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The Upper Room Hotline is a faith-based hotline in the Catholic Tradition. God's Love Has A Toll Free Number 1-888-808-8724

Upper Room Crisis Hotline is Featured in St. Anthony's Messenger Magazine!
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A Ministry of Listening
(An Editorial Clip from St. Anthony's Messenger's Editor)

.....Sometimes, all we need is someone to talk to, whether that be a casual converation with a friend or time spent with a professional counselor. 
For many people, though, finding that someone isn't quite as easy as bumping into a friend at the store.
Enter Sister Mary Frances Seeley, OSF, and the Upper Room Crisis Hotline.  The hotline, which is featured in an article on page 20, provides people with a listening ear in times of need.  Sometimes callers are experiencing a mental health crisis, while others might just be lonely and need someone to talk with.  No matter the reason for the call, however, the the volunteers provide that listening ear we all need sometimes.  In a world that can be challenging and sometimes lonely, a ministry such as this is a true blessing.

Susan Hines-Brigger
Executive Editor

Call 1-888-808-8724 Central Time- approximately 7 a.m.- Midnight during the day – Monday thru Friday.  Weekends will be less consistent in scheduling.  Please use the contact us button so that we can help further.

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Welcome to The Upper Room Crisis Hotline! All individuals regardless of their faith and those without faith in God are welcome to call the Hotline.

The Upper Room operates solely by well trained volunteers including: the board of directors, administration, office support, and phone counselors.

The Upper Room Crisis Hotline now receives calls from throughout the United States and over 35 other
countries to this point. The callers to our Hotline experience mental health challenges such as loneliness, anxiety, depression and a wide range of other trials
and challenges in their lives.

Our volunteers provide focused and undivided attention through reflective listening, empathy, nonjudgement and compassion.
Spiritual support and prayer are offered when requested by callers to the Hotline.
Our callers need and receive this focused attention and support through whatever
trials they may be experiencing. Additional resources and outreach are available
to callers that require this level of support..

 

We are a non for profit that depends solely on donations and fundraising in order to pay our monthly bills. While we understand that most individuals are feeling the financial impact of this virus, we are asking those that are still able to consider a donation of any size to ensure that the Upper Room Crisis Hotline will continue to be an essential service to those that are struggling during this unprecedented crisis.

 

We are very grateful to those that are willing and able to support this ministry.               

We are donor dependent. Please Help Us with your Donation

 Help us, help others to make a difference to our callers!
OR

Donate by mail: Send check to:
The Upper Room Crisis Hotline
PO Box 3572  
Joliet, Il. 60434

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Become a Volunteer

Sign up to become a phone counselor and share your gifts and talents by helping others.   We provide 8 weeks of training.

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Donate Now

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All of our services are free of charge, but if you would like to help us with your donation, Click the "Donate" button below.

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Active Armed Services, Veterans, 
Police and Firefighters, Paramedics

Welcome First Responders!
 

Our Upper Room Phone Counselors receive training on the challenges specific to
first responders and their families and welcome first responders, military and veterans to call the Upper Room Hotline for discussion, support and prayer if requested.

All information shared is kept strictly confidential within the Upper Room. The Upper Room Phone Counselors will receive you demonstrating 7 pillars of support including: focused listening, empathy, compassion, non-judgment, patience, providing affirmation, and spiritual support and prayer when requested. This is a welcoming and safe environment where you will receive immediate care and support by simply making a phone call to 888-808-8724.

Upper Room Crisis Hotline
Introduction with Dr. Terry Smith
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Introduction with Dr. Terry Smith

The introduction to the Upper Room Crisis Hotline featuring it's history, ministry and more...Find us at www.Catholichotline.org
Who calls The Upper Room?
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Who calls The Upper Room?

The Upper Room Crisis Hotline is there for all those who are experiencing depression, anxiety and lonlineness. Call 1-800-808-8724. Www.Catholichotline.org
Upper Room Crisis Hotline Training Program
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Upper Room Crisis Hotline Training Program

Go to www.catholichotline.org to find out how you can become a Upper Room Crisis Hotline Counselor and enroll in our training sessions.
Extended Caller Support
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Extended Caller Support

Call or visit us at www.catholichotline.org for more information.
Priests on Call
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Priests on Call

Priest on Call is a Ministry within the Upper Room Crisis Hotline. For more information go to: www.catholichotline.com
Upper Room Callers can get Prayer.
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Upper Room Callers can get Prayer.

Call and donate at www.Catholichotline.org with your prayer intentions.
Introducing our new video on Receiving Hope with Fr. Albert Haase
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Introducing our new video on Receiving Hope with Fr. Albert Haase

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Request Prayer

Prayer Team

We have a prayer team praying for your special intentions.  Click Here  to submit your prayer intentions.

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Priests on Call

Speak directly to a Priest

You can call for any questions whether it's in regards to your Catholic faith or any other matter.  We're here for you!

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Frequent Callers

Call us day or night

Our callers are from the US and International countries.  Whether you have an individual problem or ongoing....We are here for you!

Click Videos to see testimonials

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