Are You In Crisis?

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
  4. Allegheny County Crisis Intervention
  5. Philadelphia Crisis Line
    • Phone (24-Hour Crisis Line): 215-685-6440
    • Offers crisis intervention services for the Philadelphia area.

Additional Tips:

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