The Matheson History Museum will host the premiere of the documentary “Voices of Life: The Legacy of the Alachua County Crisis Center” on Wednesday, May 27.
The free event will take place at 7 p.m. at 513 East University Ave. in Gainesville. Click here to register.
The documentary highlights the history and community impact of the Alachua County Crisis Center, which has provided crisis intervention and support services to residents for more than 55 years.
Following the screening, attendees will have an opportunity to participate in a question-and-answer session featuring:
- Joe Thigpen, who served as director of the Crisis Center from 1973 to 1979 and currently serves as president of the Friends of the Crisis Center
- Ariel Drescher, the current director of the Crisis Center, who began volunteering with the organization in 2015
- Collin Whitlock, educator, storyteller, and creator of the “Voices of Life” documentary
The Alachua County Crisis Center provides 24-hour crisis and suicide intervention services for all residents of Alachua County. Services include around-the-clock crisis phone counseling, mobile response care teams, emergency walk-in services, and ongoing counseling during regular business hours.
The Crisis Center also provides support during community trauma responses and offers community education and outreach programs designed to promote mental health awareness and crisis prevention.
Residents seeking immediate assistance may contact the Crisis Center’s 24-hour Crisis Line at (352) 264-6789.
For more information about the event, visit the Matheson History Museum.