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Immediate Help
Immediate Help
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This level of resources is intended for mental health emergencies. If you or a family member is in need of immediate mental health - self-harm, suicidal thoughts, suicidal, severe depression - help because you are concerned about the family member's safety, you should initiate these resources.
This level of resources is intended for mental health emergencies. If you or a family member is in need of immediate mental health - self-harm, suicidal thoughts, suicidal, severe depression - help because you are concerned about the family member's safety, you should initiate these resources.
Crisis Center at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Safe Harbor
Address: 2560 W. 12th St. Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814-456-2014 or 1-800-300-9558
The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Just Dial 988 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States.
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. Crisis Text Line is here for any crisis. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds, all from our secure online platform. The volunteer Crisis Counselor will help you move from a hot moment to a cool moment.
Hospitals
If you are experiencing an emergency or Crisis Services has recommended hospitalization, there are several places to turn to for services.
What to expect when you go to a mental health hospital
If you are in need of hospitalization, here is what you could potentially experience
LECOM Behavioral Health at Millcreek Hospital Emergency Department
Address: 5515 Peach St, Erie, PA 16509
Phone: 814- 868-8344
UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital
Address: 3811 O'Hara St. Pittsburgh, PA, 15213
Phone: 1-877-624-4100
Address: 2 Hospital Dr, Clarion, PA 16214
Phone: 800-253-4906
Belmont Pines Hospital
Address: 615 Churchill Hubbard Rd, Youngstown, OH 44505
Phone: 330-759-2700
Appointment-Based Help
Appointment-Based Help
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This is the lowest level of mental health care and is a great place to start if you are starting to experience mental health concerns. This would be an office setting with a counselor who sees a client on a regular basis to build coping skills and move through the current issues through talk therapy.
This is the lowest level of mental health care and is a great place to start if you are starting to experience mental health concerns. This would be an office setting with a counselor who sees a client on a regular basis to build coping skills and move through the current issues through talk therapy.
This is a limited list of Outpatient Counselors in the Erie area. Please contact these counselors individually to learn about current availability and intake processes.
To find additional counselors in our area, the CCBH Provider Search and Psychology Today are great ways to search for mental health providers.
Family Doctor
If you have built a good rapport with your family physician, they are also a great resource if you are beginning to see mental health concerns in your student and an important member of your care team to consult.
Additional Erie County Resources
Updated May 2023
School-Based Assistance
School-Based Assistance
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Fairview School District Student Assistance Program
The Student Assistance Program is a team made up of school and local mental health and drug and alcohol agency personnel. We do not diagnose, treat, or refer your student for treatment. The goal of the program is to help families access school and community services for their students. Agency liaisons will assess your student and provide you with the information needed to make the choice(s) that best fit your needs and wishes.
Refocus Room
Each building has a staff member present daily who runs the Refocus Room. These are safe spaces where students can get academic support or re-teaching for proactive behavior support.
Chill Room (FHS & FMS)
Partnership with Allegheny Health Network
The Chill Project features dedicated professionals, a calming space, and regular instruction to help every member of a school’s community better handle pressure and anxiety. The Chill Project delivers a mindfulness-informed and preventative approach to school-based servicing for students, staff, and families linked to Fairview High School and Fairview Middle School.
FHS
Behavioral Health School Educator:
Kimberly Enterline
Email: enterlinek@fairviewschools.org
Behavioral Health Therapist
April Hannah, LPC
Email: hannaha@fairviewschools.org
Behavioral Health Therapist:
Amanda Monocello, LPC
Email: monocelloa@fairviewschools.org
FMS
Behavioral Health School Educator:
Tiffany Melendez, LSW
Email: melendezt@fairviewschools.org
Behavioral Health Therapist
Karly Bender, LSW
Email: benderk@fairviewschools.org
School Counselors
Our school counselors serve the role of helping students in school with immediate needs using solution-focused, short-term approaches. They also are a great resource for helping families connect with the community and in school resources. Our counselors main goal is to help students remove barriers to academic success, ensuring that they reach their full potential for future career pathways.
Fairview Elementary:
Craig Lewis
Email: lewisc@fairviewschools.org
Fairview Middle School:
Angela Beall
Students with the last names of A-L
Email: beallangela@fairviewschools.org
Hannah Kovacs
Students with the last names of M-Z
Email: kovacsh@fairviewschools.org
Fairview High School:
Kimberly Jensen
Students with the last names of A-L
Email: jensenkimberly@fairviewschools.org
Amy Vilushis
Students with the last names of M-Z
Additional Mental Health Resources
Additional Mental Health Resources
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Coping strategies for youth and how to have a conversation about using them
Facts about Suicide and How to Talk About It
Facts, warning signs, and how to handle conversations about suicide with youth
Descriptions of common grief reactions
What are the Different Levels of Mental Health Care?
Explanation of the different levels of psychiatric care with examples of when each level is appropriate.
Learn what questions to ask your student to connect to their mental health
Digital and Social Media Safety
Have questions about how to handle social media or technology issues with your student? Click the above link
Figure out what your student is experiencing
The Difference Between Worry, Stress and Anxiety
Figure out what your student is experiencing
National Institute of Mental Health
Learn more about some general mental health topics
Common School Aged Issues and How to Work with Them
If you would like to learn more about common mental health and behavioral issues, this is a great resource
If you would like to learn more about common mental health issues, this is a great resource
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