• History of CONTACT Lubbock

Originally, CONTACT began in Australia in the 1960s in response to the need for a listening line for people in crisis. It became a worldwide movement and is now known as Life Line International, which includes a subsidiary called CONTACT USA.

CONTACT Lubbock, Inc. has a long history in our community dating back to 1969 when Joe Matt Smith, president of the Lubbock Association of Churches, appointed a steering committee to organize and bring into being a CONTACT Center in Lubbock.

Robert Wells was appointed the first Executive Director of CONTACT Lubbock, Inc. and on June 15, 1971, CONTACT opened its phone lines to the public. CONTACT Lubbock, Inc. was the 22nd CONTACT Center to open in the country, and in 1972, CONTACT Lubbock, Inc. received full accreditation from CONTACT USA.

• Need immediate Support?

Anyone needing immediate support should call our crisis line at: 
(806) 765-8393 or 1-800-SUICIDE.

EMAIL:
info@contactlubbock.org