Family Support Resources

If you, or anyone you know, is in an immediate crisis , please call 9-1-1

The following is just a small list of help available for parents. For a comprehensive list of services for families struggling with various issues, please consult the Bucks County Resource Directory.

Grief Counseling Resources

Safe Harbor

Support Groups

215-481-5983

For children, teens, young adults going through the grief process.No cost for the program.Meets every other Monday, 6:45-8:15 pmHeld at Abington Jefferson Health Center's Schilling Campus, Pennwood Building, 4th Floor2500 Maryland Road, Willow Grove, PA

Center for Grieving Children

St. Christopher's Hospital Support Groups

267-437-3123

Free peer support groups for children and teens, ages 5 to 18, who have experienced the death of someone close to them, takes place every other week, in the late afternoon or evenings. Peer support and a caring adult presence helps to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness that children may experience after a death.

Community Agencies

Big Brothers/Big Sisters

2875 Old York RoadJamison, PA 18929

215-343-8260

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County’s mission is…To provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring, professionally supported, one-to-one relationships that change their lives for the better, forever.

Bucks County Children & Youth

215-348-6900 or 348-6950 (Intake)

800-282-5785 (toll free)

Wachovia BuildingSuite 200, 4259 West Swamp RoadDoylestown, PA 18901

Childline

ChildLine is a division of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) responsible for accepting reports of suspected child abuse 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Childline can receive reports from mandated reporters by phone at

1-800-932-0313

or online at

www.compass.state.pa.us/cwis

CONTACT Helpline

P.O. Box 167Richboro, PA 18954

215-355-6000 (Main)

215-547-1889 (Bucks)

Available 7 days a week from 8:00 AM to 10:00 PM
The CONTACT Helpline provides free, anonymous and confidential telephone services to individuals who are contemplating suicide, struggling with life’s challenges or in need of someone to listen.

Homeless Hot Line

Bucks County Shelters

1-800-810-4434

(24 hour hotline)
The Bucks County Emergency Homeless Shelter is a temporary residence for individuals and families who have lost safe and stable housing.
The shelter operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It serves as a temporary home to approximately 75 people at any given time. Typically, about one third of the residents are children.

N.O.V.A.

Network of Victim Assistance

1-800-675-6900

(24 hour hotline) Network of Victim Assistance supports, counsels and empowers victims of sexual assault and other serious crimes and works to eliminate violence in Bucks County through advocacy, community education and prevention programs.

Runaway Safeline

1-800-231-6946

National Runaway Safeline

1-800-786-2929

(1-800-RUNAWAY)
The National Runaway Safeline (NRS) is here to listen whether you are thinking of running away or already have. Our services are confidential and nonjudgmental.

Valley Youth House

215-442-9760

800 N. York Road, Bldg. #22Warminster, PA 18974
Emergency Children's Shelter on the grounds of Christ's Home. At Valley Youth House, we do more than just provide a home for vulnerable, abused and homeless youth; we partner with thousands of individuals to build a solid foundation for young people and their families.

Mental Health Services

American Anorexia and Bulimia Association

AABA of PhiladelphiaPO Box 27156Philadelphia, Pa. 19118

aabaphily@gmail.com

The American Anorexia and Bulimia Association is a non-profit organization that is supported by concerned members of the public and healthcare professions. AABA provides support, resources and advocacy for individuals with eating disorders and their loved ones.

Bucks County Now is the Time

www.mentalhealth4bucksya.com

The purpose of the Pennsylvania Healthy Transitions Partnership, also known as the Now is the Time: Healthy Transitions Grant, is to improve mental healthcare for young adults ages 16 to 25 (known as Transition-Age Youth).

Bucks Co. Depart. of Mental Health/Develop. Programs

215-444-2800

(MHDP - Bucks Co.)600 Louis DriveSuite 101Warminster, PA 18974

215-785-9765

(Lower Bucks Crisis Hotline)
The Department of Mental Health/Developmental Programs is responsible for the administration of services to Bucks County residents with a mental illness, intellectual disability, or developmental delay/disability and their families.

Catholic Social Services

215-945-2550 (Bucks)

100 Levittown ParkwayLevittown, PA 19054
cssphiladelphia.org (Philadelphia Branch)Need Help? Call our CSS HELPLINE at (267) 331-2490 or email us at csshelp@chs-adphila.org
Emergency assistance includes clothing cupboards and food pantries, rent or utility bill assistance, housing referrals, and case management. Also offers counseling for post-traumatic stress, post-partum depression, and a host of other behavioral issues.

