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Welcome to the 2nd Annual Lowcountry Bottom Fishing Rode to benefit Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy!
Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy's mission is to be a light in the depth of pain and a hope in the day to day for first responders, individuals, and the community. Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. To learn more, click here.
Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy's mission is to be a light in the depth of pain and a hope in the day to day for first responders, individuals, and the community.
First Responders are supported in the depth of pain when tragedy occurs. Chaplains support first responders during and following crisis calls (homicides, suicide, fire/traffic fatalities, drownings, and other traumatic deaths). First responder stations are given a designated chaplain to provide ongoing care and support in the day to day through station visits, shared meals, ride-alongs, phone calls, and text messages. This work is essential. More first responders die by suicide than in the line of duty. In addition, fire and EMS first responders have a suicide contemplation rate nearly 10 times more than American adults who are not first responders.
Individuals are comforted in their depth of pain on scene in the midst of a traumatic and unexpected death of a loved one. Over the following days, weeks, and months, survivors are reached out to by a trained volunteer and provided access to psychological first aid, support groups, and a listening ear. Many of these remarkable volunteers are also survivors of traumatic loss and all provide hope in the day to day. A survivor grieving the loss of a loved one is 65% more likely to commit suicide if the loved one died by suicide opposed to natural causes. People who have lost a loved one to suicide are invited and encouraged to attend the Survivors of Suicide Support Group.
Community members need to know they are heard, valued, and have recognized dignity. Chaplains attend community meetings, walks, and marches. In the day to day, parades and festivities are attended by chaplains. The gap between first responders and community members is bridged by Coastal Crisis Chaplaincy chaplains. Networking groups, ceremonies, and government meetings receive opening prayers that are inclusive of our diverse community.
In response to COVID-19, services are provided both virtually and in person.
Services are provided 24/7/365 at no cost to the recipient, thanks to the generosity of donors like you. Thank you!
