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If you or someone you know is having a crisis and need immediate attention dial 911 or go to your nearest emergency room. You can also call 1-800-SUICIDE (784-2433).

ALLEGHENY COUNTY RESIDENTS:

All Allegheny County residents are eligible to recieve services through the re:solve Crisis Network, 365 days a year by calling 1-888-7-YOUCAN (1-888-796-8226).

re:solve provides help for everyone whether or not a person is recieving mental health services or has health insurance. Services provided by re:solve include:

• Round the clock service - even on holidays

• Crisis counseling and support over the phone by a trained counselor

• Information about how to get needed services

• A discussion about whether the Mobile Crisis Intervention Team should be sent.

Crisis Hotlines

Allegheny County DHS
Information/Referral/Emergency Services
412-350-4457 24-Hour service
for help with MH/MR/D&A emergencies.
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/mhcrisis.aspx

Family Resources Warmline
412-641-4546
1-877-WARMLYN
Confidential supporting telephone counseling for any non-medical parenting concern

Area Agency on Aging Protective Services
412-350-6905 or 1-800-344-4319
24-Hour Hotline to Report Abuse,
Exploitation and Neglect of Older Adults.
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/ olderadultprotection.aspx

HelpLine and United Way
412-255-1155
Information & Referral Services
Providing Problem Solving and
Referrals to over 5500
Health and Human Services.
www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org

Center for Victims of Violence and Crime
412-392-8582
24-Hour Support and Crisis Intervention,
Advocacy and Counseling for Individuals,
Communities, Schools and the Workplace.
www.cvvc.org

Pittsburgh Action Against Rape

412-765-2731
1-866-363-7273
24-Hour Crisis Intervention, Counseling
and Advocacy for Victims of Sexual Assault.
www.paar.net

Child Abuse
ChildLine- 1-800-932-0313
Allegheny County DHS Office of Children,
Youth and Families - 412-473-2000
24-Hour Hotlines to Reporting of
Child Abuse and Neglect
www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/cyf.aspx

WARMLINE
Allegheny County Peer Support Warmline
1-866-661-9276 (WARM)
Supportive listening, problem solving, resource sharing and peer support for mental health consumers or anyone else 18 and older

CONTACT Pittsburgh, Inc.
24 Hr. Crisis & Suicide Hotline - 412-820-HELP
Anti-Hate Hotline - 412-820-0111
Student and Young Adult Line – 412-820-HELP
www.contactpgh.org

Woman’s Center and Shelter of
Greater Pittsburgh - 412-687-8005
24-Hour Crisis Intervention & Counseling
for Victims of Domestic Violence.
www.wcspittsburgh.org/

Support Groups

Pittsburgh Bipolar and Depression Peer Group realLIVES

A great place to meet local people suffering A unique online community that provides

from bipolar or depression that meet as peers an anonymous, inclusive forum to share your

providing care and support. story and connect with others facing similar struggles.

http://www.meetup.com/bipolar-264/ http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/reallives/

Mental Health America Support Community

A new online community that connects families,

friends and caregivers for support and inspiration.

http://www.mentalhealthamerica.net/community