Category: crisis

My Daughter is Suicidal…How Do I Help Her? Many calls to our Texas crisis center come from people in personal distress—but some of the most urgent are from parents worried about their children. When a mom or dad calls our crisis hotline after finding something alarming—like a note, a social media post, or a diary entry—it’s because they’re scared, confused, and looking for answers. That’s …Read More >

The Beginning of Fashion Stars Over 20 years ago, a chance meeting between Margie Wright, Executive Director of the Suicide and Crisis Center of North Texas, and Yvonne Crum took place at a charity event. This meeting lead to Margie asking Yvonne to help raise $25,000 by organizing an event around the issue of suicide that potential donors would want to attend. Since that time, …Read More >

Reaching Out for Help: What You Need to Know Making the decision to call a suicide hotline can feel overwhelming. People in this position often wonder: What will happen if I call? Do suicide hotlines call the cops? What exactly will they say or do if I tell someone over the phone I have been thinking about suicide? These concerns can prevent someone from reaching …Read More >