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Medical & Health Resources

Flyer promoting back-to-school vaccinations and physicals, listing contact information for St. Luke's University Health Network.

Physical & Mental Health Resources

Promotional poster for a film screening and panel discussion about teens and substance use.

KidsPeace Psychiatric Hospital
Grandparents and Older Relatives raising children
SAP
Pennsylvania's Student Assistance Program (SAP) is designed to assist school personnel in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student's success.

Smarty Pants
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 childrenanddv factsheetseries complete
High School Curriculum
Media-Literacy-Guide-Middle School

Poster promoting Mental Health Awareness Month with the words 'Mental Health Matters'.

A card with contact information for mental health support services.

Tobacco Cessation Support Group
AntiBullying
Recognizing Drug Use
AHEDD
 Kinship Care
(Including grandparents raising their grandchildren)
Kin Connector Helpline
-National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
-Crisis Text Line:  Text PA to 741-741
-Safe2Say Something PA:  1-844-723-2729

An illustration encourages seeking support if feeling overwhelmed, with phone and text options.

Image with text: 'Need help? Know someone who does?' and contact information for crisis support.

Many other resources also remain available to Pennsylvanians in need of support, including:

  • National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio: 1-888-628-9454
  • Crisis Text Line: Text “PA” to 741-741
  • Veteran Crisis Line: 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
  • Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990
  • Get Help Now Hotline (for substance use disorders): 1-800-662-4357
  • Pennsylvania Sexual Assault Helpline – 1-888-772-7227
  • National Domestic Violence Helpline – 1-800-799-7233

Please see MH/BH/SUD links below including SUD electronic online and virtual resources.  We know this list not an all-inclusive; it is resources of what we have received so far from some of our national, state and local partners.  Please visit Sluhn's website here for additional COVID 19 response links including CDC and PA DOH and visit United Way’s 211 website at PA 211 East for connection to additional local resources if needed.  

Substance Use Disorder Resources:  Please find the following information related to supporting our vulnerable friends and families in substance use recovery:

  • PA Department of Drug & Alcohol Facebook page with support links for Get Help Now Hotline, Family, online/virtual recovery supports, and more:  our Facebook page
  • Pro-A developed a list of online recovery supports, including AA, NA, Refuge Recovery, SMART Recovery, and many more. PROA-Online-Support-Resource-list-31720 
  • Recovery support organizations who may offer online/virtual recovery support information:

Mental Health Resources

  • NAMI HelpLine can be reached Monday through Friday, 10 am–6 pm, ET. 1-800-950-NAMI (6264) or info@nami.org Crisis Text Line [crisis text line] – Text NAMI to 741-741  Connect with a trained crisis counselor to receive free, 24/7 crisis support via text message.
    • The NAMI HelpLine is a free, nationwide peer-support service providing information, resource referrals and support to people living with a mental health conditions, their family members and caregivers, mental health providers and the public. HelpLine staff and volunteers are experienced, well-trained and able to provide guidance.  To contact the NAMI HelpLine, please call 800-950-NAMI (6264), Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., ET, or send an email to info@nami.org.  Unfortunately, the NAMI HelpLine is unable to provide mental health counseling, advice, personal advocacy or referrals to mental health providers or lawyers.  The NAMI HelpLine does not individual casework, legal representations or any type of individual advocacy.
    • NAMI LV youtube link for resources/messaging: YouTube
  • If you or someone you know is in crisis—whether they are considering suicide or not—please call the toll-free Lifeline at 800-273-TALK (8255) to speak with a trained crisis counselor 24/7.
  • The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline [Suicide Prevention lifeline] connects you with a crisis center in the Lifeline network closest to your location. Your call will be answered by a trained crisis worker who will listen empathetically and without judgment. The crisis worker will work to ensure that you feel safe and help identify options and information about mental health services in your area. Your call is confidential and free.

  • Vaping 2020 and Beyond

    SAMHSA resources: SAMHSA resources   [samhsa us4 list-manage.com]

    Training and Technical Assistance Related to COVID-19  Resources from MHTTC

    MHTTC main page: Responding COVID-19

  • Substance Use Disorder Services in the Days of a Pandemic: You Need A Bigger Boat! - YouTube

  • OTP Questions Regarding Sustaining Operations During the Uncertain and Turbulent Times - AATOD, ATTCs, and AAAP are collecting questions from OTPs related to sustaining care, providing support and maintaining a safe work environment for staff during these turbulent and uncertain times. We will compile all questions, work with field experts to determine responses, and develop and disseminate a "FAQ" document.

    Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network

    Compassion Fatigue and the Behavioral Health Workforce Curriculum Infusion Package - This 5-part Curriculum Infusion Package (CIP) on Compassion Fatigue and the Behavioral Health Workforce was developed in 2020 by the Pacific Southwest Addiction Technology Transfer Center (PSATTC). Part 1 provides a brief overview of the behavioral health workforce and associated shortages, and introduces the demands on the workforce. Part 2 focuses on compassion fatigue and secondary traumatic stress. Part 3 provides a brief overview of how organizations can help individuals avoid experiencing burnout. Part 4 focuses on actions that behavioral health professionals can take to prevent compassion fatigue. And Part 5 focuses on self-care as an ethical duty in order to manage compassion fatigue.

    Addiction Technology Transfer Center Network

  • SMI Adviser Coronavirus Resources:

    Resources on COVID-19 and Serious Mental Illness

    Education Activities about COVID-19

    COVID-19 Resources

  • Managing the Mental Health Effects of COVID-19 - Education Psychiatry  

    Telepsychiatry in the Era of COVID-19 - Education SMI Adviser

PCSS Resources

ORN Resources

MH resources

  • We are in this together, and help is always available. If you're feeling alone and struggling, you can also reach out to The Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741 or National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK. 

  • Neuro Sequential

    This brief (15 min) video discusses how the pattern of stress can determine risk or resilience.  The importance of structure, predicability and moderation of daily stress is highlighted.  The malleability of the capacity to demonstrate resilience is discussed.

  • Video Buffer

    How do we manage in the midst of COVID-19? I reached out to one of our field's most inspiring figures: @BDPerry. Thanks, Dr. Perry for joining me on The Trauma Therapist Podcast at such short notice and for sharing your guidance for these crazy times.

  • Facebook - Peace of mind foundation

    Jim Mcingvale and Dr. Liz McIngvale talk with Dr. Bruce Perry about the impact the #Coronavirus on Facebook has on children, families, and the community.

  • Safe and together institute - episode-12-partnered-with-a-survivor-podcast

    Ruth Stearns Mandel & David Mandel

    In the first of a series of COVID-19 specific podcasts, David and Ruth talk about how the dynamics of domestic abuse are changing in the context of the COVID-19. Talking to both professionals and family members, Ruth offers insights from her own history related to being isolated with her abusers. The discussion about how we can best continue to partner with survivors and intervene with perpetrators follows with examples and practical steps.

  • Free-Resources

    With Peter Levine, PhD

    A free report from NICABM