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If You Are Thinking About Suicide: The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour,
toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help,
please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255), Languages: English, Spanish.
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Crisis Text Line is free, 24/7 support for those in crisis. Text “PA” to 741741 to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. Crisis Text Line trains volunteers to support people in crisis.
It's an alternative for people who have minimal verbal skills but can text/type for any age.
Mental health services in Pennsylvania are administered through county Mental Health and
Developmental Services (MH/DS) program offices. Insurance coverage should not be a barrier to seeking treatment.
Gov. Wolf expanded Medicaid to cover an additional 700,000 Pennsylvanians, with more people seeking treatment for mental health services. In addition, The Pennsylvania Department of Insurance is strongly enforcing state and federal laws requiring insurance to cover mental health treatment at parity – the same level – as medical coverage with the same deductibles, co-pays, number of inpatient or outpatient visits.
Suicide Prevention Resources in PA:
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The Pennsylvania Student Assistance Program (SAP) is a systematic team process used to mobilize school resources to remove barriers to learning. SAP is designed to assist in identifying issues including alcohol, tobacco, other drugs, and mental health issues which pose a barrier to a student’s success.
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Resources
PA Parent Family Alliance
Parenting a child who struggles with their mental health can be very isolating. Some children with Autism have a dual diagnosis that includes unique challenges and this website has resources that can help.
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Providers:
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Bethlehem Pediatric Services
The Safe & Sound Protocol (SSP) is an evidenced-based therapeutic tool designed to reset the nervous system and return it to a sense of safety.
Where: 701 West Union Ave, Unit 10, Bethlehem PA 18018
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Center for Integrated Behavioral Health
Dr. Rizwan Ahamad and Dr. Claire Oxtoby, PhD
Where: 1 W Broad St #810, Bethlehem, PA 18018
Call: 610-865-4300
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Lehigh Valley Adult and Pediatric Psychiatry Group
​Where: 2710 Schoenersville Rd, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Call: (610) 297-7500
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OMNI
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Behavior Modification, Marriage/Couples Counseling, Family Therapy, and Psychodynamic Therapy.
Locations: Colmar, Allentown, Bristol, Bethlehem, Chester, Hazelton, Kingston, Scranton, Tobyhanna, Upper Darby, Wilson Borough
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Dr. Jeanette C. Ramer, MD
Susan Mayes, PhD
Penn State Hershey Medical Center
Where: 22 Northeast Dr, Hershey, PA 17033
Call: 800-243-1455 or 717-531-8338
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Stephanie Compton, LPC
Where: 1320 Hausman Rd, Suite 100, Allentown, PA 18104
Call: (833) 966-4291
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Lindsay Hardenberg, LSW
Where: 146 West Broad St., Bethlehem, PA 18018
Call: 484-946-5763
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Phillip Kinney, PhD
Where: 2233 Walbert Ave 2nd Floor, Allentown, PA 18104
Call: (610) 435-8480
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Lehigh Psychological Services
Where: 5920 Hamilton Blvd Suite 103, Allentown, PA 18106
Call: (610) 395-5188
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Olive Wood Counseling
Where: 510 Delaware Avenue, Bethlehem, PA 18015
Call: (610) 417 0463
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Pointe North Psychology Group
Where: 54 S Commerce Way #100, Bethlehem, PA 18017
Call: (610) 866-2020
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​Dr. Amy Saborsky PsyD
Where: 1005 Brookside Road, Suite 105, Allentown, PA 18106
Call: (484) 605-1684 x1
​Valley Youth House
Where: 3400 High Point Blvd., Bethlehem, PA 18017
Call: (610) 820-0166
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Zimzum Consulting Collaboration
Only work with very small kids
Where: 191 Main St. Suite 105 Emmaus, PA 18049
Call: 610-973-5335
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The GeneSight® test analyzes your DNA and helps your doctor get a better understanding of what medication might work best based on your genetic makeup. Using the GeneSight® test report, your doctor can personalize your treatment plan, finding the right medication faster and avoiding medicines that may cause side effects.
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Telephonic Psychiatric Consultation Service Program (TiPS)
TiPS is a new HealthChoices program designed to increase the availability of peer-to-peer child psychiatry consultation teams to primary care providers (PCPs), medical specialists, and other prescribers of psychotropic medications for children. The program provides real time resources to the PCPs and other providers who desire immediate consultative advice for children with behavioral health concerns, covered by Medical Assistance, up to age 21. The TiPS teams are comprised of child psychiatrists, licensed therapists, care coordinators, and administrative support. TiPS core services include:
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Telephone and face-to-face consultation
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Care coordination
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Training and education