Even though the coronavirus pandemic has restricted some resources for people, the Department of Human Services reminds citizens that mental health resources are still available.
As part of the on-going effort titled “Reach Out PA: Your Mental Health Matters,” a fully-staffed statewide support and referral hotline will be available 24/7 to Pennsylvania residents struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions caused the COVID-19 pandemic.
Workers will take calls from Pennsylvanians and refer them to community-based resources that can help meet their needs.
The hotline is toll-free and can be reached at 1-855-284-2494.
Here is a full list of available resources:
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
- Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
- Safe2Say: 1-844-723-2729 or www.safe2saypa.orgOpens In A New Window
- Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357
- Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-888-772-7227 or https://pcar.org/help-in-pa
Opens In A New Window - National Domestic Violence Helpline: 1-800-799-7233 or www.PCADV.orgOpens In A New Window
- United Way of Pennsylvania: Text your zip code to 898-211 or visit http://www.uwp.org/
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Available online resources:
- Pennsylvania’s comprehensive mental health resources, Mental Health in PAOpens In A New Window.
- Mental Health AmericaOpens In A New Window for general information and COVID-19-specific resources.
- Get Help NowOpens In A New Window for substance use disorder and alcohol treatment.
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