Standards & Quality

Community Crisis Services, Inc. is dedicated to providing quality service to those in need. As a result, CCSi has become a member or met the accrediting and certifying standards of many organizations as a dedication to service including the Standards for Excellence. The Standards for Excellence are based on fundamental values such as honesty, integrity, fairness, respect, trust, responsibility, and accountability. Community Crisis Services, Inc. programs and services, management, fundraising and financial practices were examined in depth before the certification was awarded. Community Crisis Services, Inc. is one of the first organizations to be certified under the Standards program that began in 1998.

 

Credentials

Certifications

  • Certified by the American Association of Suicidology.
  • Met and exceeded standards and requirements set by the Maryland Department of Mental Health and Hygiene for telephone crisis intervention services.
  • Accredited by the Maryland Association of Non-Profit Organizations Seal of Excellence Program. CCSI is the only crisis center in Maryland to receive the Seal of Excellence.

Professional/Clinical Consultants

Community Crisis Services, Inc. has several professional staff and consultants available, to include:

  • Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
  • Licensed Graduated Social Worker
  • Licensed Clinical Social Worker
  • Licensed Psychologist
  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

Our agency members participate in the community locally, regionally, statewide and nationally:

  • Crisis Center Division Chair, American Association of Suicidology
  • Executive Board, Contact USA
  • Serve on the Mental Health Advisory Committee for Prince George’s County, Maryland
  • Board, Maryland Alliance for Information & Referral
Awards & Recognition

Answering the Call For Service
Awarded by the Prince George’s County Mental Health & Disabilities Administration

Above & Beyond the Call of Duty
Awarded by the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services

Outstanding Program
Awarded by the Prince George’s County Department of Family Services

Governor’s Citation
To honor volunteers who have made a difference.

 

Professional Memberships
  • American Association of Suicidology
  • Contact USA
  • Maryland Alliance for Information & Referral
  • Maryland Association for Non-Profit Organizations
  • National Association of Crisis Center Directors
  • National Suicide Hopeline
  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
  • Prince George’s County Volunteer Coordinator’s Association