Mental Health Information/Education

Steel Smiling

Steel Smiling - Beams to Bridges

Community Mental Health Education and Support Group (Beams to Bridges) equips Black adults with the knowledge, skills, and practical tools needed to serve as Community Mental Health Advocates.

429 Fouth Avenue
Suite 1900
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Eligibility: Call or visit website for details.

Hours: Programs dates and times vary; call or visit website for details.

Family Resources

Administrative Headquarters - Counseling Center and Outpatient Mental Health Services

Provides psychotherapeutic services to adult and child victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse; adult and adolescent perpetrators of abuse; and non-offending parents. Includes group, individual, family, and couples therapy.

1425 Forbes Avenue
Fifth Floor Suites
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Eligibility: Victims of physical, emotional, and sexual abuse, families, perpetrators, non-offending parents, and adults abused as children.

Hours: Day, evening, and weekend hours are available; call or email to schedule an appointment.

AMI of Washington-Greene Counties

Psychiatric Rehabilitation

Helps individuals develop symptom management, coping skills, social/community supports needed to get and maintain stable housing, meaningful employment, and to reach educational goals. Services provided on-site or in the community or home.

907 Jefferson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301

Eligibility: Individuals age 16 and older who are living with mental health
challenges.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

AMI of Washington-Greene Counties

Psychosocial Rehabilitation

Offers services that help individuals living with mental health challenges to increase self-esteem, build community supports, identify community resources, and learn about symptom management and coping skills.

907 Jefferson Avenue
Washington, PA 15301

Eligibility: Individuals age 16 and up who are living with mental health challenges.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Mental Health Association in Butler County

Administrative Office - Support Services Information and Referral

Provides information about and referral to local support services for individuals with mental health and co-occurring disorders and their families.

140 North Elm Street
Butler, PA 16001

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

NAMI Butler County

Administrative Office - Mental Health Support

Provides support, education, and public awareness efforts for families and friends of loved ones and individuals with a mental illness or serious emotional disturbance. Offers meetings, educational classes, and practical information.

220 South Main Street
Suite 307
Butler, PA 16001

Eligibility: Individuals living with a mental illness, family members or friends of
individuals living with a mental illness.

Hours: Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 10:00am to 3:00pm Support Group
meeting times vary.

Washington County Government

Washington County Human Services Department - Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

The Washington County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (BHDS) has administrative oversight of Behavioral Health Services (Mental Health), Children and Adolescent Services, Early Intervention, and Intellectual Disabilities (formerly Mental Retardation) programs in the county. Administers a wide range of services operating under the Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities Act of 1966.

95 West Beau Street
Third Floor
Washington, PA 15301

Eligibility: Washington County Residents.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Crisis Hotline 24/7

Center for Community Resources

Administrative Office and Community Education and Outreach - Butler - Prevention Education and Outreach

Staff members provide presentations, trainings, and information to the general public, agencies, staff, support groups, educators, and community groups. Topics include mental health, alcohol, drugs, tobacco, and gambling addiction as well as resiliency, wellness, and recovery. This service is free and open to any agency, organization or entity within Butler County.

212 South Main Street
Suite 625
Butler, PA 16001

Eligibility: Any agency, organization or entity within Butler County.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Center for Community Resources

Home, School, and Mental Health Supports - Prevention Education and Outreach

212-214 South Main Street
Suite 625
Butler, PA 16001

Eligibility: Any agency, organization or entity within Butler County.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Centerville Clinics

Administrative Headquarters and Joseph A. Yablonski Memorial Clinic - Consultation and Education Programs

Disseminates information to the community about available mental health services and current issues and trends.

1070 Old National Pike
Fredericktown, PA 15333

Eligibility: Residency requirements apply; income limits apply to some services.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Fairmount Behavioral Health System

Philadelphia - Families Investing Recovery and in Supporting Treatment (F.I.R.S.T)

Provides mental health education for all family members as well as community members. Covers diagnoses, treatment options, aftercare, and supports. Also offers multifamily group sessions.

561 Fairthorne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Eligibility: Families, friends, and caregivers of patients with mental health
diagnoses

Hours: Call for details.

Keystone Human Services

Keystone Children and Family Services - Dauphin - Student Assistance Program

Provides an array of support services in Dauphin County school settings.

3700 Vartan Way
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Eligibility: Any student that is referred to the Student Assistance Program which is
based in each child's school setting

Mental Wellness Awareness Association

Marysville - Mental Wellness Presentations

Offers public presentations on prevention, early detection, and early intervention of mental health conditions which includes substance misuse - lasts from10 minutes to several hours. Provides Mental Health First Aid Trainings and student education programming.

25 Spruce Road
Marysville, PA 17053

Eligibility: Call for information

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Mental Wellness Awareness Association

Marysville - Mental Health Advance Directives

Helps members to understand Mental Health Advance Directives and, if desired, assist in completing one. Offers training sessions to groups on this subject.

25 Spruce Road
Marysville, PA 17053

Eligibility: Adults attending a group training

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Mental Wellness Awareness Association

Marysville - Mental Wellness Research Information

Provides research information at public events, via website, electronic social networking sites, the internet, phone, and at various health fairs.

25 Spruce Road
Marysville, PA 17053

Eligibility: Call for information

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm

Mental Wellness Awareness Association

Marysville - Mental Wellness Programs

Offers virtual or in-person learning in form of presentations or workshops.

25 Spruce Road
Marysville, PA 17053

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 6:00pm

Pressley Ridge

Pressley Ridge Uniontown - In-Home Support

Provides in-home treatment program to families in crisis that aim to reduce out-of-home placements and length of unavoidable out-of-home placements. The intensive In-Home Support programs provide individual, couple and family counseling, and assist with daily living skills to improve interaction and functioning.

110 Daniel Drive
Suite 9
Uniontown, PA 15401

Eligibility: Household must have child/youth, ages 0 - 21, usually with a mental
health diagnosis and be considered at imminent risk of placement.

Hours: Office: Weekdays, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, CCBH, York County

CCBH Blair Office - Mental Health Information and Education

Provides information through a variety of channels that improve the public's understanding of mental health and mental illness.

1904 Juniata Street
Hollidaysburg, PA 16648

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Victims Intervention Program

Honesdale - Crisis Counseling

Services include: 24 hour Hotline that offers in person contact at a secure, safe location; Individual counseling; Support groups for victim survivors and their families; Risk reduction, prevention education; Healthy relationship project; Rural outreach; Prison outreach and counseling service and Professional training to emergency responders, schools and local agencies.

Eligibility: Services are for all men, women and children who are fleeing domestic
violence or human trafficking and other serious crimes.

Hours: 24/7

(570) 253-4401

Centre County Human Services- Office of Mental Health

State College - Centre County Mental Health Services

Provides an array of mental health services including case management, inpatient/outpatient services, family-based services, child/adolescent services, vocational rehabilitation/training, resource coordination, and housing support.

3500 East College Avenue
Suite 1200
State College, PA 16801

Eligibility: Individuals from the age of three through the lifespan that are diagnosed
with emotional disorders or mental illness living in Centre County.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Crisis intervention services are
available 24/7.

Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services

Wilkes Barre - CASSP Child and Adolescent Service System Program

This program ensures that services are developed in collaboration with the child/adolescent, family, mental health system, the school and all other agencies involved in the child's or adolescent's life.
CASSP meeting are designed to help individuals, families, agencies and systems determine which resources/supports for youth/adolescent and families should be explored or recommended. The process includes family members, the youth/adolescent, service providers, and all other parties that are involved with or have a relationship with the youth and the family. CASSP offers recommendations for services, allows for open communication and dialogue and partnership with the team members.

111 N Pennsylvania Avenue
Suite 300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Eligibility: For children and adolescents with or at risk of developing serious
emotional disturbance and/or substance use disorders and their
families residing in Luzerne or Wyoming Counties

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services

Wilkes Barre - Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services

In cooperation with community providers, Outpatient Mental Health Services, Parent-Child Interaction Therapy and Suicide Prevention services are provided.

111 N Pennsylvania Avenue
Suite 300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Eligibility: Children and adolescents in need mental health counseling services.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Luzerne-Wyoming Counties Mental Health and Developmental Services

Wilkes Barre - Mental Health Intake, Evaluation and Referral

Contracts with area mental health agencies to provide comprehensive mental health services, Mental Health intake specialist assists each person or family seeking services to identify the presenting problem, complete necessary social, familial, and medical to develop an initial service plan.

111 N Pennsylvania Avenue
Suite 300
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701

Eligibility: Residents of Luzerne and Wyoming Counties seeking mental health services.

Hours: Agency hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm 24/7 crisis
services thru contracted services.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Pennsylvania

NAMI - National Alliance on Mental Illness - NAMI Headquarters Main Site - Mental Health Intervention and Education

Provides support groups and a hotline for those who are affected by serious mental illness.

3803 N. Fairfax Drive
Suite 100
Fairfax, VA 22203

Eligibility: Serves residents in Pennsylvania suffering with serious mental illness.

Hours: Varies by location. Call for more information

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Pennsylvania

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Pennsylvania - Delaware Lansdale - Mental Health Intervention and Education

Provides support groups and a hotline for those who are affected by serious mental illness.

100 West Main Street
Lansdale, PA 19446

Eligibility: Serves residents in Pennsylvania suffering with serious mental illness.

Hours: Varies by location. Call for more information

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Pennsylvania

NAIMI Montgomery PA - Mental Health Intervention and Education

Provides support groups and a hotline for those who are affected by serious mental illness.

100 West Main Street
Suite 204
Lansdale, PA 19446

Eligibility: Serves residents in Pennsylvania suffering with serious mental illness.

Hours: Varies by location. Call for more information

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Pennsylvania

NAMI Luzerne/Wyoming Counties-National Alliance on Mental Illness - Mental Health Intervention and Education

Provides support groups and a hotline for those who are affected by serious mental illness.

259 Wyoming Avenue
Kingston, PA 18704

Eligibility: Serves residents in Pennsylvania suffering with serious mental illness.

Hours: Varies by location. Call for more information

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Pennsylvania

NAMI Luzerne/Wyoming Counties-National Alliance on Mental Illness - Mental Health Intervention and Education

Provides support groups and a hotline for those who are affected by serious mental illness.

Eligibility: Serves residents in Pennsylvania suffering with serious mental illness.

Hours: Varies by location. Call for more information

(800) 950-6264

Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties

Information and Referral

Assists in finding a provider or information on mental illness and/or services.

144 South 8th Street
Suite 111
Chambersburg, PA 17201

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

Mental Health Association of Franklin and Fulton Counties

QPR Suicide Intervention Trainings

Offers QPR Training. QPR stands for Question, Persuade, and Refer - 3 simple steps that anyone can learn to help save a life from suicide.

144 South 8th Street
Suite 111
Chambersburg, PA 17201

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 5:00pm

SpiriTrust Lutheran

York - Folkemer Circle - The Village at Sprenkle Drive

Offers residential living, assisted living, memory care support, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services. Provides a variety of social, recreational, and educational programs.

1802 Folkemer Circle
York, PA 17404

Eligibility: Adults age 62 and older. For a couple or co-residents: one partner must
be 62, the other must be at least 55.

