Crisis Intervention
Crisis is when a student is in need of immediate outside support, beyond the scope of what the school counselor can address in the school setting.
If we believe a child is in crisis, risk assessments will be administered and Administration will be contacted, along with the parents/guardians of the students. Depending on the severity, we may also need to be in contact with outside Mental Health Professionals or may need to call 911. If you believe your child may struggling and is thinking about harming themselves, please use the resources below.
Local Crisis Resources
People Acting to Help (PATH) Urgent Care Center
8220 Castor Ave.
Philadelphia, PA 19152
215-728-4651
Monday- Friday 11am-6pm
Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Response Center
3300 Henry Ave. Falls Two Building, 3rd Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19129
215-878-2600
24 hours/ 7 days per week
Online Crisis Chats/Resources
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - crisis intervention/suicide prevention, crisis chat feature
The Trevor Project - crisis intervention/suicide prevention for LGBTQ+ youth
Ditch the Label - support and resources for "bullying, mental health, relationships, identity or the tough stuff in-between"
Crisis Hotlines
Suicide Prevention/Mental Health Emergency:
Philadelphia Suicide and Crisis Center: (215) 686-4420
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: Just dial 988
Philadelphia Mobile Emergency Team: (215) 685-6440.
Crisis Text Line: text HOME to 741741
Child Abuse/Neglect:
DHS Reporting Line (215) 683-6100