Resources for Mental Health
Malvern Behavioral Health has compiled some useful mental health resources to guide you, your family, and your loved ones on the journey to mental health recovery and life-long wellness. Here, you will find helpful mental health hotlines, links, support groups, and organizations that are available both nationally and locally.
Below are national hotlines and mental health links available to all individuals within the United States.
All services provide free, confidential, 24-hour support for anyone in distress, struggling with a mental health issue, or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Suicide Prevention & Self-Injury Support
The following are suicide prevention and self-injury support services.
Mental Health Emergency Hotline
Call 988; or call 1-866-903-3787
mentalhealthhotline.org
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-TALK (8255); or call 988
suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Self-Harm Hotline
1-800-DONT CUT (1-800-366-8288); or Text “REASON” to 741741
crisistextline.org
LGBTQ+ & Trans Community Support
The following are LGBTQ+ and Trans community support services.
LGBTQ Hotline
888-843-4564
lgbthotline.org
Trans Lifeline
877-565-8860
translifeline.org
The Trevor Project
866-488-7386 or text “START” to 678678
thetrevorproject.org
Sexual Abuse & Domestic Violence Support
The following are sexual abuse and domestic violence support services.
Rape Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN)
800-656-HOPE / 800-810-7440 (TTY)
rainn.org
National Domestic Violence Hotline
800-799-7233
thehotline.org
Substance Abuse Support
The following are substance abuse and addiction support services.
National Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services (SAMHSA) Hotline
800-662-HELP (4357)
samhsa.gov
Below are local resources and hotlines, dedicated to individuals within the City of Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
All the following services provide free, confidential, 24-hour support for anyone in distress, struggling with a mental health issue, or experiencing a mental health crisis.
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) Chapters
The following are some of the NAMI affiliates in Pennsylvania.
NAMI Bucks County
Phone: 866-399-6264
Address: 1432 Easton Rd. Ste. 2D, Warrington, PA 18976-2852
namibuckspa.org
NAMI Montgomery County
Phone: 215-361-7784
Address: 100 W Main St. Ste. 204, Lansdale, PA 19446-2030
namimontcopa.org
NAMI Lancaster County
Phone: 717-475-3882
Address: P.O. Box 8434, Lancaster, PA 17604
namilancopa.org
NAMI Dauphin County
Phone: 717-233-1164
Address: 2501 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17110
namidauphincounty.org
NAMI Philadelphia
Phone: 267-687-4381
Address: 4641 Roosevelt Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19124
namiphilly.org
Emergency Hotlines & Mental Health Support
The following services provide free, confidential, 24-hour support for anyone in distress, struggling with a mental health issue, or experiencing a mental health crisis.
Philadelphia Suicide & Crisis
215-686-4420 or text “GO” to 741-741
Philadelphia Mobile Emergency Team
215-685-6440
Lenape Valley Crisis
800-499-7455
Mental Health America Partnerships (MHA)
800-688-4226
mentalhealthpartnerships.org
SL24 for Young Adults
The Liv Project
Mazzoni Center
Sexual Abuse & Violence Support
The following services provide free, confidential, 24-hour support for individuals who have experienced or are experiencing sexual abuse and/or domestic violence.
Women Organized Against Rape
215-985-3333
woar.org
Philadelphia Sexual Assault Response Center
215-425-1625
drexel.edu
Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline
866-723-3014
womenagainstabuse.org
West/Southwest Victim Services Program (WSW)
267-217-3754
avpphila.org
LGBTQ+ & Trans Community Support
The following resources are dedicated to individuals in the LGBTQ+ and trans community, including community centers, organizations, and support groups for mental health.
Attic Youth Center
Phone: (215) 545-4331
Address: 255 South 16th Street Philadelphia, PA 19102
atticyouthcenter.org
GALAEI
Phone: 215-398-5003
Address: 118 Fountain Street Philadelphia, PA 19122
galaeiqtbipoc.org
Leeway Foundation
Phone: 215-545-4078
Address: 315 Walnut Street Philadelphia, PA 19107, Suite 832
leeway.org
William Way LGBTQ+ Community Center
Phone: 215-732-2220
Address: 1315 Spruce Street Philadelphia, PA 19107
waygay.org
Lancaster LGBTQ Center
Phone: 717-715-6917
Address: 117 E Chestnut St, Lancaster PA 17602
lgbtlancaster.org
Central PA LGBTQ Center
Phone: 717-409-5781
Email: info@centralpalgbtcenter.org
centralpalgbtcenter.org
Bradbury Sullivan
Phone: 610-347-9988
Address: 522 W Maple St Allentown PA 18101
bradburysullivancenter.org
GLO
Phone: 717-775-1161
Address: 1701 N 3rd St, Harrisburg PA 17102
gloharrisburg.org
DMAX Foundation
Phone: 610-527-2971
Email: info@dmaxfoundation.org
dmaxfoundation.org
The best way to prevent a mental health crisis is by educating yourself and those around you.
If you or someone you know is not in immediate distress but is interested in learning more about mental health awareness and crisis prevention, check out the mental health resources below.
Depression & Bipolar Support Alliance
Anxiety & Depression Association of America
American Psychological Association
National Empowerment Center
National Institute of Mental Health
Self-Injury & Outreach Support
American Association of Sexuality Educators, Counselors, & Therapists
National Queer & Trans Therapist of Color Network
