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Volunteer Guardianship One on One (VGOO) is a non-profit
o r g a n i z a t i o n f o u n d e d i n 1 9 9 6 w i t h a m i s s i o n t o p r o v i d e
compassionate one on one guardianship services to legally
incapacitated adults through the education, oversight and support
of dedicated volunteers. VGOO is the only nonprofit organization in New
Jersey, and one of only a few in the country, that utilize volunteers to serve
as guardians for incapacitated adults with no one else to serve in this role.
Because of our volunteers, older people with dementia and other adults with
mental illness and developmental disabilities have someone that is committed
to just one person and making sure that they are living their lives in a manner
that reflects their wishes and values and ensures they are safe, their assets are
protected, and they are not forgotten. For more information, visit: www.
VolunteerGuardianship.org.
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If you're thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or
loved one, or would like emotional support, the Lifeline network
is available 24/7 across the United States. 988 has been designated
as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (now known as the 988 Suicide
& Crisis Lifeline), and is now active across the United States. When
people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors
who are part of the existing Lifeline network. These trained counselors will
listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support,
and connect them to resources if necessary. The previous Lifeline phone
number (1-800-273-8255) will always remain available to people
in emotional distress or suicidal crisis.
The Lifeline's network of over 200 crisis centers has been in
operation since 2005, and has been proven to be effective. It's the
counselors at these local crisis centers who answer the contacts the Lifeline
receives every day. Numerous studies have shown that callers feel less suicidal,
less depressed, less overwhelmed and more hopeful after speaking with a
Lifeline counselor.
Answer the call! These centers are looking to bring on new volunteers
and paid employees. You will receive training, so if you are a caring person who
wants to help those in crisis, apply today. Find your opportunity: samhsa.
gov/988-jobs
• For ways to support your local Lifeline network crisis center, visit the Crisis
Centers page: https://988lifeline.org/our-crisis-centers.
• To learn about the impact of the Lifeline, visit our new By the Numbers
page: https://988lifeline.org/by-the-numbers.
• To learn about what happens when you call, text, or chat with the Lifeline,
visit: https://988lifeline.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/
HowOurCallsAreRouted-InfographicsRefresh-2.pdf
• To learn more about the history of 988 and how Vibrant Emotional Health,
the nonprofit administrator of the Lifeline, has been supporting states'
implementation planning for 988 through grants, visit: www.vibrant.org.
• If you're a Veteran, Service Member or loved one and want to know
more about how 988 will affect the Veterans Crisis Line, click: www.
veteranscrisisline.net/about/what-is-988/.
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