The Upper Room Crisis Hotline

Upper Room  

The Upper Room Crisis Hotline 

Our Mission Statement 

 

The Upper Room Crisis Hotline is motivated by the mercy and compassion of Jesus the Upper Room Crisis Hotline provides a non- 
judgmental listening and referral hotline to anyone in spiritual need including clergy, Religious and lay 
people of all faiths. 

 

Our Vision Statement 

Inspired by the spirit alive in The Upper Room, we bring comfort and hope to those in spiritual need. 




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