Life Crisis Center

What Life Crisis Center does

Life Crisis Center, Inc. is a Maryland-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that delivers crisis intervention and violence prevention services across Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset Counties on the Lower Eastern Shore of Maryland. The organization serves victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and individuals in suicidal crisis through a vertically integrated service platform: a 24/7 crisis hotline (certified by the American Association of Suicidology in 2020), a 19-bed safe house, trauma-informed counseling, legal advocacy and courtroom accompaniment, supervised visitation (Lower Shore Family Visitation Center), Court Appointed Special Advocates (Lower Shore CASA), a 32-week Abuser Intervention Program, and a virtual bystander intervention training program (B.R.A.V.E.). All victim-directed services are provided free of charge; fee-for-service revenue is limited to court-ordered and family visitation programs.

The organization operates without a proprietary technology platform — service delivery is human-staff-and-volunteer-driven, with phone-based hotline response, in-person counseling, and on-site shelter operations. In 2025, the organization answered 56,000+ hotline calls, provided 4,240 safe-house bed nights, served 2,067 individuals through counseling, supported 405 survivors in legal advocacy, and coordinated 3,500+ CASA volunteer advocacy hours. The organization also functions as regional infrastructure: it is the Maryland 2-1-1 designated information and referral center for the entire Eastern Shore, an answering site for the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, and the Regional Navigator under Maryland's 2019 Child Sex Trafficking Screening and Services Act.

The funding model combines individual and corporate donations, special event fundraising (Costumes and Cocktails gala, annual Golf Tournament, Jousting for Justice Jam), United Way of the Lower Eastern Shore allocations, and government grants from the State of Maryland and the Maryland Judiciary's Department of Juvenile and Family Services. In July 2025, Life Crisis Center broke ground on the 4,636 square foot Safety, Healing and Hope Expansion Project — its first major facility expansion — funded by donors and state grants, with completion targeted for the organization's 50th anniversary in 2026.

Name

Life Crisis Center

Legal name

Life Crisis Center, Inc.

Website

https://lifecrisiscenter.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1976

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Life Crisis Center is a Maryland 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded in 1976 that provides free crisis intervention, safe housing, counseling, legal advocacy, and prevention training to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and suicide risk across three Lower Eastern Shore counties.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Crisis Intervention and Violence Prevention Services

NAICS

Individual and Family Services (6241), Other Individual and Family Services (624190), Emergency and Other Relief Services (62423), Child and Youth Services (62411), Community Housing Services (62422)

SIC

Services-Social Services (8300)

akta.pro primary industry

Domestic Violence & Abuse Support Services (BPAGAEAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGAEAH), Mental Health & Crisis Support Services (BPAGACAD), Youth Justice, At-Risk Youth & Violence Prevention Nonprofits (BPAGADAM)

Keywords

• Crisis intervention services
• Domestic violence support
• Suicide prevention hotline
• Victim advocacy services
• Sexual assault counseling

Headquarters

HQ city

Salisbury

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Donations and Fundraising: Individual and corporate donations through online portal, mail, and in-kind contributions. Special events including annual golf tournament, costumes and cocktails gala, and jousting for justice jam.
2. Government Grants: Grant funding from State of Maryland and Maryland Judiciary's Department of Juvenile and Family Services supporting programs including CAC operations and legal services.
3. United Way: United Way agency of the Lower Eastern Shore receiving United Way funding support.
4. Fee-for-Service (Limited): Family Visitation Center charges fees: $30/hour supervised visitation, $10 each way weekend exchanges, $5 same day exchanges, $60/hour therapeutic visitation. Abuser Intervention Program charges $50 intake fee plus $20/week sliding scale.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Life Crisis Center is a nonprofit crisis intervention and violence prevention agency delivering a comprehensive suite of free services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, human trafficking, and suicidal crisis on Maryland's Lower Eastern Shore. Core offerings include a 24/7 crisis hotline (also serving the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline and Maryland 2-1-1), a 19-bed confidential safe house, trauma-informed counseling, legal advocacy and courtroom accompaniment, supervised visitation and monitored exchanges, CASA child advocacy, an Abuser Intervention Program, and a virtual bystander intervention training program (B.R.A.V.E.).

Product overview

Life Crisis Center is a nonprofit human services organization offering a comprehensive suite of crisis intervention and violence prevention programs. The organization operates as a single integrated service platform rather than separate products, combining 24/7 crisis hotline, shelter services, counseling, legal advocacy, and specialized programs for domestic violence, child abuse, suicide, sexual assault, and human trafficking. Key service modules include a 19-bed safe house, court-appointed advocacy (CASA), family visitation services, and community education/outreach programs. All services are provided free of charge to victims and are funded through donations, grants, and United Way partnerships.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Lower Shore CASA: Court Appointed Special Advocate program for children under protection of the Tri-County Circuit Courts due to abuse, neglect or abandonment.
• Lower Shore Family Visitation Center
• B.R.A.V.E. Program
• Abuser Intervention Program