Hours: 24/7

Chronically Strong

Harrisburg - Mental Health Training and Support

Provides support for families of those who have attempted suicide or have been diagnosed with a mental illness. Offers suicide prevention trainings, mental health trainings, support groups, youth suicide prevention, and consultations for designing suicide plans at faith, community, and organizational levels.

900 South Arlington Avenue
Suite 132A
Harrisburg, PA 17109

Eligibility: Call for information

Hours: Call for information

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute - Penn State Health

Harrisburg - North 3rd Street - Older Adult Clinic

Offers psychiatric evaluations, group therapy, and medication management.

2501 North 3rd Street
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Eligibility: Adults age 65+ who have a history of chronic mental health issues

Hours: Call for information

Greater Scranton YMCA

Wellbeing Initiative

The Greater Scranton YMCA's Wellbeing Initiative offers the YMCA, as well as our community, a myriad of opportunities to enhance and support their emotional and mental health and wellness through a combination of educational and awareness programming, specialized instruction, social-emotional learning, workshops and seminars, community collaborations, as well as connection to community resources and services. Services are free for YMCA members and non-members.

706 North Blakely Street
Dunmore, PA 18512

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 5:30am to 9:00pm
Friday, 5:30am to 8:00pm
Saturday, 8:00am to 6:00pm
Sunday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

NAMI Luzerne-Wyoming Counties PA

National Alliance on Mental Illness

Mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness. Organizations and volunteers work in the community to raise awareness and provide support and education.

259 Wyoming Avenue
Lower Level
Kingston, PA 18704

Eligibility: All interested

Hours: Varies

NAMI Northeast Region PA

Scranton - Peer-Led Mental Health Support and Education Program

Offers peer-led confidential mental health support group, recovery focused support group, family support groups and education programs; online and in-person. Also offers information about community resources.

846 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510

Eligibility: Anyone who has been impacted by mental illness is welcome to the support
groups. The education programs are available to anyone with an
interest in better understanding mental illness and mental health.

Hours: Varies email for details

NAMI Northeast Region PA

Scranton - NAMI Connection Recovery Support Group

Provides a mental health support group.

846 Jefferson Avenue
Scranton, PA 18510

Eligibility: All meetings are open to anyone that has been impacted by mental illness.

Hours: Varies - email for details

Berkshire Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Services, PC

Reading - Berkshire Psychiatric & Behavioral Health Services, PC

Provides outpatient psychiatric and psychotherapy services which address a wide range of mental and behavioral health diagnoses, addictions, marital and family issues and symptoms prompted by stress and/or life transitions.

1800 North 12th Street
Reading, PA 19604

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8:00am to 7:00pm; Friday, 8:00am to 5:30pm

Valley Forge Medical Center and Hospital

Norristown - Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Treatment

Provides comprehensive treatment for substance use and the associated physical, social, and psychological disorders. Services include hospital-based and residential detoxification, short term rehabilitation, and moderate term rehabilitation. Also offers chronic pain management, a medical recovery unit for long term IV therapy, and wound care.

1033 West Germantown Pike
Norristown, PA 19403

Eligibility: Adults age 18 and older

Hours: 24/7

Beck Institute for Cognitive Behavior Therapy

Bala Cynwyd - Therapy and Research

Teaches clients experiencing a wide range of medical and mental health conditions how to solve problems and achieve goals on their own.

One Belmont Avenue, Suite 503
Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004

Eligibility: Serves individuals with medical and/or mental health symptoms.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Elwyn

Media - Behavioral Health

Behavioral Health Services offers recovery-oriented services for adults and resiliency-oriented services for children.

Services provided include:
A) Residential services for adults and children
B) Specialized senior services
C) Specialized services for children
D) Outpatient services for adults and children
E) Psychiatric rehabilitation programs
F) Case management services for adults and children
G) Welcome House
H) Deaf Services
I) Family support services
J) Treatment foster care

111 Elwyn Road
Elwyn, PA 19063

Eligibility: Residents of Delaware County

Delaware County Health Department

Delaware County Wellness Center at Chester - Delaware County Crisis Connections Team

Provides immediate assistance, guidance, support, and advice to persons experiencing an urgent mental health crisis 24/7.

151 West 5th Street
Chester, PA 19013

Eligibility: Residents of Delaware County

Hours: Service provided 24/7

Delaware County Health Department

Delaware County Wellness Center at Yeadon - Delaware County Crisis Connections Team

Provides immediate assistance, guidance, support, and advice to persons experiencing an urgent mental health crisis 24/7.

125 Chester Avenue
Yeadon, PA 19050

Eligibility: Residents of Delaware County

Hours: Service provided 24/7

NAMI Pennsylvania Cumberland/Perry Counties

Carlisle - Family to Family

Offers a 12-week education program specially designed for families experiencing the effects of severe brain disorders. Focuses on three major psychiatric illnesses: schizophrenia, bipolar disorder (manic depression), and major depression.

Eligibility: A) Relative or friend of a mentally ill person
B) Must be willing to complete a 12-week course, 2 1/2 hours per week

Hours: Call for information

(717) 240-8715

Lancaster County Behavioral Health and Developmental Services

Lancaster County BH/DS - Eden Road - Adult Behavioral Health Case Management Unit

Case management services for adults with behavioral health issues identified as serious mental illness. Case managers develop recovery plans for individual clients, arrange for required services, monitor services and serve as an advocate for the individual.

Offers mental health support services including information/education, intervention, self management and transitional services. Also provides post disaster mental health services.

750 Eden Road
Lancaster, PA 17601

Eligibility: Adults diagnosed with a serious mental illness that reside in Lancaster
County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County

Chambersburg - Student Assistance Program

Provides one-on-one student screenings for mental health and substance abuse concerns, group sessions with a variety of themes, and SAP Team consultation within each school.