Center for Grieving Teens, Children and Families

3300 Henry AvenueSuite 110 Philadelphia, PA 19129

(267) 437-3123

The free peer support groups for children and teens, ages 5 to 18, who have experienced the death of someone close to them, take place every other week, in the late afternoon or evenings. Peer support and a caring adult presence help to reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness that children may experience after a death.

Family Services Association

214-757-6916 ext. 159 (intake)

4 Cornerstone DriveLanghorne, PA 19047
We approach mental health care holistically. As a result, we also provide a variety of services tailored to meet your individual needs, all in a highly confidential manner. We recognize that we are a part of your team, so we work with your support systems (i.e. family members, school counselors, physicians) to provide you with the best possible treatment.

Jewish Family and Children's Service of Greater Philadelphia

340 East Maple AvenueSuite 107Langhorne, PA 19047

215-752-4665

Evaluation, counseling, and therapy for adults, children, adolescents; couples and family therapy. Licensed by State of PA for outpatient counseling services for clients with substance abuse and their families and for outpatient counseling services to clients on Medical Assistance. 9:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday to Thursday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, FridayBasic fee for services which can be adjusted; services covered by some insurance/managed care plans.

Lenape Valley Foundation

Lenape Valley Crisis Services at Lower Bucks Hospital501 Bath RoadBristol, PA 19007

215-785-9765

At Lower Bucks Hospital: when walking in, ask for Lenape Valley Foundation at the reception desk. You will meet with a Crisis Professional who will complete an assessment determining the level of service that would best benefit you. The Crisis Professional will facilitate the referrals that are needed. If necessary, we can facilitate involuntary commitments when there are no other options.

1-800-499-7455

24 hours a day, 7 days a week

Penndel Mental Health Center

215-752-1541

1517 Durham RoadPenndel, PA 19047

215-785-9765 Crisis Intervention

PMHC is a private, non-profit community mental health center, which has been providing psychiatric and social services to residents of Lower Bucks County for over 40 years.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline

1-800-273-8255

(1-800-273-TALK)

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, confidential suicide prevention hotline available to anyone in suicidal crisis or emotional distress. Our trained volunteers answer local Lifeline calls.

Suicide and Crisis Intervention Hotline

215-686-4420

Substance Abuse

Bucks Co. Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependence, Inc.

215-489-9120

252 West Swamp Road (Rte. 313)Bailiwick Office CampusSuite 5Doylestown, PA 18901
Our mission is to reduce the impact of addiction and related health issues on individuals, families and the entire community through prevention, intervention and recovery support services.

Caron

844-260-1324

P.O. Box 150Wernersville, PA 19565
The devoted team at Caron Treatment Centers is composed of highly regarded members within the addiction industry, who are dedicated to excellent and compassionate care.
Caron Treatment Centers, our outcomes show the difference we make in patients' lives. With 60 years in the field of behavioral health and addiction treatment, we've helped over a hundred thousand patients and their families develop the tools they need to lead fulfilling lives. By providing accessible care; delivering evidence-based treatment; and emphasizing ongoing support, we consistently achieve positive, measurable results.

Medical Assistance Approved Counseling Resources

Bucks County Mental Health Clinic

215-788-5730

1270 New Rodgers RoadBristol, PA 19007 Bucks County Mental Health Clinic offers the following services: Psychiatric Evaluations, Assessment and Medication Management, Individual Therapy for Adults, Children and Adolescents, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Couples Therapy.

Family Services Association

214-757-6916 ext. 159 (intake)

Maternal Child Consortium, Inc.

267-525-7000

Warwick Family Services - MCC
800 Clarmont Ave.Suite BBensalem, PA 19020
Program offerings include Intensive Residential Treatment, Intensive Family Based Treatment, Specialized BHRS Services (Autism and Deaf, Hard of Hearing, Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA)) and Child, Adolescent, Family Centered and Adult Outpatient Services.

Penndel Mental Health Center

215-752-1541

1517 Durham RoadPenndel, PA 19047

215-785-9765 Crisis Intervention

PMHC is a private, non-profit community mental health center, which has been providing psychiatric and social services to residents of Lower Bucks County for over 40 years.

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