July 5, 2026
Caring Contact is proud to introduce our 2026–2027 Board of Trustees, a dedicated group of leaders committed to strengthening mental health support and expanding access to compassionate care throughout Central and Northern New Jersey.
Caring Contact In the News
June 27, 2026
Most people don’t need to be rescued. They need someone who will sit with them, listen without judgment, and not rush to fix or explain them.
June 18, 2026
In workplaces, families, and communities alike, people don’t always need solutions—they need to feel heard.
June 10, 2026
Volunteers from NY and NJ completed Caring Contact’s 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline Training in May 2026 and are now interns answering calls.
July 10, 2022
“On July 16 the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline will change its 10-digit phone number to “988”, making it easier for those in emotional distress to get the help they need. With this change will come an increase in calls to Caring Contact”, said Mary Claire Givelber, Executive Director of Caring Contact. “The Summit Foundation’s generosity will ensure that Caring Contact has more trained listeners available to answer these calls.”
July 9, 2022
Our executive director, Mary Claire Givelber, joins the discussion with NorthJersey.com around the changes to the crisis line as 988 rolls out in July.
May 23, 2022
Mary Givelber of Caring Contact joined the discussion around crisis lines and helplines in a recent ABC News feature.
January 21, 2022
Caring Contact on Friday announced it has been awarded a major grant in the amount of $15,000 from The Northfield Bank Foundation to support building hotline capacity for the launch of “988” in 2022.
June 14, 2021
Caring Contact welcomes a new Director of Community Engagement.