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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September 29th 2012- Mike Reid Performance -- Jan 30th '12Save the Date:
Saturday September 29th 2012- the renowned singer, songwriter Mike Reid will return to Altoona for a legendary concert to benefit CONTACT Altoona.
Details will be forthcoming.
 3rd Annual Great Spaghetti Feast- a Success! -- Sep 29th '11Over 250 tickets were sold for the 3rd Annual Great Spaghetti Feast on Saturday, September 17.
Thanks goes out to all of the CONTACT volunteers and Board of Directors who gave so generously
of their time to work at the event. From kitchen help,...
The Statistics are In....... 20,933 calls -- Aug 16th '11From July 1, 2010 through June 30, 2011 CONTACT Altoona responded to 20,933 calls on the helpline. That's right, the caring and dedicatd volunteers were able to provide support and services to 20,933 individuals in need. This increase in call...
Fall 2011 Training Classes begin October 3rd -- Aug 16th '11Are you Interested in Making a Difference in the Lives of Others through Service on the CONTACT Altoona Helpline?
CONTACT Altoona will begin its FREE training classes to become a volunteer on the Helpline. Classes are focused on self-awareness,...
PA 2-1-1 is coming to Blair County -- Jul 6th '11Through the support of United Way of Blair County and Blair County Human Services Office, PA 2-1-1 is coming to Blair County.
Anyone who needs to know what health and human services are available within Blair County will be able to access this...
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