Welcome to Contact Altoona

CONTACT Altoona is a telephone helpline service providing listening services, reassurance calls, crisis intervention, and information and referral services to the community. Telephones are staffed 365 days a year by trained volunteers who are prepared to offer stability in times of confusion and to assist people of all ages to resolve their own problems and develop their inner resources. All services are free and confidential.

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CONTACT Altoona sets Training -- Aug 12th '08

A Caring Voice as Close as the Telephone.....

For the past 26 years, CONTACT Altoona has provided a listening ear to local residents who are lonely, elderly, isolated, and who want someone to listen.

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"An Evening with Mike Reid" -- Jun 11th '08

Altoona Native Mike Reid performed beofre a full house on Friday evening, April 18th at the historic Mishler Theatre. Reid, a 1965 graduatate of Altoona High School, is a former NFL standout and a Grammy Award-winning songwriter. CONTACT Altoona...


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