Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties takes last calls as United Way begins effort to fill void

By Alicia Fabbre
Daily Southtown

After 44 years of providing emotional and mental health support, Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties will take its final calls Monday.

Years of financial hardships and funding cuts made earlier this year prompted the social service agency to make the call to shut down.

The Crisis Line of Will and Grundy Counties also will still maintain its website at www.willfinduhelp.org for those seeking social service assistance or information about community-based services. Officials encourage those in need of mental health assistance, suicide prevention or intervention to call the National Suicide Prevention Hotline at 1-800-273-8255.

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