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Friends of the Crisis Center Logo: a rising yellow sun over blue waves, with the text "Friends of the Crisis Center"

Raising funds for Crisis Center volunteer training, volunteer recognition, program support and community education.

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Who We Are

Friends of the Crisis Center is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to support the programs and volunteers of the Alachua County Crisis Center.  The organization is also responsible for building and maintaining the Judy Broward Survivors of Suicide Memory Garden located in The City of Gainesville's Cofrin Nature Park in Gainesville, Florida.

What We Do

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Supporting Crisis Center Volunteers

Every year approximately 180 volunteers give over 40,000 hours of community service in crisis and suicide intervention, and support of Friends of the Crisis Center helps make that work possible.

A circular brick labyrinth in the Survivors of Suicide garden. It is surrounded by trees and the sun is shining through them.

Judy Broward Survivors of Suicide Memory Garden

A place of solace and refuge for those who have lost a loved to suicide, built and maintained by the Friends of the Crisis Center.

Upcoming Events

  • Survivors of Suicide Loss Vigil
    Survivors of Suicide Loss Vigil
    Survivors of Suicide Loss Vigil
    Sat, Nov 23
    Cofrin Nature Park
    Nov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cofrin Nature Park, 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
    Nov 23, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
    Cofrin Nature Park, 4810 NW 8th Ave, Gainesville, FL 32605, USA
    In conjunction with International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day, this event offers a space for anyone who has lost a loved one to suicide to join together in remembrance, support, and healing.

Contact Us

Friends of the Crisis Center
P.O. Box 357284
Gainesville, FL 32635-7284

info@friendsofthecrisiscenter.org

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