Suicide & Crisis Hotline | Dial 988 | 988lifeline.org
The 988 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 in the United States.
Essential Community Services | Dial 211 | 211.org OR https://www.211.org/get-help/mental-health
What do you call a 211 for? 2‑1‑1 is a free telephone number providing access to local community services. 2‑1‑1 is available in multiple languages, allowing those in need to access information and obtain referrals to physical and mental health resources; housing, utility, food, and employment assistance; and suicide and crisis interventions.
Meritain Health: Behavioral Health Providers
- https://account.meritain.com
- Create your user account if you carry Meritain Health medical insurance.
- Sign-in to your portal
- Search for Behavioral Health providers
Health Advocate: https://members.healthadvocate.com/
- Select “Dickinson College” as your organization (for full-time employees)
- Create a username and password to sign-in
- Select “Health”
- Browse the Health Advocate Blog or other resources found online
- Request assistance to identify a provider.
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Association (aka SAMHSA): https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders.
- Also visit the online treatment locator: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/
- SAMHSA National Helpline: 1-800-662 HELP (4357)
Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties for assistance or help anytime: www.dvscp.org
- 24 Hour Hotline 1-800-852-2102 • 24 Hour Emergency Shelter
Cumberland County Crisis Intervention: https://www.ccpa.net/2493/Crisis-Intervention
Mental Health Resources in PA: https://www.pa.gov/agencies/dhs/resources/mental-health-substance-use-disorder/mental-health
Your mental health is important. We can take steps to improve our mental health. This looks different for everyone. Perhaps you’d like to talk to someone, focus more on self-care, consider medication, and/or seek other treatments. No matter your challenges, there are options to help you. Use this guide to find the support that works for you and your loved ones.
Crisis Help
Mental health crises can range from risk of suicide to rapid mood swings, abusive behavior, inability to perform daily tasks, paranoia, and/or loss of touch with reality. If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, please reach out for help.
- Call 911: If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.
- PA Support & Referral Helpline: 1-855-284-2494 (TTY: 724-631-5600)
- Crisis Text Line: Text PA to 741741
- Veteran Crisis Line: Dial 988 then Press 1or Online chat function
- Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
- The Trevor Project Lifeline (LGBTQ): 1-866-488-7386Text "Start" to 678-678 or Online chat function
- Trans Helpline: 877-565-8860
Reaching out for help is the right thing to do. You are not alone.