Mental Health Emergencies

If you or someone you know is in crisis and needs immediate support, help is available:

  • Call 988 – National Suicide Prevention Line is available 24/7 for free, confidential support.

  • Text “HELLO” to 741741 – The Crisis Text Line connects you with a trained crisis counselor.

  • Call 911 – If there is an immediate danger to yourself or others, call emergency services.

  • Find local crisis services – Each county in Pennsylvania has crisis resources. You can look up services through your county’s mental health department or visit PA.gov for more information.

If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis in the specified counties, the following resources are available:

Philadelphia County:

  • Philadelphia Crisis Line (PCL): Call 988 for free, 24/7 crisis and emotional distress interventions.

  • Crisis Response Centers (CRCs): These centers operate 24/7, offering emergency evaluations to determine appropriate care:

    • Einstein Crisis Response Center: 5501 Old York Rd., Philadelphia, PA 19141. Phone: 215-951-8300.

    • Friends Hospital: 4641 Roosevelt Blvd., Philadelphia, PA 19124. Phone: 215-831-4600.

Delaware County:

  • Delaware County Crisis Connections Team (DCCCT): Reachable at 1-855-889-7827, this team provides 24/7 crisis services and support.

  • Crozer-Chester Crisis Center: Located at One Medical Center Blvd., Upland, PA 19013. Phone: 610-447-7600.

Chester County:

  • Chester County's Human Needs Network: For immediate assistance, call or text 988. Alternatively, the local crisis call number is 610-280-3270, available 24/7.

  • Valley Creek Crisis Walk-in Center: For in-person support, visit 469 Creamery Way, Exton, PA 19341, between 7:00 AM and 11:00 PM.

Montgomery County:

  • Montgomery County Mobile Crisis: For immediate crisis intervention, call 1-855-634-4673.

  • Montgomery County Peer Support Talk Line: Adults can call 1-855-715-8255 between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM, seven days a week.

  • Montgomery County Teen Talk Line: Youth can call 1-866-825-5856 or text 215-703-8411 between 1:00 PM and 9:00 PM, seven days a week.

These resources are designed to provide immediate assistance and support during mental health crises.