Lawrenceville Corporation's Mental Health Resources Page

https://lvpgh.com/community/mental-health-resources/

A collection of mental health resources collected by the Lawrenceville corporation and The HOW DO YOU COPE PROJECT.

Thrive Lifeline 

Please text “THRIVE” to begin your conversation with us 24/7/365, from anywhere: +1.313.662.8209

https://thrivelifeline.org/

If you’re experiencing a mental health crisis and need to chat with a qualified crisis responder, we are here for you.

If you are an underrepresented individual (person of color, LGBTQ2S+, person living with disabilities, neurodivergent, and/or other marginalized identities), and experiencing obstacles because of (or simply have questions about) your identities, we want to help you navigate those.

Warm and Friendly Line

In order to help meet the needs of adult (18 years of age and older) mental health consumers in Allegheny County, the Warm and Friendly Call Program uses a peer support specialist who makes calls to program participants.

Who is eligible for the Warm and Friendly Program, and how do I  sign up? All mental health consumers of at least 18 years of age residing in Allegheny County are eligible for the Warm and Friendly Call Program. 

Please call (412) 894-2364 to request an Enrollment Form or download the form below. You will start getting calls as soon as we process your information, so call today

​Warm and Friendly Application Form

​PSAN programs provide services and employment practices without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, religion, ancestry or any other legally protected classification.

Suppport PSAN

Crisis Text Line

Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States – 24/7, free, confidential. Crisis Text Line (CTL) is here for you. A live, trained volunteer 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 calm.

If you or someone you care about feels overwhelmed with emotions like sadness, depression or anxiety, or like you want to harm yourself or others call 911 or one of the national crisis resources below.

988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline

Call or Text 988, Chat 988lifeline.org

This is a crisis hotline that can help with many issues, not just suicide. For example, anyone who feels sad, hopeless, or suicidal; family and friends who are concerned about a loved one; or anyone interested in mental health treatment referrals can call the Lifeline. Callers are connected with a professional nearby who will talk with them about what they are feeling or concerns for other family and friends. Call the toll-free Lifeline, 24 hours/day, 7 days/week.

The Trevor Project

Call 866-488-7386 or Text “START” to 678678

https://www.thetrevorproject.org

Trained counselors available 24/7 to support youth who are in crisis, feeling suicidal, or in need of a safe and judgment free place to talk. Specializing in supporting the LGBTQI+ community.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s (SAMHSA) Disaster Distress

Helpline disasters.

Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor.

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/disaster-distress-helpline

SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline provides 24/7, 365-day-a-year crisis counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters.

NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE 

1-800-799-7233

thehotline.org

24-hour confidential service for service for survivors, victims and those affected by domestic violence. 

RAPE, ABUSE & INCEST NATIONAL SEXUAL ASSAULT HOTLINE

1-800-656-4673

rainn.org

Offers confidential support, resources and counseling for survivors or sexual violence, available 24/7.

The National Council for Mental Wellbeing

https://www.thenationalcouncil.org/providers/?region=

Search for organizations that are committed to providing mental health services to anyone in the community who needs it regardless of their ability to pay.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration

https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help.

SAMHSA provides information on mental health services and treatment centers through an online service locator. You can search by your location, whether or not they provide services for youth, payment options (private insurance, cash, or something else), languages spoken, etc.

YOU ALWAYS HAVE OPTIONS

www.youalwayshaveoptions.com

Everything you need to know to get an abortion in the USA- NO MATTER WHAT.

M+A Hotline

Call or Text: 1-833-246-2632

www.mahotline.org

Need support to self-manage your miscarriage or abortion?

Allies - for health + wellbeing

Call 412-345-7456

Free HIV & STI testing. If you have symptoms or think you need treatment, call to make an appointment.

PAAR (Pittsburgh Action Against Rape)

24-Hour Confidential Helpline (call/text*) and Online Chat available at https://paar.net/  and  1-866-363-7273  *Text & Chat Available 10am-5pm Monday-Friday

At PAAR, we are with you every step of the way. There is no cost for our services. Serving people who have experienced sexual assault, sexual violence, sexual abuse, rape, and sexual exploitation/ sex trafficking.

We welcome people of all genders, including men and transgender people; races, religions, incomes, languages, abilities, ethnicities and sexual orientations. We serve survivors regardless of immigration status. We will not report to law enforcement or any government officials any information we obtain, except in very limited legal circumstances.

More information and services are available at https://paar.net/ .

Persad Center

All contact emails from general inquiries to counseling can be found HERE

The region's premier LGBTQ+ behavioral health agency 

The Pittsburgh office front desk can be reached at 412-441-9786 during their business hours, Monday - Thursday, 8:30 AM - 7:30 PM, and Friday, 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM.

Crisis Services

You are not alone, and help is available for you. Persad Center is always here to support you on your mental health journey, but we understand sometimes you need help right away. If you are in crisis right now, the most important thing to do is to keep yourself safe. These free resources are available to help you through this difficult time:

Re:solve Crisis Services

Call the 24/7 hotline at 1-888-796-8226. Re:solve is free for any Allegheny County resident.

Crisis Textline

Text “HOME” to the number 741741 for free 24/7 support via text message.

Trans Lifeline 

Call the peer support hotline run by and for trans people at 877-565-8860. They’re available 10 am-4am EST.