Products and services

• 24 Hour Hotline 24/7 confidential crisis intervention, information, referrals, and counseling for depression, suicidal ideation, abuse, sexual assault, and other emergencies; serves as local crisis hotline, Maryland 2-1-1 referral center, and 988 Suicide Lifeline answering point.
• Counseling High-quality trauma-informed therapy provided free of charge to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, child abuse, and survivors of homicide, including individual treatment, family sessions, and support groups delivered by trauma-trained licensed therapists using evidence-based approaches.
• Safe Accommodation (Safe House) Secure and confidential 19-bed safe house for victims of domestic violence and their children from Wicomico, Worcester, and Somerset counties, accommodating stays of up to 60 days and including individualized case management, group therapy, legal advocacy, and therapy services for children; includes additional safe accommodation options for male victims.
• Legal Services and Advocacy Courtroom advocacy, emergency room accompaniment, safety planning, and legal representation for eligible victims of intimate partner violence, including assistance with protective orders, victim impact statements, and Maryland Injuries Compensation Board applications.
• Outreach and Education Public speaking, trauma training (Trauma 101, Darkness to Light, ASIST), resident life training, parenting classes, anger management, and abuser intervention programs for community education and violence prevention.
• Lower Shore Family Visitation Center Supervised visitation and monitored exchanges for families in transition, providing a safe and friendly environment for children and family members to maintain and rebuild healthy relationships; fee-based at $30/hour supervised visits, $60/hour therapeutic visits, $10/$5 exchange fees.
• Lower Shore CASA Court Appointed Special Advocate program that trains volunteers to advocate for children under protection of Tri-County Circuit Courts due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment, ensuring children's safety, permanence, and well-being; 53 volunteers delivered 3,500+ advocacy hours for 84 children in 2025.
• B.R.A.V.E. Program Virtual bystander intervention training program for restaurant and bar staff to prevent sexual violence in establishments where alcohol is consumed, using the 4D's method for staff training and intervention.
• Abuser Intervention Program A 32-week behavioral change program for individuals who have used abusive behaviors in relationships, meeting weekly to address power and control dynamics; intake fee $50 plus $20/week with sliding scale available after 8 weeks based on income.
• Domestic Violence Program Comprehensive services addressing relationship violence including safety planning, protective order assistance, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and community education.
• Child Abuse Program Services for child sexual abuse victims including crisis intervention, forensic interviews, advocacy, therapy, and coordination with Child Advocacy Centers for investigation and prosecution support.
• Suicide Prevention Program Suicide prevention services including hotline operations, risk assessment, crisis counseling, and community education on warning signs and risk factors.
• Sexual Assault Program Comprehensive services for sexual assault survivors including crisis counseling, hospital accompaniment, legal advocacy, therapy, and support groups.
• Human Trafficking Program Regional Navigator Program providing trauma-informed case management, safety planning, and service referrals for trafficking survivors under the Child Sex Trafficking Screening and Services Act of 2019; 154 survivors and families served in 2025.
• Risk Assessment Tool Online self-assessment tool helping individuals determine if they may be in danger, providing a starting point for safety planning.

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• United Way of the Lower Eastern ShorecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerThe LCC is a United Way agency of the Lower Eastern Shore, receiving funding support through United Way campaigns and partnerships.
• Maryland 2-1-1coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Crisis Center is the designated information and referral center for Maryland 2-1-1 for the entire Eastern Shore of Maryland.
• 988 Suicide and Crisis LifelinecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Crisis Center hotline answers calls for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988) as part of the national crisis response network.
• Lower Shore CASAmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCASA program advocates for children under protection of Tri-County Circuit Courts due to abuse, neglect, or abandonment. Trains volunteers to become Court Appointed Special Advocates.
• Wicomico County Child Advocacy CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAC partners for better investigation, assessment, prosecution, and treatment for children and families impacted by child abuse and neglect.
• Maryland Children's AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAffiliated with Maryland Children's Alliance working with local community centers from Alleghany to Worcester Counties to serve child victims.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network)minorStrategic or Co-development PartnerReferences RAINN for statistics and sexual assault prevention information. Operates National Sexual Assault Hotline in partnership with local providers.
• Maryland Child Sex Trafficking Screening and Services Act of 2019coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerLife Crisis Center serves as Regional Navigator for Lower Shore of Maryland under this state legislation for child sex trafficking services.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Regional players

• Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA): Statewide coalition providing training, technical assistance, and advocacy for Maryland's rape crisis centers, including Life Crisis Center's sexual assault program; comparable in scope and operating geography.
• Maryland Children's Alliance: Statewide chapter affiliate for Child Advocacy Centers, of which Life Crisis Center's CAC is a member; closely aligned on child abuse response, forensic interview, and multidisciplinary team work.
• Center for Abused Persons (CAPE) / People Against Violence / Eastern Shore crisis centers: Other Eastern Shore and Mid-Shore Maryland crisis centers providing overlapping domestic violence and child advocacy services, representing direct local peers serving adjacent counties.

Direct peers

• TurnAround Inc. Baltimore-area nonprofit serving survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and human trafficking via hotline, counseling, and advocacy, with comparable wraparound service model and Maryland footprint.
• House of Ruth Maryland: Maryland-based nonprofit providing 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, legal advocacy, and case management for domestic violence and intimate partner violence victims across the state; directly comparable in service mix.
• YWCA Delaware / YWCA Central Maryland: YWCA chapters operate domestic violence shelters, sexual assault response, and crisis hotlines with similar service portfolio and regional nonprofit structure.

Broad incumbents

• National Network to End Domestic Violence (NNEDV): National social change organization representing state and local domestic violence coalitions; sets policy and funding frameworks that materially affect Life Crisis Center's funding and operations.
• Safe Horizon: Large New York-based victim services nonprofit offering hotlines, shelters, counseling, and court advocacy for DV, sexual assault, and trafficking; much larger scale but directly overlapping service categories.
• RAINN (Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network): National anti-sexual-violence nonprofit operating the National Sexual Assault Hotline and partnering with local rape crisis centers, including Life Crisis Center, on hotline call routing and training.

Others

• Catholic Charities / Diocesan Social Service Agencies (Eastern Shore): Faith-based regional social service agencies operating family support, emergency assistance, and counseling on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, competing for similar grant funding and referral streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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