232 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17202

Eligibility: Students and families

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County

Chambersburg - Healthy U

Provides activity based curriculum with lessons that focuses on all aspects of health and wellbeing.

232 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17202

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County

Chambersburg - Girls Circle

Offers a support group that integrates relational theory, resiliency practices, and skills training in a specific format designed to increase positive connection, personal and collective strengths, and competence in girls.

232 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17202

Eligibility: Females ages 9 to 18, based on activities and programs

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Healthy Communities Partnership of Greater Franklin County

Chambersburg - The Council

Offers a strengths-based group approach to promote boys' and young men's safe and healthy passage through pre-teen and adolescent years.

232 Lincoln Way East
Chambersburg, PA 17202

Eligibility: Males

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Mental Health America of Lancaster County

Lancaster - Mental Health Advocacy, Education and Support

Provides information and support concerning mental and emotional illnesses, including guidance to mental health services, education, family and individual advocacy as well as referrals to local psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, and therapists. Offers advocacy and PEER support for individuals with a mental illness and their families. Also offers support for families of children with Individual Education Plans in schools. Conducts educational presentations for schools, clubs, employers, businesses and community groups on topics related to mental health. Makes referrals for anger management and community support groups.

245 Butler Avenue, Suite 204
Lancaster, PA 17601

Eligibility: Residents of Lancaster County in need of mental health services

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 4:00pm

Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers' Association

Mental Health Consumers' Association

Provides information and referral to support the dignity, respect, and human rights of persons diagnosed with mental illness. Also provides advocacy, training, education and peer support.

2551 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17103

Eligibility: Organizations providing community support to individuals dealing with or
recovering from mental illness, or individuals needing help navigating
the mental health system

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Media Office - Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS)

Provides training and support to the adults who are naturally part of child's life (e.g., parents, extended family, teachers) when children/adolescents require professional behavioral interventions.

126 East Baltimore Pike
Media, PA 19063

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Exton - Corporate Headquarters - Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS)

Provides training and support to the adults who are naturally part of child's life (e.g., parents, extended family, teachers) when children/adolescents require professional behavioral interventions.

467 Creamery Way
Exton, PA 19341

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Valley Creek Crisis (Chester County) - Consumer-Run Warm Line

Provides peer support and resource information to support individuals before a crisis develops. The warm line is staffed by paid Certified Peer Specialists who are trained specifically to assist other consumers in furthering their recovery.

469 Creamery Way
Exton, PA 19341

Eligibility: Residents of Chester County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 2:00pm to 8:00pm; Saturday and Sunday, 12:00pm to 6:00pm

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Cornerstone Clubhouse - Clubhouse

Provides vocational, educational, living, wellness, and social opportunities. Supports each person to develop skills at their own pace through everyday business interactions. Guided by the International Center for Clubhouse Development Standards.

224 Hall Street
Phoenixville, PA 19460

Eligibility: Adults age 18 and older who are striving to recover from a mental illness

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Pottstown Office - Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS)

Provides training and support to the adults who are naturally part of child's life (e.g., parents, extended family, teachers) when children/adolescents require professional behavioral interventions.

1800 East High Street
Suite 250
Pottstown, PA 19464

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Kennett Square Office - Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS)

Provides training and support to the adults who are naturally part of child's life (e.g., parents, extended family, teachers) when children/adolescents require professional behavioral interventions.

920 East Baltimore Pike
Kennett Square, PA 19348

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

Upper Darby Office - Therapeutic Staff Support (TSS)

Provides training and support to the adults who are naturally part of child's life (e.g., parents, extended family, teachers) when children/adolescents require professional behavioral interventions.

225 South 69th Street

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

(610) 352-8943

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems

York Office - Mental Health Outpatient Treatment

Provides a mental health outpatient treatment program. Services include comprehensive assessment (psychiatric evaluation, psychological evaluation, or a diagnostic evaluation); and ongoing psychotherapy (individual therapy, group therapy and family therapy) based on the person's needs, clinical disorder, and ability to respond to the particular interventions.

3995 East Market Street
East York, PA 17402

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

DGS Annex Complex - Pennsylvania DPW

Offers mental health counseling and substance use disorder services. Includes information on admission, care, treatment, release, and patient follow-up in public or private psychiatric residential facilities.

20 Azalea Drive
Harrisburg, PA 17110

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Hotline: 24/7; Office Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Hamilton Health Center

Hamilton Health Center - Harrisburg - Baby Love Program

Offers medical services. Offers Intensive Case Management services such as drug and alcohol treatment, support groups, child care services, parenting skills development, transportation needs, housing, educational/vocational, mental health, life skills, and home visitations.

110 South 17th Street
Harrisburg, PA 17104

Eligibility: Currently pregnant women or women with a child five years old or younger
who has a history of, or is a current user of alcohol, tobacco, or
other drugs

Hours: Call for information

Chester County Department of Mental Health, Intellectual, and Developmental Disabilities

West Chester - Office of Mental Health

Office of Mental Health provides treatment and supports for residents with serious and persistent mental illness.

601 Westtown Road, Suite 340
West Chester, PA 19380

Eligibility: To be eligible for services an individual must be a resident of Chester
County.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

York County Government - York County Human Services Department

York County Human Services - York/Adams MH-IDD - York Location - Mental Health Services

Provides mental health services.

100 West Market Street
Suite 301
York, PA 17401

Eligibility: County residents with or at risk for mental health services.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

York County Government - York County Human Services Department

York County Human Services - York/Adams MH-IDD Program - Adams County Location - Mental Health Information and Education

Offers targeted case management. Provides specialized case management for individuals in the criminal justice system and individuals who participate in the Community Hospital Integration & Project Program (CHIPP).

