Mental Health Crisis Resource Guide

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, you are not alone, and help is available. Below is a list of resources you can turn to for immediate assistance in Kentucky and Pennsylvania.

National Resources (Available in Kentucky and Pennsylvania)

1. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
   • Phone: 988
   • Website: 988lifeline.org
   • Available 24/7 for anyone in crisis, offering free and confidential support.
     
2. Crisis Text Line
   • Text: HOME to 741741
   • Website: crisistextline.org
   • 24/7 support via text for those in crisis.
     
3. SAMHSA National Helpline
   • Phone: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
   • Website: samhsa.gov
   • A free, confidential, 24/7 treatment referral and information service for individuals facing mental health or substance use disorders.

Kentucky Resources

1. Kentucky Crisis Text Line
   • Text: KY to 741741
   • Provides free, 24/7 crisis support.
     
2. Kentucky Department for Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities (DBHDID)
   • Phone: 1-800-928-8000
   • Website: dbhdid.ky.gov
   • Connects to local resources and crisis intervention services.
     
3. Seven Counties Services (Louisville area)
   • Phone (24-Hour Crisis Line): 502-589-4313 or 1-800-221-0446
   • Website: sevencounties.org
   • Provides crisis intervention and mental health services for the Louisville region.
     
4. The Ridge Behavioral Health System (Lexington area)
   • Phone (24-Hour Crisis Line): 1-800-753-4673
   • Website: https://ridgebhs.com/
   • Provides crisis intervention and mental health services for the Lexington region.
     
5. KY Community Mental Health and Crisis Centers by County
   • Website: https://kypartnership.org/resource/community-mental-health-centers-cmhcs-and-adult-state-operated-or-state-contracted-psychiatric-hospitals/
   • A list of county-based crisis hotlines across Kentucky for immediate local support.

Pennsylvania Resources

1. PA Crisis Text Line
   • Text: PA to 741741
   • Offers 24/7 crisis support via text.
     
2. Pennsylvania’s 24/7 Support & Referral Helpline
   • Phone: 1-855-284-2494 (TTY: 724-631-5600)
   • Provides support and referrals for crisis services.
     
3. PA Crisis Hotlines by County
   • Website: pa211.org/get-help/mental-health/
   • A list of county-based crisis hotlines across Pennsylvania for immediate local support.
     
4. Allegheny County Crisis Intervention
   • Phone (24-Hour Crisis Line): 1-888-796-8226
   • Website: upmc.com/Services/behavioral-health/resolve-crisis-services
   • Provides mobile crisis services, phone support, and walk-in crisis services for Allegheny County.
     
5. Philadelphia Crisis Line
   • Phone (24-Hour Crisis Line): 215-685-6440
   • Offers crisis intervention services for the Philadelphia area.

Additional Tips:

• Stay Connected: Reach out to a trusted friend or family member.
• Grounding Techniques: Engage in deep breathing, mindfulness, or physical movement to reduce immediate stress.
• Emergency Services: If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.

Help is always available, and you don’t need to face a crisis alone.