Crisis Resource Center

The Crisis Resource Center is a place that individuals who may be experiencing a psychiatric crisis can voluntarily access crisis intervention.  The CRC is located at the former convent of St. Hyacinth Church, on S.14th Street and Beecher. The CRC offers: A safe, recovery oriented environment Short-term intervention Peer support Links to ongoing support and services Open 24 hours, 7 days a week. For more information on the CRC: CRC's Impact on the Community CRC Brochure Press Release Community Referral Form                                                                                       Or Contact Debbie Buchanan, Program Director

2057 S. 14th Street, Milwaukee Phone: 414-643-8778 Fax: 414-643-8708

An individual is accepted at the Crisis Resource Center if the primary reason for seeking service is a psychiatric/mental health crisis and it has been determined that the individual

• Is not an acute danger to self or others.
• Does not have an acute medical condition.
• Is not on a police hold.
• Is a voluntary client seeking help.
• Is a Milwaukee County resident, 18 years or older.
• May have a co-occurring substance abuse disorder.
• Does not need detoxification for withdrawal.
• Is able to self administer prescribed medication.
• Is not medically fragile and is able to perform ADL’s independently (CRC is not handicap accessible).

How You Can Help

Since it opened in December, 2007, the CRC has served 208 individuals in crisis. Fifty-six percent of people served by the CRC were also homeless. They need not just warm, nutritious food and shelter, but the support they find at the CRC, including links to services promoting recovery.

• Pots and pans
• Blankets and twin sheet sets
• Toiletries and personal hygiene items
• Towels

As we all face difficult financial constraints, it is still important to remember those who are less fortunate. Please consider a monetary contribution that will help the Crisis Resource Center provide for the many individuals who will experience crisis and homelessness this winter. No donation is too small to help those who come to the center with only the shirts on their backs.

Your generosity will help warm another spirit this winter.

• $100 will purchase groceries need to supply three warm meals for 10 people
• $75 will purchase a new set of pots and pans
• $50 will purchase a twin sheet set and a warm blanket
• $25 will purchase a towel set, soap and shampoo
• $10 will purchase deodorant, a toothbrush and toothpaste and other needed toiletries
• $5 will purchase a pair of warm socks or undergarments

The Center can also accept gently used item. Please contact Debbie Buchanan at 414-643-8778 if you have any gently used blankets, sheets and towels you would like to donate the center.

 Special Thank you to our Funding Partners:

Many thanks to the collaborating agencies who made this service a reality: