Mental Health
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Autism
Understanding the Symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder in Kids: Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is actually a group of neurodevelopmental conditions. It affects the way a person perceives and interacts with both other people and their surroundings... https://www.healthline.com/health/autism/autistic-kids-symptoms?utm_source=ReadNext
Everything You Need to Know About Autism in Adults: Autism is characterized primarily by social and behavioral challenges... https://www.healthline.com/health/autism-in-adults?utm_source=ReadNext
Are There Different Types of Autism: In 2013, the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) revised these classifications. All types of autism are now merged into a single diagnosis of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)… https://www.healthline.com/health/types-of-autism?utm_source=ReadNext
ASERT: Info, supports groups and much more: https://paautism.org/
Bureau of Autism Services: Bureau of Supports for Autism and Special Populations: 1-866-539-7689 https://www.dhs.pa.gov/contact/DHS-Offices/Pages/ODP-Bureau%20of%20Autism%20Services.aspx
Drug & Alcohol
PA Drug & Alcohol Helpline: 1-800-622-4357
Mental Health Insurance Contacts
Community Care:
Berks County: 1-866-292-7886
Chester County: 1-866-622-4228
Magellan:
Bucks County: 1-877-769-9784
Montgomery County: 1-877-769-9782
Delaware County: 1-866-622-4228
Community Behavioral Health:
Philadelphia County: 1-888-545-2600
Mobile Crisis
Available 24/7 365 days per year
National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or text 988 -Veterans Crisis Line and assistance in Spanish is also available.
Montgomery County:
24hr Hotline: 855-634-4673 https://www.accessservices.org/services/mobile-crisis-support/
Non-emergency Peer Support and Teen Talk Line daily 1:00-9:00pm
Adults call 855-715-8255 or text 267-225-7785
Teens call 866-825-5856 or text 215-703-8411
Berks County:
24hr Hotline: 610-379-2007
Walk-In: (Monday-Sunday 9am-5pm) 19 North 6th Street, Reading, PA 19601
Bucks County:
Upper Bucks Crisis: 215-257-6551
Central Bucks Crisis: 215-345-2273
Lower Bucks Crisis: 215-785-9765
Chester County:
24hr Hotline: 610-280-3270
A Warm Line, operated by Certified Peer Specialists in recovery: 866-846-2722 M-F 8:00am-10:00pm and weekends 10:00am-10:00pm
Delaware County:
24hr Hotline: 1-855-889-7827
Peer Support Warm Line 1-855-464-9342
Philadelphia County:
24hr Hotline: 215-685-6440
Philadelphia Children's Response Center: 215-878-2600