• Tell a Trusted Adult (One at Home and One at School)
• 911 if it is an emergency 
• re:solve Crisis Network - 1-888-7-YOU-CAN (1-888-796-8226)
• Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741-741
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline  (24/7)-1-800-273-8255
• PA Childline - 1-800-932-0313
• Pine-Richland Community and School Safety Tip Line - 724-449-TIPS
• Mobile App: “Safe2Say Something”
• 1-844-SAF2SAY  (1-844-723-2729)
• www.Safe2SayPA.org

Inclusion of this link is not an endorsement of this agency, rather an indication that they are providing Tele-Health Services.  A number of other agencies may be providing tele-health as well.  A more extensive list is included in the Allegheny County Resource Guide.

Inclusion of this link is not an endorsement of this agency, rather an indication that they are providing Tele-Health Services.  A number of other agencies may be providing tele-health as well.  A more extensive list is included in the Allegheny County Resource Guide.

412-766-9020 x-1222

Including a link to this agency does not provide endorsement, rather an indication that this agency is providing Tele-Health Services.  See the Allegheny County Resource Guide for a county listing of mental health providers. 

The Adolescent Acute Partial Hospitalization Program (AAPHP) provides an intensity of treatment similar to that available on an inpatient unit, in a less restrictive, community-based setting. This short-term, intensive level of care allows adolescents to benefit from consistent, structured treatment while maintaining their usual living arrangements with their families in their communities. Acute partial hospitalization programs can provide a “step down” level of treatment for adolescents discharged from inpatient programs, or a “step up” level when outpatient treatment is not effectively meeting an adolescent’s needs.

We serve adolescents ages 13 to 18 (12 on a case-by-case basis) who are struggling with depression, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, poor impulse control, psychosis, unsafe coping skills, combined with family, social, and school difficulties. We provide family, individual, and group therapy as well as medication management and school transition support. 724-933-1000.

Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text 741741 from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis.

Safe2Say Something is a youth violence prevention program run by the Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General. 

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital provides comprehensive, age-appropriate care to children and adolescents whose lives have been impacted by a broad scope of emotional, behavioral, developmental, and cognitive challenges.  

For more than 70 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a national leader in providing best practice, research-based care and a broad array of innovative psychiatric and addiction services for children, adolescents, adults, and seniors at every stage of their recovery.

With nearly 400 inpatient psychiatric beds and more than 50 ambulatory programs, we are one of the largest behavioral health care providers affiliated with an academic medical center in the country.

Contact ReSolve Crisis Network through 1-888-796-8226 or 9-1-1 for a Mental Health Evaluation.

The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Since its inception, the Lifeline has engaged in a variety of initiatives to improve crisis services and advance suicide prevention.

When children, youth, or adults struggle with mental health issues, the whole family feels the impact. Holy Family Institute’s experienced mental health professionals create a unique treatment plan for each individual, which helps patients understand how thoughts affect feelings and behaviors.

Our mental health professionals are committed to aiding the positive, continuous growth of every person in their care. Holy Family Institute accepts most insurance plans. If you do not have health coverage, we will determine your payment using a sliding scale based on income. They can be reached at 412-766-9020 x-1222

The Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic (WPIC) provides a full continuum of treatment of mental health and addictive disorders. As part of UPMC, WPIC provides a comprehensive range of behavioral health services through clinical innovation, research, education, and training. Treatment may include individual therapy, group therapy, family therapy, medication, or a combination of approaches. They can be reached at 412-624-1000.

A website that provides centralized, authoritative, easy-to-use information, tools and best practices to help families, schools and communities recognize, understand and prevent bullying, and support children affected by it.

The toolkit provides valuable information for educators and others working with youth, including health care professionals, coaches and afterschool staff. It is especially valuable to schools that do not have bullying prevention programs in place and to agencies typically called upon in crisis situations. Related tip-sheets and guides are free and downloadable.

GLSEN works to ensure that LGBTQ students are able to learn and grow in a school environment free from bullying and harassment. Together we can transform our nation's schools into the safe and affirming environment all youth deserve.

PERSAD CENTER is a human service organization whose mission is to improve the well-being of the LGBTQ (lesbian, gay bisexual, transgender, queer and questioning) communities, and the HIV/AIDS communities. We serve our target populations and their loved ones, cradle to grave, across western Pennsylvania, with service centers in Pittsburgh and Washington, PA. 

Crisis Center North provides free educational/empowerment counseling to adult and child victims of domestic violence in the community through a variety of resources and services, which includes a 24-hour hotline, individual and group counseling for adults and children, case management services, legal advocacy, medical advocacy, and community and school prevention education programming.  They can be reached at 866-782-0911.

ChildLine is part of a mandated statewide child protective services program designed to accept child abuse referrals and general child well-being concerns and transmit the information quickly to the appropriate investigating agency. ChildLine is responsible for receiving verbal and electronic referrals 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Additionally, child abuse investigation outcomes and general protective services assessment outcomes are submitted to, reviewed, and finalized by ChildLine specialists. Cultural sensitivity and courteous demeanor will be displayed at all times to all callers. 1-800-932-0313. 

The Pittsburgh Action Against Rape (PAAR) is a private non-profit organization founded in 1972 in response to a series of rapes and growing public concern.  PAAR's mission is to respond to survivors of sexual violence with crisis intervention and counseling, educate the community to prevent sexual violence, and advocate for systems to respond to and prevent sexual violence.  PAAR's hotline is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days per year - 866-363-7273.

