crisis center: Meaning and Definition of

cri'sis cen"ter

Pronunciation: [key]
  1. a central facility, telephone answering service, etc., where people may obtain informed help or advice in a personal crisis.
  2. an office, building, agency, etc., serving as a central point for receiving information and coordinating action during a disaster or emergency.
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