Call For Help Inc

Organization Overview

Call For Help Inc is located in East St Louis, IL. The organization was established in 1977. According to its NTEE Classification (F40) the organization is classified as: Hot Lines & Crisis Intervention, under the broad grouping of Mental Health & Crisis Intervention and related organizations. As of 06/2020, Call For Help Inc employed 86 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Call For Help Inc is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.

For the year ending 06/2020, Call For Help Inc generated $3.8m in total revenue. This represents relatively stable growth, over the past 6 years the organization has increased revenue by an average of 8.7% each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $4.0m during the year ending 06/2020. While expenses have increased by 9.4% per year over the past 6 years. They've been increasing with an increasing level of total revenue. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.

Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing

TAX YEAR

2020

Describe the Organization's Mission:

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CALL FOR HELP INC PROVIDES 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION AND SUPPORT SERVICES WHILE ASSISTING PEOPLE IN THE COMMUNITY TO STRENGHTEN THEIR COPING SKILLS IN AN ATTEMPT TO IMPROVE THEIR EMOTIONAL STATE AND QUALITY OF LIFE.

Describe the Organization's Program Activity:

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TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER - THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST HOMELESS WOMEN AGE 18 AND UP (WITH AN WITHOUT CHILDREN) IN THEIR PURSUIT TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE YOUNG WOMEN MAINTAIN RESIDENCE IN THIS HOMELIKE ATMOSPHERE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS WHILE PURSUING EDUCATION OR JOB TRAINING SKILLS. WHILE RESIDENTS OF THE SHELTER, THE WOMEN WILL BE AFFORDED LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CLASSES PROVIDED BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.


SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM'S CARE UNIT- PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. THE SERVICES INCLUDE: 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION, 24 HOUR MEDICAL ADVOCACY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT DURING EVIDENCE COLLECTION AT LOCAL HOSPITALS, LEGAL ADVOCACY AT POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND COURT PROCEEDINGS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM COUNSELING TO FACILITATE THE PROCESS OF HEALING AND RECOVERY. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ALL SERVICES OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM'S CARE UNIT ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE VICTIM.


COMMUNITY STABILIZATION SERVICES - WE OFFER A SHORT-TERM THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, LOCAL AND STATE HOSPITALS, PSYCHIATRISTS AND PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. MEDICATION MONITORING, COUNSELING AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ARE INTERVENTIONS PROVIDED TO HELP STABILIZE RESIDENT BEHAVIOR. EFFORT IS MADE TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. REFERRAL AND LINKAGES ARE MADE TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES HOMELESS AND EMPLOYMENT TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AS THEY TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY LIVING. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT HOSPITALIZATIONS THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION.


RECOVERY SUPPORT CENTER - PROVIDING ONGOING SUPPORT FOR ADULTS RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS TO MAINTAIN THEIR SUCCESSFUL RECOVERIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND MORE.EXPENSES $281,671. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $242. REVENUE $171,774.OUTPATIENT COUNSELING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GENERAL COUNSELING SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.EXPENSES $119,056. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $118,385.


TRANSITIONAL LIVING CENTER - THIS PROGRAM WAS DEVELOPED TO PROVIDE AND ASSIST HOMELESS WOMEN AGE 18 AND UP (WITH AN WITHOUT CHILDREN) IN THEIR PURSUIT TO BECOME INDEPENDENT AND SELF-SUFFICIENT CITIZENS IN THE COMMUNITY. THESE YOUNG WOMEN MAINTAIN RESIDENCE IN THIS HOMELIKE ATMOSPHERE FOR UP TO 24 MONTHS WHILE PURSUING EDUCATION OR JOB TRAINING SKILLS. WHILE RESIDENTS OF THE SHELTER, THE WOMEN WILL BE AFFORDED LIFE SKILLS TRAINING CLASSES PROVIDED BY STAFF, VOLUNTEERS AND COMMUNITY PROGRAMS.


SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM'S CARE UNIT- PROVIDES SERVICES TO ADULT AND CHILD VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT/ABUSE AND THEIR SIGNIFICANT OTHERS. THE SERVICES INCLUDE: 24 HOUR CRISIS INTERVENTION, 24 HOUR MEDICAL ADVOCACY TO PROVIDE INFORMATION AND SUPPORT DURING EVIDENCE COLLECTION AT LOCAL HOSPITALS, LEGAL ADVOCACY AT POLICE DEPARTMENTS AND COURT PROCEEDINGS AND SHORT AND LONG TERM COUNSELING TO FACILITATE THE PROCESS OF HEALING AND RECOVERY. COMMUNITY EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL TRAININGS ARE AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST. ALL SERVICES OF THE SEXUAL ASSAULT VICTIM'S CARE UNIT ARE PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE TO THE VICTIM.


COMMUNITY STABILIZATION SERVICES - WE OFFER A SHORT-TERM THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR INDIVIDUALS REFERRED BY LOCAL MENTAL HEALTH AGENCIES, LOCAL AND STATE HOSPITALS, PSYCHIATRISTS AND PRIVATE AGENCIES THAT ADDRESS MENTAL HEALTH ISSUES. MEDICATION MONITORING, COUNSELING AND MEDICAL ASSISTANCE ARE INTERVENTIONS PROVIDED TO HELP STABILIZE RESIDENT BEHAVIOR. EFFORT IS MADE TO IMPROVE SELF-ESTEEM, SOCIAL COMPETENCE, SYMPTOM MANAGEMENT, LIFE SKILLS AND ENHANCE THE QUALITY OF LIFE. REFERRAL AND LINKAGES ARE MADE TO COMMUNITY AGENCIES FOR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO FIND THEMSELVES HOMELESS AND EMPLOYMENT TO EMPOWER INDIVIDUALS AS THEY TRANSITION TO COMMUNITY LIVING. THE GOAL OF THE PROGRAM IS TO PREVENT HOSPITALIZATIONS THROUGH EARLY INTERVENTION.


RECOVERY SUPPORT CENTER - PROVIDING ONGOING SUPPORT FOR ADULTS RECOVERING FROM MENTAL ILLNESS TO MAINTAIN THEIR SUCCESSFUL RECOVERIES. ACTIVITIES INCLUDE PEER-LED SUPPORT GROUPS, SKILLS DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS, EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT, CONNECTION WITH COMMUNITY RESOURCES AND MORE.EXPENSES $281,671. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $242. REVENUE $171,774.OUTPATIENT COUNSELING - THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES GENERAL COUNSELING SERVICES TO THE RESIDENTS OF THE COMMUNITY.EXPENSES $119,056. INCLUDING GRANTS OF $0. REVENUE $118,385.


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Board, Officers & Key Employees

Name (title)Compensation
James Kellermann
Executive Director
$113,121
Ross Erickson
President
$0
Doyle Wilson
Secretary
$0
Matthew Warren
Treasurer
$0
Teresa Pedigo
Vice President
$0
Mercades Callado
Director
$0

Financial Statements

Statement of Revenue
Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar$2,618,232
Investment income $8,820
Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds $0
Royalties $0
Net Rental Income $0
Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales $0
Net Income from Fundraising Events -$6,461
Net Income from Gaming Activities $0
Net Income from Sales of Inventory $0
Miscellaneous Revenue$0
Total Revenue $3,812,115

Grants Recieved

Over the last fiscal year, we have identified 4 grants that Call For Help Inc has recieved totaling $1,245,525.

Awarding OrganizationAmount
Illinois Coalition Against Sexual Assault

Springfield, IL

PURPOSE: SERVICES TO VICTIMS OF SEXUAL ASSAULT

$1,092,110
United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc

Saint Louis, MO

PURPOSE: ALL - Provide Food & Shelter

$152,777
Commerce Foundation

Kansas City, MO

PURPOSE: USED AT THE DISCRETION OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OR TRUSTEES AS THEY SEE FIT FOR OPERATING THEIR ORGANIZATION.

$500
Amazonsmile Foundation

Seattle, WA

PURPOSE: GENERAL SUPPORT

$138
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