What You Need to Know
About Mental Health
Did you know that 1 in 5 youth and young adults lives with a mental health condition? You matter in good and tough times. We all matter - and we all need support during those tough times. We hope that the resources below can help you or someone you know if you need them. It’s ok to not be ok - reach out for help.
Helpful Links:
Support Groups:
Support helps. It’s as simple as that. We all need support from one time to another and support groups can help immensely. Check out the information below to learn more about local support group options.
Caron Treatment Centers Support Groups:
Be a Part of the Conversation - Support for those seeking recovery/sobriety for themselves, or desire support in their ongoing recovery.
Be a Part of the Conversation (Family) - Support for those who care about someone who is either in active addiction, early recovery, or long-time recovery.
American Foundation for Suicide Prevention lists U.S. and international suicide bereavement support groups as a public service to loss survivors.
Local & National Resources:
SAMHSA’s 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.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 We can all help prevent suicide. The Lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones, and best practices for professionals.
Crisis Text Line 741741 Need support? Text HOME to 741741 for free, 24/7 crisis counseling. We’re here for you.
Valley Creek Crisis Center 610-280-3270 Valley Creek Crisis Center is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If you or someone you care about is experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis in Chester County, please contact us.
Chester County Warm Line 1-866-846-2722 If you are feeling lonely, depressed or anxious and just want to talk, call Chester County’s warm line. This line is manned by trained individuals in recovery.
Chester County Suicide Prevention Task Force
A Path to Hope - Local Mental Health Resources