525 Boyds School Road
Suite 200
Getttysburg, PA 17325

Eligibility: County residents with or at risk for mental health services

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Downtown Daily Bread

Homeless Prevention Program

Offers a Soup Kitchen with daily lunch and weekday breakfasts in a sit-down dining room (To-go bags also available), Day Shelter (Cots, computers, phones, e-charging stations, and tables are available), and Client Assistance (Clothing and personal items/essentials and counseling/case management). Provides Shower and Mail services.

234 South Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Breakfast: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 8:00am Lunch: Daily, 12:00pm
to 1:00pm Day Shelter: Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 2:00pm Client
Assistance: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 12:00pm Shower Services:
Monday, 7:30am to 11:00am; Tuesday, 7:30am to 11:30am; Wednesday
through Friday, 7:30am to 2:00pm Mail Services: Monday, 8:30am to
12:00pm; Tuesday through Friday, 8:30am to 2:00pm (Closed for Lunch
12:00pm to 12:30pm)

Prevent Suicide Pennsylvania

Wernersville - Suicide Prevention Program

Provides a variety of suicide prevention training programs for coporate and eductional audiences.

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: 24/7

(988) 000-0000

National Alliance on Mental Illness Blair County & PA

Altoona - Community Presentations

Offers educational presentations in the community through In Our Own Voice, presentations led by those in mental health recovery, Ending the Silence, a school-based presentation for students, along with general community presentations for groups and agencies wanting to learn more about mental illness.

1809 11th Street
Room 306
Altoona, PA 16601

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions.

Hours: Varies by event.

Touchstone Foundation

Lancaster - Education and Training

Provides Mental Health Careers Scholarships up to $5,000 for undergraduate and graduate students accepted or enrolled in a major leading to a career in mental health, for example: psychology, social work, or psychiatry.
Mental Health Clinical Fellowship program provides financial support for post-graduate Fellows to get their clinical supervision hours to earn their LPC, LCSW, or LMFT license.

128 East Grant Street, Suite 104
Lancaster, PA 17602

Eligibility: Residents of Lancaster County
Undergraduate and graduate students accepted in a major for social work, psychology, or psychiatry

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm

Crisis Text Line

Virtual Resource - Crisis Intervention

Offers support for those in crisis.

24 West 25th Street
6th Floor
New York, NY 10010

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: 24/7

Salvation Army- Towanda Service Center

Journey of Hope Program

The Journey of Hope Program directly helps and provides resources to clients with the following items: Interpersonal skills, proper hygeine practices, obtaining identification, obtaining a GED and other educational goals, resume building, self-esteem workshops, mental health awareness, recovery awareness, parenting skills, nutritional training, and budgeting.

105 Main Street
Towanda, PA 18848

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Hours vary by program. Self-Esteem Workshop: Every Wednesday in June,
2:30pm Cooking on a Budget Cooking Class: Every Tuesday in June,
3:00pm

(570) 265-5932

Communities that Care of Greater Downingtown

Downingtown - After School Mentoring Program

Provies a peer to peer mentoring program that matches high school students with elementary school students.

Eligibility: Enrolled in Downingtown Area School District

Hours: 24/7

Northeast Counseling Services

Northeast Counseling Nanticoke - Intake and Emergency Services

Provides outpatient mental health counseling and 24 Hour Crisis Intervention services.

121 South Prospect Street
Nanticoke, PA 18634

Eligibility: Individuals experiencing a mental health emergency or seeking
non-emergency counseling.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm; 24/7 Crisis Service

Northeast Counseling Services

Northeast Counseling Hazleton - Partial Hospitalization Program

Provides a recovery oriented, intensive day treatment service offering therapy up to 6 hours a day, 5 days a week. The goal of treatment is to stabilize symptoms, promote growth, and prevent hospitalization.

750 East Broad Street
Hazleton, PA 18201

Eligibility: Adults experiencing acute psychiatric or emotional symptoms that impair
their capacity to function fully on their own.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm

Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veteran Affairs

Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs - Resilience, Risk Reduction, & Suicide Prevention (R3SP) Program

The Pennsylvania National Guard's Resilience, Risk Reduction, & Suicide Prevention (R3SP) Program develops policy, conducts training and provides education on building resilience, mitigating stress and suicide prevention for the Service and Family members of the Pennsylvania Army National Guard.

The program consists of three sections:

Suicide Prevention: The Suicide Prevention Program gives Soldiers the necessary skills to identify signs, symptoms, risk factors of suicide and the ability to successfully intervene. The program encourages Soldiers to be proactive in seeking assistance and strives to eliminate the stigma associated with behavioral health.

Contact: Suicide Prevention / R3SP, Service Member and Family Support
Bldg 7-10, Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA., 17003-5002
Phone: (717) 861- 8976

Resilience: The Resilience Program gives Soldiers and Families the training and skills to think, live and communicate more positively. The training focuses on 7 core compete

1 Garrison Road
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003

Cumberland/Perry Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Mental Health

Provides information and referral to consumers or family members regarding mental health needs, services, and support.

1615 Ritner Highway
Carlisle, PA 17013

Eligibility: Anyone with a mental health service need

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Cumberland/Perry Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and Early Intervention Services

Provides case management with intake for assessment, arrangement, and authorization for services monitoring of services, and follow through regarding employment, housing, education, transportation, and counseling as appropriate.

1615 Ritner Highway
Carlisle, PA 17013

Eligibility: Anyone with a diagnosis of intellectual and developmental disabilities; IQ 70 and below

For Early Intervention, children from birth to age 3 with developmental delays (speech, physical, or developmental)

Hours: Call for information

Lycoming County Health Improvement Coalition, Inc.

