county area, including Jasper County. People can call for a variety of reasons including: a major loss, such as the death of a loved one, a divorce or serious illness, or it can be a series of smaller problems that have compounded and become overwhelming. A crisis is any stress or pressure that has become too great for a person to cope with alone. Trained, compassionate telephone counselors are available 24 hours a day, 365. All contacts are confidential.