Portrait of Jim McManus

Jim, LCSW

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Jim has been with the Helpline since its inception in 2012. After deciding to pursue clinical social work, Jim has worked in many facets of mental health. He has worked in crisis care settings in hospitals, with children in schools, with the military as a civilian readjustment counselor, and as a military and family life consultant. He has had a private practice in psychotherapy for many years and continues to be involved as a crisis response counselor. Jim, his wife, and their dog enjoy living in a small seaside community where they are active in several organizations including the Community Emergency Response Team. In their free time, they like beachcombing, kayaking and spending time with their 3 children and 5 grandchildren.