Health Improvement Coalition

The Health Coalition seeks to improve the safety and overall health status of the Lycoming County and of those living in the county by assessing the needs and facilitating a response to priority health and wellness issues through a collaborative data and community-driven process.

1100 Grampian Boulevard
Williamsport, PA 17701

Eligibility: Open to all

Hours: LCHIC has no office hours

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) - York - Mental Health Services

Provides support groups, advocacy, and education for individuals and family members dealing with mental illnesses. Offers educational videos, pamphlets, and a lending library.

35 South Duke Street
Suite 200
York, PA 17401

Eligibility: Adults age 18 and older dealing with a mental illness, including friends
and family

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Tuscarora Managed Care Alliance

PerformeCare Services

Serves as the oversight organization for the Behavioral HealthChoices (MA Managed Care) contract. Provides members with education /information on access to PerformCare's Services, serves as a point of contact for members concerns/complaints regarding providers, PerformCare, and service system issues.

218 North Second Street
Chambersburg, PA 17201

Eligibility: PA Medical Assistance Recipients that are PerformCare members

Hours: Monday throuogh Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Bucks County

Warrington Office - Mental Health Education Programs

Offers a range of school- and community-based mental health education programs and presentations. Provides free instructional materials to participants.

1432 Easton Road
Suite 2D
Warrington, PA 18976

Eligibility: No limitations or restrictions

Hours: Program hours may vary; call for details.

National Multiple Sclerosis Society

Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter - Pennsylvania Keystone Chapter

Provides
Information and education to help people with MS. Emotional support resources for people with MS as well as family and carepartners, including support groups and ways to connect with others living with MS.
Help through the complexities of finding a healthcare provider, benefits, insurance and access to coverage, and employment.
Resources to face financial challenges and plan for the future
. Wellness strategies that can make an impact on quality of life with MS including diet, exercise, emotional well-being and connection to local wellness resources.
Assessment for personalized case management.

1501 Reedsdale Avenue
Suite 105
Pittsburgh, PA 15233

Eligibility: Persons with multiple sclerosis and their families

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00am to 7:00pm ET

Gaudenzia Erie

Gaudenzia Crossroads - Gaudenzia SHOUT Outreach Program

Our Shout Outreach program is a prevention and recovery support program for those at risk of HIV and/or Hepatitis C in Erie County, PA. Shout/Outreach provides confidential HIV testing free of charge and works to educate community members on topics that include STDs and communicable diseases, safety and prevention, and emotional skill building.

414 West 5th Street
Erie, PA 16507

Eligibility: Shout/Outreach provides services to:

At-Risk Youth (Ages 13-24)
Individuals with Substance Use Disorder
Clients of all Genders
Any Individual Who Would Like to Know Their HIV Status

Hours: Call for information.

Mental Health Association of Northwestern Pennsylvania

Erie - Consumer Recovery Center

For adult consumers of mental health services who are looking for opportunities for socialization, support, education and recreation with others who have similar life experiences. Supportive environment driven and run by mental health consumers. There are no clinical or treatment services in the Center.

1101 Peach Street
Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility: Any and all adults above the age of 18 with a history of treatment for
mental health needs

Hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday & Friday, 10:00am to 4:00pm Wednesday, 11:00am
to 4:00pm Sunday, 12:00pm to 5:30pm

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Erie County

Erie - Family-to-Family Education Program

Free 8-week educational course for family members, caregivers, and loved ones of individuals with a mental illness. The highly-structured Family-to-Family curriculum educates participants about various mental illnesses, treatments and medications, and paths to recovery.

1611 Peach Street
Suite 218
Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility: Individuals and families with mental health concerns.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Erie County

Erie - NAMI Basics

Free 6-week educational course for parents, caregivers, and loved ones of children experiencing a mental illness. Based off the highly-structured Family-to-Family curriculum which educates participants about various mental illnesses, treatments and medications, and paths to recovery.

1611 Peach Street
Suite 218
Erie, PA 16501

Eligibility: Individuals and families with mental health concerns.

Hours: Each Tuesday, 5:30pm to 7:30pm

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor

Erie - Early Onset Recovery Program (EORP) for Psychosis

Provides education and specialty coordinated care to better understand psychosis symptoms, learn coping strategies, medication options to treat psychosis. Services include psychotherapy, education and work support, family education and support, case management, and medication management.

1330 West 26th Street
Erie, PA 16508

Eligibility: Individuals between 15 to 35 years old who have psychotic symptoms or
illness. Best suited for someone with less than two years of psychosis
treatment.

Hours: Call for more information.

Stairways Behavioral Health

Main Administrative Office - Assertive Community Treatment

Provides a recovery-oriented service for persons with serious mental illness who have typically do not benefited from more traditional outpatient services. Health professionals help clients to stabilize and educate about medication; to support and strengthen interpersonal relationships; to find and maintain meaningful employment; and to develop day-to-day skills such as money management, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparations, laundry, using public transportation, and utilizing community-based services such as dentists and PCP's.

2185 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505

Eligibility: Eligibility is determined by the managed care organization (MCO) and the following factors are considered: 18+ years old, Erie County resident, diagnosed with a serious mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia or bipolar disorder); three or more psychiatric hospitalizations in the last year or five face-to-face encounters with emergency services in the last year; inability to participate in or remain engaged with traditional community-based services; other criteria such as a pattern of homelessness, coexisting substance abuse, lack of a support system

Hours: Program hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:00am to 9:00pm
Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Stairways Behavioral Health

Main Administrative Office - Blended Case Management Adult

Provides case managers who help individuals access community services needed in order to live independently and maintain mental and physical health. Case managers assist in areas such as, but not limited to: mental and physical health care, housing, education/work, daily living, income/benefits, and drug/alcohol services.

