Crisis and Support Services for Students
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 988
The Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis or their friends and loved ones. Call 988. Callers are routed to the closest possible crisis center in their area. Suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Crisis Text Line: text TALK to 741-741
Text TALK to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor for free 24/7.
Safe2Say:
Anonymous tip line to report safety concerns. Safe2Say app or Safe2Say.PA.org
Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, PA Crisis Text Line: text PA to 741-741
Text PA to 741-741 to text with a trained crisis counselor for free 24/7.
Persevere PA COVID-19 Crisis Tele-Counseling Program: 1-855-284-2494
Trained professionals available 24/7 to help anyone struggling mentally or emotionally during these unprecedented times – free and confidential. Support and Referral Helpline at 1-855-284-2494, TTY at 724-631-5600.
Fayette County 24-hour Crisis Line: 724-437-1003 or 911 for immediate assistance
In Fayette County counselors are available by phone or in person 24/7 at 724-437-1003. For immediate assistance, call 911.
Crime Victims Center of Fayette County: 724-437-3737
For victims of crime and abuse, this is a 24-hour crisis hotline 724-437-3737
Trevor Project
Trevor Lifelife: 1-866-488-7386
The only nationwide, 24/7 crisis, and suicide prevention lifeline offering free and confidential counseling for LGBTQ youth, available at 1-866-488-7386.
TrevorChat: thetrevorproject.org/help
A free, confidential and secure instant messaging service that provides live help for LGBTQ youth by trained volunteers 24/7. TheTrevorProject.org/help
TrevorText: Text TREVOR to 678-678
Text “TREVOR” to 678-678. Standard text messaging rates apply. Available 24/7.
TrevorSpace: thetrevorproject.org
An online international peer-peer community for LGBTQ young people and their friends. TheTrevorProject.org
Chestnut Ridge Family Support Resource Line: 724-790-4474
A resource line that is free to all families looking for mental health answers and resources. 724-790-4474
Penn Highlands HealthCare Mental Health Services: 724-626-2282
They offer a broad spectrum of health care services, and two, 24-hour behavioral health programs. Highlands Hospital is the only behavioral facility in Fayette County to provide inpatient care to adolescents as well as adults, and we are particularly dedicated to offering personalized health care that address the whole person. 724-626-2282 – Located at 401 East Murphy Avenue, Connellsville, PA 15425; phhealthcare.org
National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
SAMHSA’s National Helpline is a free, confidential, 24/7, 365-day-a-year treatment referral and information service (in English and Spanish) for individuals and families facing mental and/or substance use disorders. 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
A National 24/7 Hotline that provides immediate crisis counseling for those experiencing emotional distress related to any natural or human-caused disaster. Texting available by sending a text “TalkWithUs” to 66746 to connect with a trained crisis counselor. 1-800-985-5990
Pennsylvania State Police: 911
For welfare checks or general emergencies and immediate assistance. 911