Dawson McAllister Association Employee Directory

Non-profit OrganizationsTennessee, United States11-50 Employees

Founded in 1973 and based in Spring Hill, Tennessee, the Dawson McAllister Association is a non-profit organization focused on youth crisis engagement. It operates TheHopeLine, a 24/7 crisis support desk that provides confidential one-on-one conversations to teenagers and young adults, alongside radio programming, a mobile app, and a website. The organization organizes its work around Reach, Rescue, and Restore—reaching through media channels, rescuing through direct support, and restoring through a national network of partner organizations. The founder, Dawson McAllister, gained international recognition as a youth communicator and built a platform that includes a long-running radio show and published books.

Its primary audience comprises teenagers and young adults facing distress, with services designed to offer immediate crisis support and pathways to longer-term restoration. In the non-profit sector focused on youth mental health and crisis response, it leverages media and partnerships to extend its reach and impact. Recent developments include collaborations with HealthNow and Mindstrong’s NGF Mindstrong to broaden access to TheHopeLine, alongside awareness campaigns such as Verizon’s #VoicesHavePower. The organization maintains its Spring Hill base with a relatively small staff and operates across North America via its media and partner network.

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