2185 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505

Eligibility: 18 years old and older; resident of Erie County; diagnosis of a serious mental illness such as schizophrenia or bipolar disorder; significant difficulty independently managing responsibilities at home, at work, or in the community; recent psychiatric hospitalization or frequent contacts with Crisis Services.

Hours: Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Program hours: By appointment, Monday through Sunday

Stairways Behavioral Health

Main Administrative Office - Blended Case Management Youth

Provides children, transitional youth, and parents a child-centered service designed for children and adolescents who have, or are at risk, for a serious mental illness or emotional disturbance, get the treatment and support necessary to help them succeed in the home, at school, and in the community.

2185 West 8th Street
Erie, PA 16505

Eligibility: Serves Erie County residents
Child service requirements: up to age 18 or up to 21 if the child is still in school and has an individualized education plan (IEP) and enrolled in school. Must have a mental health diagnosis. Visit the Eligibility Website to download the brochure for additional eligibility information.

Transitional Youth requirements: age 18-24 who meets criteria for either child or adult eligibility based on age and school status. Visit the Eligibility Website to download the brochure for additional eligibility information.

Parents requirements: adult over 18, has a diagnosis of a serious mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia, bipolar disorder); recent psychiatric hospitalization or frequent contacts with Crisis Services; and significant difficulty independently management responsibilities at home, work, in the community. Visit the Eligibility Website to download the brochure for additional eligibility information.

Hours: Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
Program hours: By appointment Monday through Sunday.

Stairways Behavioral Health

2919 State Street Office - Certified Recovery Specialist Services

Provides a team that includes both Certified Recovery Specialists (CRS) and Certified Family Recovery Specialists (CFRS). These professionals are in active recovery and utilize their shared experience to support the development and maintenance of the recovery programs for individuals. Through advocacy, community linkage, peer to peer coaching, and empowerment a CRS/CFRS can help strengthen a recovery program at any stage. CRS services are mobile and flexible to meet the individualized need of each participant.

2919 State Street
Erie, PA 16508

Eligibility: Erie County residents that are 18 years and older who have a drug and/or
alcohol problem.

Hours: Monday and Thursday, 8:00am to 8:00pm
Tuesday and Wednesday, 8:00am to 5:00pm
Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Stairways Behavioral Health

Residential Services - Gage House Dual Diagnosis

Provides a voluntary treatment program for men and women aged 18 and older. Offers structured treatment activities, individualized to meet the needs of each person entering the program. Individuals can expect to participate in group therapy multiple times per day, receive regular contact with a psychiatrist and sessions with a counselor. Stays vary in length from 21-90 days as determined by the clinical team.

Eligibility: Individuals who are 18 years and older and diagnosed with substance use disorder and serious mental illness. See Eligibility Website for more information.

Hours: Program hours: 24/7
Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00

(814) 878-2100

Venango County Department of Human Services

Main Complex - Mental Health/Intellectual Disability Services

Provides services to both children and adults with mental health and intellectual disabilities.

1 Dale Avenue
Franklin, PA 16323

Eligibility: Call for more information.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Boro Women and Family Services

Edinboro - Crisis Support

Offers domestic violence support, resources, and referrals. Sexual assault support, health crisis resources and referrals, mental health resources and referrals are also provided.

108 High Street
Edinboro, PA 16412

Eligibility: Call or visit the website for more information.

Hours: Please call to make an apppointment

Boro Women and Family Services

Edinboro - Preventative Support and Education

Provides students, parents & group education presentations, STD educational information, drug & alcohol resources and referrals. Also offers a variety of resources and referrals for mental health, domestic violence and sexual assault and more.

108 High Street
Edinboro, PA 16412

Eligibility: Call or visit the website for more information.

Hours: Please call to make an appointment

Crawford County Human Services

Meadville Offices for Crawford County Human Services - Peace4Crawford

Offers a trauma informed initiative, based in Crawford County System of Care (SOC) Partnership, promoting social change in Crawford County, heading toward a trauma informed community. P4C is a community collaborative committed to preventing Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), healing trauma, and promoting resilience.

18282 Technology Drive
Suite 101
Meadville, PA 16335

Eligibility: Local residents and families in Crawford County.

Hours: Daily, 9:00am to 9:00pm

Crawford County Human Services

Meadville Offices for Crawford County Human Services - Suicide Task Force

Helps children, teens and adults, as well as families and communities affected by suicide, through education, advocacy and support.

18282 Technology Drive
Suite 101
Meadville, PA 16335

Eligibility: Children, teens and adults at risk for suicide, or individuals affected
by suicide.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm

Dickinson Center

St. Mary's Children's Programs - LIFE Program

Provides school-based prevention program that provides goal-oriented mental health services to elementary-aged students. Created to address barriers to learning at the elementary level. Services may be provided individually, within the classroom, and within groups, based on the needs of the student.

4 Erie Avenue
Suite 302
Saint Marys, PA 15857

Eligibility: The LIFE Program serves elementary age students within the Elk and Cameron County school districts.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Dickinson Center

St. Mary's Children's Programs - Signs of Suicide® Prevention Program

Provides a youth suicide prevention program that teaches middle and high school students how to identify warning signs fo depression, self-harm, and suicide. Students learn to A.C.T. - Acknowledge Care Tell when they have concerns about their or a friend's mental health.

4 Erie Avenue
Suite 302
Saint Marys, PA 15857

Eligibility: Middle and high school students within Cameron and Elk County. Facilitation typically occurs during 6th, 7th, 10th, and 12th grades each year.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm

Franklin County Government

Franklin County Government Human Services Building - MH/IDD/EI

The emergency delegate is available 24/7 in both Franklin and Fulton Counties. The delegate will complete an interview with the person who will act as petitioner and completes the application determining the need for emergency treatment. If the delegate determines there are grounds, the petition is completed along with a warrant that is delivered to the police.

