Tri-County After School
Creative Health Services
Where: 11 Robinson St, Pottstown, PA 19464
When: M-F 8:30AM - 5:00PM
Who: ALL ages
"Creative Health is designed to develop new life patterns to manage change and conquer the difficulties in life one might face. This website provides information for children and adolescents up to 21 dealing with childhood trauma, loss of a friend or family member, depression, anxiety, etc"
Crisis Text Line
Where: Via Text
When: 24/7
Who: ALL ages
Contact: Text "HOME" to 741741
"Crisis Text Line is designed for teens and adolescents in need of counseling immediately. All you need to do is text “HOME” to 741741 in the US and the texter will be connected to a trained crisis professional. The text line is free and available 24/7. The texter in need can receive advice and help for almost any issue, ranging from bullying to suicidal thoughts or actions. "
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Where: Hotline via Phone
Who: Any Age
Contact: 1-800-273-8255
"Suicide Prevention Lifeline is designed for people of all ages to recieve help when needed. The call line is available 24/7 and if required, can send an ambulance or a mobile crisis team to the individual in need. "
Mobile Crisis Unit of Montgomery County
Where: Hotline via Phone
Who: Any Age
Contact: 1-855-634-HOPE
"The crisis unit is available to anyone in Montgomery county and is available 24/7. When a person in need calls the crisis unit, a team of trained individuals will come out to the person in need and access them. Depending on what they need, they can be admitted for immediate treatment or set up a program in which they can be a part of."
Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Where: 444 Devereux Drive, Villanova, PA 19085
Who: Any Age
Contact: 1-800-345-1292
"Devereux provides services to children and adolescents up to 18 who are dealing with emotional and behavioral challenges. Some of their services include outpatient facilities, residential treatment, and even foster care. Their residential treatment is available 24/7 and their foster program specializes in children who’ve suffered trauma or abuse."
Central Behavioral Health
Where: 1100 Powell St, Norristown, PA 19401
Who: Any Age
Contact: 610-277-4600
"Central behavioral health has specific programs designed for children and adolescents. It is located in Norristown and also has a location in Abington. Central behavioral health provides a service called extended assessment which provides in-home services to children and adolescents. These services are provided in the child’s home, school, and even community if it is needed. Central health also has an outpatient program that is offered to anyone in the Montgomery county. This program is based on a voluntary approach, letting the patient seek help when they most need it"
Montgomery County Emergency Services
Where: 50 Beech Dr, Norristown, PA 19403
Who: Any Age
Contact: 610-279-6100
"Montgomery County Emergency Services (MCES) is located in Norristown and has services for crisis intervention. They have a talk hotline at 610-279-6100 that is available 24/7. Crisis workers and psychiatrists will evaluate a patient and from there can refer to programs that would be beneficial to them. Programs like inpatient programs, outpatient programs, and residential programs. "