CONTACT Altoona

CONTACT Altoona It is our philosophy that most people have within themselves the resources to solve their own problems. If you feel you are all alone, there is a place to call.

By listening in a reflective way, we help people to sort out their concerns and make decisions about their own lives. Helpline Services: A caring voice as close as the telephone! At some point in all our lives we have felt the silence of fear, depression, and anxiety. We may not be able to turn to family or close friends and just having someone to talk to makes a difference. Someone will be there

who will listen. Someone will be there who will care. Helpline is staffed 365 days per year by caring dedicated volunteers. Our volunteers have undergone intensive training by professionals in our community. Since 1982 CONTACT Altoona has helped people in the greater Blair County area find solutions to a variety of problems including: Crisis Situations, Drug and Alcohol Problems, Illness or Disability, Grief Stricken, or Loneliness or Depression. CONTACT Altoona's Helpline can be reached by calling (814) 946-9050. Reassurance Program: The CONTACT Altoona Reassurance Program seeks to meet the needs of people who are living alone, isolated, aged, ill, or disabled. By placing a daily telephone call, at a pre-arranged time, we are offering a listening ear to many in our community. The purposes of the daily calls are:

•To be assured that the person being called is doing all right and able to answer the telephone.
•To share a few minutes in a friendly chat to let the person know someone cares about them.
•To remind the person to take medications or to make sure that they are getting adequate nutrition and hydration.

All set up at the Curve!!! Mental Health Awareness Night! We have more vendors than tables so some of us doubled up. Ple...
05/21/2026

All set up at the Curve!!! Mental Health Awareness Night! We have more vendors than tables so some of us doubled up. Please stop by and say hello!!! 👋

05/20/2026

We are currently asking for donations of Walmart, Sheetz, and Uber gift cards to help meet the immediate needs of the survivors and their families we serve. These gift cards can provide essentials such as groceries, hygiene items, transportation to appointments, safe housing needs, and more during difficult times.
If interested, contact us at 814-944-3583 or [email protected]

Go check out our new blog and tell us what you think!
05/02/2026

Go check out our new blog and tell us what you think!

Some days I wonder, “How are we going to get everywhere we need to be and do everything that needs done?” With our limited staff, we don’t always have the ability to take advantage of the great opportunities to participate in events and spread the word about the great services CONTACT Altoona ...

05/02/2026
Did you know that our volunteers are available from 7am-11pm 365 days a year? We are trained in active listening and do ...
05/01/2026

Did you know that our volunteers are available from 7am-11pm 365 days a year? We are trained in active listening and do not judge. If you are having a hard time with a specific situation or feeling extra lonely and need to hear a friendly voice, give us a call 814-946-9050. We are here for you!

04/27/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Here are a few Lunch and Learn training Events coming up!

Our Executive Director was nominated and honored again this year. Congratulations Erin Kay!
04/24/2026

Our Executive Director was nominated and honored again this year. Congratulations Erin Kay!

Executive Director CONTACT Altoona Erin is a dedicated community leader who joined CONTACT Altoona in August 2019. A firm believer in interagency collaboration, she strengthens the Blair County safety net through her work with the Healthy Blair County Coalition, the Su***de Prevention Task Force, an...

04/18/2026

Stop at our table when you visit today, we love to talk to you!

Final call to get into our Spring 2026 Training Session!!! Classes begin on Monday and we have a great lineup of present...
04/16/2026

Final call to get into our Spring 2026 Training Session!!! Classes begin on Monday and we have a great lineup of presenters - even some new ones!!! If you don't want to make the commitment to volunteer for 8 hours a month for a year, you can join us for a minimal $50. You will learn great knowledge about some local organizations and hear some great tips and tricks you can use in your daily life for you, family and/or friends! Call before Friday, April 17th at 2pm so you don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity! Supplies and food are provided.

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Administrative Offices/2729 8th Avenue
Altoona, PA
16602

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 2pm
Tuesday 9am - 2pm
Wednesday 9am - 2pm
Thursday 9am - 2pm
Friday 9am - 2pm

Telephone

+18149460531

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