recovering from crises, allowing them to arrive at a point where they life is not overwhelmed with ongoing crises. This may include financial planning and support, job placement, therapy, support groups, community connections, and case management services to help with sustained recovery.

If you are in immediate danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest hospital. Your safety is our priority, and we support you in seeking urgent help.

Yes, we prioritize confidentiality and will protect your personal information in accordance with privacy regulations, while still providing the support you need.

Our crisis counseling services are available 24/7. For emergency assistance and long-term stabilization, please call our office at 727-463-6181 to make an appointment.

Most of our support services are offered at no cost. However, fees may apply for certain programs and third-party referrals. We will provide clear information about any costs involved.

Yes, but our primary service area is to individuals/families in the Tampa Bay Region.

During your first session, a counselor will listen actively to your concerns, assess your situation, and collaboratively create a plan for your support journey. It’s a safe space to express your feelings.

You can make an appointment by calling our support line at 727-463-6181 or emailing us.

If you have further questions or need immediate support, feel free to reach out to us directly or contact a trusted mental health hotline in your area.

Testimonials

“Terry Collier and Crisis Connect lifted me from a deep gulf I may never have escaped on my own. They have a special gift. Thank God they were there when I needed it”

– Bill