Resources
Supportive tools and community resources to assist with mental health, basic needs, and overall well-being.
Life’s Journey Counseling Services provides the following resources for informational and supportive purposes. These resources are not a substitute for professional mental health treatment or emergency services. If you are experiencing an emergency, please call 911, 988 or RESOLVE.
Allegheny County Resources
Allegheny County
https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Services
Community Care Behavioral Health Organization
https://www.ccbh.com
Crisis & 24/7 Support (Free)
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
https://988lifeline.org
Resolve Crisis Hotline (Walk-in & Hotline)
https://www.upmc.com/services/behavioral-health/resolve-crisis-services
PA 211 / United Way
https://www.pa211.org
🍎 Food Access & Basic Needs
Food Pantries & Food Assistance
Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank
https://www.pittsburghfoodbank.org
Urban League of Pittsburgh – Food Pantry
https://ulpgh.org
North Hills Food Bank
https://www.northhillsfoodbank.org
Community Human Services (CHS) Food Pantry
https://www.chscorp.org
Unity Presbyterian Church Food Pantry
https://unitypresbyterianchurch.org/food-pantry-mission
412 Food Rescue
https://412foodrescue.org
BigBurgh (City of Pittsburgh Resource Hub)
https://bigburgh.com
Allegheny County Assistance Programs
https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Human-Services/Programs-Services/Basic-Needs.aspx
Pittsburgh Food Policy Council
https://www.pittsburghfoodpolicy.org
🧩 Community Support, Housing & Financial Assistance
Poverty, Housing & Utility Support
Pittsburgh Community Services, Inc. (PCSI)
https://pghcsi.org
Housing Authority of the City of Pittsburgh (HACP)
https://hacp.org
Navigation & Search Tools
FindHelp.org
https://www.findhelp.org
United Way 211
https://www.211.org
🌐 National Mental Health & Education Websites
(Educational and informational – not a substitute for therapy)
General Mental Health Information
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
https://www.nami.org
SAMHSA (Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration)
https://www.samhsa.gov
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP)
https://afsp.org
PsychCentral
https://psychcentral.com
MentalHelp.net
https://www.mentalhelp.net
Internet Mental Health
http://www.mentalhealth.com
American Psychological Association – Let’s Talk Facts
https://www.apa.org/topics
University of Michigan Health Topics A–Z
https://www.uofmhealth.org/health-library
💊 Medications & Health Information
FDA – Medications
https://www.fda.gov/drugs
Physicians’ Desk Reference (PDR)
https://www.pdr.net
MedlinePlus
https://medlineplus.gov
Drug Interactions (Drugs.com)
https://www.drugs.com/drug_interactions.html
Internet Mental Health – Medications
http://www.mentalhealth.com/medications
🔄 Addiction & Recovery
Alcoholics Anonymous (AA)
https://www.aa.org
😟 Anxiety & OCD
Panic Disorder – Information
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/panic-disorder
NIMH – Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/obsessive-compulsive-disorder-ocd
🧩 ADHD & Neurodiversity
ADDA – Attention Deficit Disorder Association
https://add.org
NIMH – ADHD
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/attention-deficit-hyperactivity-disorder-adhd
😔 Depression & Bipolar Disorders
Depression Screening
https://screening.mhanational.org
Depression Resources
https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/depression
🧠 Trauma, Dissociation & Abuse
Sidran Institute
https://www.traumaticstressinstitute.org/hotline-list/
Childhelp USA
https://www.childhelp.org
🍽 Eating Disorders
ANAND
https://anad.org/get-help/eating-disorders-helpline/
👨👩👧 Families, Couples & Parenting
AHN
https://www.alleghenyfamilynetwork.org/for-families
Angel’s Place
https://www.angelsplacepgh.org/how-we-help/family-support-program/
Urban League
https://ulpgh.org/programs/family-support-centers/
🏫 School Support & Special Education (IEP / 504)
Parent to Parent of Pennsylvania
https://www.p2pusa.org
The PEAL Center
https://www.pealcenter.org
Education Law Center (PA)
https://www.elc-pa.org
Mental Health America – Allegheny County
https://www.mhaac.net
Section 504 Information
https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/504faq.html
⚠️ Suicide Awareness & Prevention
Suicide Awareness Voices of Education (SAVE)
https://save.org
Resolve Crisis Network
https://www.upmc.com/services/behavioral-health/resolve-crisis-services
⚠️ Website Disclaimer
Life’s Journey Counseling Services is not responsible for the content, claims, or representations of external websites. Resources are provided for informational purposes only and do not replace professional mental health care or emergency services.