The police then pick up and transport the individual to the emergency room for evaluation and where the doctor makes the final determination as to the need for admission (emergency treatment).

If emergency treatment is needed, the delegate then reads the individual his/her rights and crisis begins to make referrals to various inpatient hospital settings until one is located. This may include gaining prior authorization with insurance companies.

425 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17202

Eligibility: Franklin/Fulton county residents In order to be in the Adult Priority
Group and potentially qualify for county funding for mental health
services, a person must be 18+ (or age 22+ if in Special Education)
and must have a diagnosis of the following: Major Depressive Disorder
Schizophrenia Schizophreniform Disorder Schizoaffective Disorder
Bipolar I Disorder Bipolar II Disorder Mood Disorder Psychotic
Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder A person is severely mentally
disabled when, as a result of mental illness, his/her capacity to
exercise self-control, judgement and discretion in the conduct of
his/her affairs and social relations or to care for his /her own
personal needs is so lessened that he/she poses a clear and present
danger of harm to others or to self. Behaviors within the past 30 days
are considered.

Hours: 24 Hours/7 Days a Week

Service Access and Management - Headquarters

SAM - Schuylkill - Mental Health Case Management

590 Terry Reily Way
Pottsville, PA 17901

Eligibility: Adults with a serious mental illness

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm

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Reading - Advocacy

Provides assistance to individuals within the Berks County area.
Services include, Mental health awareness and referrals, Youth advocacy for gun-violence prevention through initiatives and Returning Citizens Services for recently released convicted felons.

645 Penn Street Third Floor
Reading, PA 19601

Eligibility: * Residents in Berks County

* Recently released from incarceration

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 9:00am to 3:00pm, Friday 9:30am to 12:00pm

Catholic Social Services of the Diocese of Scranton (CSS)

CSS Hazleton Chapel Street Office - Help Stop the Silence Suicide Prevention and Support

A local program to provide in-school student assemblies, teacher in-services, and community or workplace assemblies providing education on mental health awareness; including how to identify at-risk behaviors to prevent suicide, and where to seek local help. Support for those affected by suicide is also provided; trained volunteers offer peer support to the newly bereaved.

200 West Chapel Street
Hazleton, PA 18201

Eligibility: Available in the Greater Hazleton Area

Hours: By appointment Monday through Friday 9:00am to 5:00pm

Scranton Counseling Center

Scranton - Katie’s Place Clubhouse

Katie's Place Clubhouse offers people living with mental illness hope for recovery and opportunity to fully participate as respected and valued members of society. Offers:

A) Opportunity to build meaningful relationships with others
B) A valued role within the Clubhouse
C) Opportunity to enter or re-enter the workforce
D) Support with finding housing
E) Support to advance education
F) A caring and safe environment and Friendship and community

247 Penn Avenue
Scranton, PA 18503

Eligibility: Requirements for entry into Katie’s Place Clubhouse:

A) The member must be living with a mental health diagnosis
B) Desire to participate in our Work Ordered Day.
C) Live in Lackawanna or Susquehanna County

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Lebanon County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability/Early Intervention Program (MHIDEI)

Lebanon County Mental Health/Intellectual Disability/Early Intervention Program (MH/ID/EI) - Child, Adolescent, and Adult Mental Health Services

Provides funding and administrative oversight for services in the community that support people and their families living with serious and persistent mental illness, children and adolescents with a mental health diagnosis, individuals with intellectual disability, individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder and children birth to age three (3) for early intervention services.
Through an intake process, a person’s eligibility for services and funding is determined and referrals are made to appropriate programs that correspond to service needs.

220 East Lehman Street
Lebanon, PA 17046

Eligibility: Child, adolescent, or adults who have certain mental health diagnosis and
reside in Lebanon County.

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm

Equines for Freedom

Equines for Freedom-PTSD Therapy - Equines for Freedom

Offers treatments such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) which offers clients a nontraditional approach to therapy.

This therapy combines a licensed mental health professional, a certified equine specialist, and a therapy horse to create a research-based treatment model which strives to resolve emotional difficulties caused by disturbing, difficult, or frightening life experiences.

The horse is an integral part of treatment because horses are prey animals and therefore are extremely alert and sensitive to the emotions of those around them.

Clients learn to identify their own emotional state by observing the reaction from the horse. The horse also helps the client stay grounded as the client processes past traumas.

2150 Port Royal Road
Clarks Summit, PA 18411

Eligibility: Serves individuals with current or prior military experience and first responders in Northeast Pennsylvania and surrounding areas.

Hours: By appointment only

NAMI Chester County PA

Exton Office - Mental Health Education

Offers peer-led programs that provide free mental health education, skills training, and support from trained NAMI volunteers. Offers programs for adults; adult caregivers to children, youth, and young adults; and civilian and military families. Programs may include presentations, discussions, interactive exercises, and/or online on-demand content.

317 Exton Commons
Exton, PA 19341

Eligibility: Adults
Adult caregivers and their families

Hours: Program hours may vary; visit the website for more information.

NAMI Chester County PA

Exton Office - Presentations

Offers peer-led presentations that provide free mental health education, skills training, and support from trained NAMI volunteers. Offers presentations designed for a range of audiences including Latino communities, African American communities, mental health advocates, middle- and high school students and staff, congregations of all faith traditions, and persons with both mental health and physical health challenges.

317 Exton Commons
Exton, PA 19341

Eligibility: Residents of Chester County

Hours: Program hours may vary; visit the website for more information.