In Their Own Words

In celebration of our 20th anniversary, we interviewed more than 30 people who have played an important role in our story. Explore below to hear clients, staff and community members share a slice of our history in their own words and voices.

Celebrating 20 years: A History of At The Crossroads

The Wacky and Amazing Ways ATC’s Community has Supported our Work

“To bring a piece of humanity back to people.”

Marriage and Family Therapist, Center for Harm Reduction Therapy

“What I have is my presence and it turns out I always have that.”

“I still talk about At The Crossroads as if I worked there.”

Former Outreach Counselor

“You can really bring your full, true self.”

Former Development Manager

“Everybody’s seen as a person first.”

Former Program Manager

“Just to be there in that space.”

Former Outreach Counselor

“We just talked about all kinds of things.”

Former Outreach Counselor

“A counselor is someone who’s just there.”

Program Manager

"We do whole-person care."

Office Volunteer

“There’s a problem here and we want to help solve that.”

ATC Board Member

“I added At The Crossroads to my daily routine.”

Former Board Member and supporter

“It is personal. It is close to home. We can't ignore it.”

At The Crossroads supporter

“We're out there rain or shine, and that means a lot to people.”

Outreach Counselor

“I go for what I want.”

ATC Client for 6 years

“You do not have to be happy 24/7.”

ATC client for one year

“Imagine yourself with this outfit.”

ATC Client for 13 years

“I want to be very intentional about what is to come.”

Former ATC Client for 10 years

“When I really feel like it's too much, that's when I reach out.”

ATC Client for 16 years

“I feel like I'm on top of Mt. Everest.”

ATC Client for 18 years

“That’s what I do this for.”

ATC Client for 5 years