Pyramid Healthcare provides treatment and care to people who are dealing with alcohol and/or drug addiction, mental health disorders, and adolescent behavioral problems in various locations throughout Pennsylvania.  Licensed by all of the relevant state and federal entities, its residential and outpatient programs help the individual learn and practice recovery and coping skills. They can be reached at 888-694-9996.

The Nar-Anon Family Groups are a worldwide fellowship for those affected by someone else’s addiction. As a Twelve-Step Program, the groups offer help by sharing experiences, strength, and hope. The only requirement for membership is that there be a problem of addiction in a relative or friend.

Nar-Anon members are relatives and friends who are concerned about the addiction or drug problem of another. Nar-Anon's program of recovery is adapted from Narcotics Anonymous and uses Nar-Anon's Twelve Steps, Twelve Traditions, and Twelve Concepts of Service.

Greenbriar provides comprehensive, innovative and compassionate residential programs for individuals suffering with addiction. Our unique drug and alcohol rehabilitation program uses a multi-disciplinary approach to drug and alcohol rehabilitation, with a team of addiction professionals including licensed and certified counselors, board-certified psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, medical doctors and a broad range of nurses, nursing assistants, and psychiatric nurses who specialize in addiction, alcoholism and dual diagnosis, and other highly trained and credentialed professionals who collaborate to guide each resident through a thorough diagnosis, individualized addiction treatment and aftercare.

Gateway Rehabilitation Center is a fully licensed, private, not-for-profit organization that provides comprehensive alcohol and other drug addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services for adult men and women, educators, employers, families, healthcare professionals, parents, students, and young adults. Operating since 1972, Gateway has 20 locations throughout western Pennsylvania and Ohio. They can be reached at 800-472-1177.

Al-Anon is a 12-step support fellowship of relatives and friends of alcoholics who share their experience, strength, and hope in order to solve their common problems.  There is a shared belief that alcoholism is a family illness and that changed attitudes can aid recovery. Alateen is a fellowship of young Al-Anon members, usually teenagers, whose lives have been affected by someone else's drinking. Al-Anon-and Alateen are not allied with any sect, denomination, political entity, organization, or institution. They can be reached at 800-628-8920.

The Northern Regional Police Department works cooperatively with our staff and administration to ensure a safe school environment.  Students and community support is critical to this effort. 724-449-TIPS is a joint service of the police department, Consolidated Communications, and the school district.  Dial this number at any time to anonymously report suspicious activity that could pose a threat or danger to our school community. 

The National Eating Disorders Association (NEDA) is the leading non-profit organization in the United States advocating on behalf of and supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders. Reaching millions every year, we campaign for prevention, improved access to quality treatment, and increased research funding to better understand and treat eating disorders. We work with partners and volunteers to develop programs and tools to help everyone who seeks assistance. 

The UPMC Center for Eating Disorders provides treatment for pediatric and adult patients. Pediatric patients are treated on an inpatient basis at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Pediatric outpatient treatment programs are held at Children's Pine Center, Wexford. 412-647-9329. 

Human Services Administration Organization (HSAO) is an enhanced service coordination program which works with Allegheny County's highest risk population of children, adolescents, and adults. HSAO's child/adolescent and adult service coordination programs were created to meet the complex and specific needs of the individuals enrolled in each of these programs. Our primary goal is to link individuals and families with the services they need to improve the quality of their lives. 

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2-1-1 is an easy to remember number that helps people cut through what can be a confusing and overwhelming maze of information and resources. Trained Resource Navigators help people assess their needs and link them directly to resources and information that could change their circumstances for the better. Whether a person is seeking essential services or looking for volunteer opportunities in his or her community, 211 is there 24 hours a day, seven days a week via phone, text, and chat.

Need help? Contact 2-1-1, text your zip code to 898-211, or click here to search our database of services.

The Allegheny County Department of Human Services seeks to create an accessible, culturally, competent, integrated, and comprehensive human services system that ensures individually tailored, seamless, and holistic services to Allegheny County residents, in particular, the County's vulnerable populations.

Highmark Caring Place is a free community service dedicated to grieving children and families.  Supporting them in their journey toward hope after a loved one dies, it is a place where grieving children and families receive support and encouragement from others their age and from trained adult volunteers.  They can be reached at 888-734-4073. 

Whether you are overwhelmed by grief, feeling depressed, bullied, or stressed out by day-to-day life, Resolve Crisis Network is there to help.  Its services are confidential and available to all residents of Allegheny County, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. You will speak to a trained counselor who can help you via the telephone or face-to-face if you prefer.  They can be reached at 888-796-8226.

Internet Safety 101, a collaborative effort between Enough is Enough and the U.S. Department of Justice, is a multi-media Internet safety resource designed to educate, equip and empower parents, educators and other adults with the knowledge and resources needed to protect children from Internet dangers including pornography, predators, cyberbullies and threats related to online gaming, social networking, and mobile devices.

(EIE), a non-partisan, 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, emerged in 1994 as the national leader on the front lines of making the Internet safer for children and families. Since then, EIE has pioneered and led the effort to confront online pornography, child pornography, child stalking and sexual predation with innovative initiatives and effective communications.

Among the many useful resources located within this site are various guides aimed at helping parents.

Savvy Cyber Kids (SCK), a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to enable youth, families and school communities to be empowered by technology, recognizes that children are “Digital Naives” who, without intervention, completely lack understanding of the implications of their digital actions.

As children grow older they interact with technology in a variety of ways, often without supervision. Savvy Cyber Kids teaches today’s children—from preschool to high school—how to remain safe and be empowered to make appropriate decisions in the online world, by engaging the commitment of parents, teachers and the community to raise awareness and impart a sense of Cyber Safety & Ethics into the minds of children.