Mental Health Resources
Emotional Health and Well-Being
Our school counselors, psychologists and social workers conduct check-ins and offer individual and group counseling services to help our students with academic, social, emotional and behavioral needs.
What to Do and How to Get Help
As a first option, we encourage our students to talk with one trusted adult at home and school.
Call 911 if there is any indication that danger appears immediately.
Do NOT leave the child alone until his or her safety is made certain.
Directly report a potential concern to the Northern Regional Police Department at 724-625-3157 or dial 911 if there is an immediate concern.
988—A Direct Link to Mental Health and Behavioral Health
This is a new resource for students and families. On July 16, 2022, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) formally designated 988 as a nationwide three-digit number for mental health crisis and suicide prevention services. 988 provides a direct link between suicide prevention and crisis support. Calls will be answered 24/7. Please review the PA DHS 988 Overview.
Safe2Say: 1-844-SAF2SAY or Safe2SayPA.org
This program operates 24/7 and allows one to report a secure and anonymous safety concern to help identify and intervene with at-risk individuals before they hurt themselves and/or others.
Resolve Crisis Network
1-888-7-YOU CAN (1-888-796-8226)—All calls are answered 24/7 by a mental health counselor.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255—All calls are answered 24/7 by a mental health counselor.
Crisis Text Line
Text “HOME” to 741-741 to text with a crisis counselor 24/7. The Crisis Text Line is similar to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and other hotlines but allows those in crisis to text in rather than call.
School-Based Mental Health Counseling
Students in grades K-12 can access outpatient mental health services in school through a partnership with Glade Run School-Based Mental Health Services.
We have a contracted, full-time, master-level clinical therapist in the school district five days a week. The therapist can provide 1:1 individual therapeutic services and group therapy, psychoeducational groups, consultation, prevention and intervention services. New intakes for outpatient referrals can be completed by contacting either your school counselor.
Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Students in grades K-12 are supported through this systematic team approach to navigate school and mental health resources for families and remove barriers to a child’s learning and mental health treatment. You can find information about Pine-Richland’s SAP and team members for each school building along with resource numbers here: Student Assistance Program / Overview.
Suicide Prevention and Intervention
Suicide Awareness Resources can be found on this page.
Grief Resources (K-12)
Pine-Richland partners with The Highmark Caring Place to provide support, grief resources and materials, consultation services, educational training, and peer support groups. Please reach out to your school counselor for assistance in getting started.
Crisis Center North
The district has a partnership with Crisis Center North to provide support to our students and families counseling services and supports who experienced trauma and/or violence.
RAMS Way (K-12)
Pine-Richland has a district-wide positive behavioral support and intervention program called RAMS Way. RAMS Way encourages a positive safe environment for both students and staff members,- both virtually and in person.
Resources for Families (Food Resources, Child Care, Shelters, Unemployment Compensation, Utility Assistance, Medical Assistance, Internet Safety)
The Pennsylvania Department of Education has a list of Resources to Support Families for support, services, and information that can help children and families with their basic needs. PA 2-1-1 is an easy-to-remember telephone number and web resource for finding health and human services for everyday needs and crisis situations