Resources
Being in the moment of an immediate crisis or needing support for yourself, family member or friend can feel overwhelming. Provided below is a starting point for an array of mental health needs. In the event of a true emergency where the safety of yourself or others is in question, calling 9-1-1 is appropriate and can serve to safe a life.
The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline has just recently designated 9-8-8 as the new three digit routing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. This resource is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. They also have a website: Lifeline (988lifeline.org).
If you’re in need of mental health support, here are a list of national and local resources for you to use. This list can serve as a guide to your search, keeping in mind that it’s not all-inclusive and you’ll want to find the resources that work the best for you.
Emergency Hotline Numbers:
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (Dial 9-8-8):
The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
English: 1-800-273-8255 Espanol: 1-888-628-9454
County Crisis Hotlines:
Montgomery County Mobile Crisis 24 hour hotline: 1-855-634-4673
Bucks County Mental Health Crisis Line 24-hour hotline: 1-800-499-7455
National Hotline Numbers
RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline:
800.656.HOPE (4673)
Online hotline: online.rainn.org
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ): 24 hours everyday
866-488-7386
Online hotline: TrevorChat 7 days a week between 3pm-10pm (12pm-7pm Pacific Time).
877-565-8860
Hotline staffed by transgender people for transgender people.
Local Emergency Resources
Inpatient Treatment Programs:
Horsham Clinic, Horsham PA: 1-800-237-4447
Brooke Glen, Ft. Washington PA: 215-641-5300
Fairmount Behavioral Health, Philadelphia PA: 215-487-4000
Victim Services Center of Montgomery County (VSC):
Provides free and confidential support services to crime victims, their families and significant others.
24 Hour Crisis hotline 1-888-521-0983 staffed by certified sexual assault crisis counselors.
Women's Center of Montgomery County:
Provides services for those dealing with domestic violence and other forms of abuse.
24-hour Toll Free Hotline: 1-800-773-2424
Email: wcwebmail@womenscentermc.org
Bucks County Network of Victim's Assistance (NOVA)
Provides support services to crime victims, their families and significant others.
1-800-675-6900
PA Drug/Alcohol Treatment Programs:
Caron Treatment Program, Caron, PA: 1-855-252-9130
Livengrin, Bensalem, PA: 800-245-4767
Eating Disorder Treatment Programs:
Renfrew, Philadelphia PA: 1-800-Renfrew
Intensive Outpatient Treatment Programs:
The Light Program, multiple locations in Montgomery County- 610-644-6464
LGBTQ Resources:
Einstein Healthcare Network PRIDE Program : Philadelphia, PA
A safe, professional and innovative medical practice, dedicated to your specific health needs, including OB/GYN services, mental health and wellness services, trans Care. Please call Kalen McLean at 215-420-0989. We make every effort to accommodate your needs, whether urgent or routine.
SAGA Sexuality and Gender Acceptance - Hatboro PA 19040
SAGA is a program of The Welcome Project PA and offers free programs. 215-675-8808
Mazzoni Center, Philadelphia, PA
Offers health care with a primary focus on the needs of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.
(Primary care, HIV/AIDS care, On-site pharmacy, Adolescent health, Women's health, Behavioral health consultation, Hepatitis C care, Medical case management, PrEP/PEP, 340B program: helping uninsured patients access medication, Community health Navigation Services, Mental and behavioral health, Walk-in HIV and STD testing, Adolescent drop-in clinic, Trans clinical care services, Pediatric and adolescent comprehensive transgender services (PACTS), Sisterly love: support for trans women, Peer support groups, Training and resources for providers, Trans Care Services Internship Program). 215-563-0658
The Recovery Village provides web resources about addiction and mental health issues. The 2017 National Survey on Drug Use and Health reports that 18.7 million people age 18 or older had a substance use disorder in the United States. Furthermore, people who identify as gay or lesbian are more than twice as likely than those who identify as heterosexual to have a sever alcohol or tobacco use disorder (Healthline.com). These alarming numbers stress a need for more substance use resources readily available to the community. eb resource that provides information about addiction and mental health issues.
Diversity Resource:
Diversity, Inclusion, Equity & Anti-Racism Resource Center, Doylestown PA: 215-340-0480
General Resources
Healthy Family 5-2-1-0 Let’s Go!
Manna on Main Street, Lansdale PA- 215-855-5454- Emergency support for families in need of food and social services
Bullying Prevention (PA Dept. of Education)
Consultation Line: 1-866-716-0424- a toll free number that will allow individuals experiencing chronic and unresolved bullying to discuss effective strategies and available resources to deal with school-based bullying; and is available, to students, parents/guardians and school districts across the state of Pennsylvania.
Addiction Resources: