24/7/365 access to a Trusted Adult. National accreditation. Immediate response.
24/7/365 access to a Trusted Adult. National accreditation. Immediate response.
The Sandy Hook Promise National Crisis Center (NCC) provides young people with 24/7/365 access to a safe and confidential Trusted Adult when they see warning signs of violence, are worried about someone who may be in crisis, or may need help themselves.
Our nationally accredited NCC is the only center of its kind dedicated to school-based anonymous reporting. Highly- trained Crisis Counselors respond within seconds to every message sent to the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System. They listen to concerns, provide relevant resources, and request immediate local assistance when warranted.
Shootings have been averted. Suicides and countless other acts of violence have been prevented. By getting young people the help they need — when they need it — our National Crisis Center has saved lives.
The NCC is accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) in recognition of exemplary service in suicide prevention services in:
Our Crisis Counselors receive extensive and ongoing training that includes more than 500 hours of training in evidence-based best practices, as well as accredited suicide prevention and crisis counseling certification programs. They also work for more than six weeks under an experienced Crisis Counselor before handling any tips on their own.
English and Spanish-speaking Crisis Counselors are always available, with additional translation support for a wide range of additional languages.
In November 2023, students used the Say Something Anonymous Reporting System to prevent a school shooting. After spotting violent threats on social media, including some that directly targeted students and teachers, Say Something-trained youth alerted the National Crisis Center (NCC). Within two minutes of receiving the first tip, NCC crisis counselors coordinated with the school and local authorities. After confirming the potential attackers had access to a semi-automatic firearm and a plan, authorities arrested the students who had made the threats to “shoot up the school.”
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