A joint project of the City of Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross, #mindPHL shares information about free mental health resources and programs.
January is:
Volunteer service promotes mental health. Did you know that volunteering has been shown to reduce stress and increase positive feelings of wellbeing? Even during the pandemic, there are many ways to contribute your time and talent virtually. Visit the Mayor’s Office of Civic Engagement and Volunteer Service to get started!
What are your 2022 Goals for Mental Health? If thinking about 2022 feels overwhelming or you’re feeling sad or anxious after the holidays, check in with the Healthy Minds Philly screening tool. It can help you decide if you would benefit from professional support, and how to access it.
Resilience Looks Different Than You Think. You might imagine resilient people as being effortlessly strong and unbeatable. But if you find that your path back from grief, illness, or disappointment is slow, it doesn’t mean you’re not resilient. If you can find an empathetic listener on the Warmline who makes you feel understood, or on the Philadelphia Crisis Line 24/7 if you need immediate help.
Get Help Now
For a mental health emergency:
Contact the Crisis Hotline 24/7
215-685-6440
Any type of crisis:
Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741
Crisis Text Line
Suicide prevention:
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
1-800-273-8255
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Immediate opioid treatment support:
NET Access Point
844-533-8200 or 215-408-4987
Net Community Care
Information and Support
Free, 24/7 online behavioral health screening and tools for emotional wellbeing:
healthymindsphilly.org
Mental health and addiction services:
Community Behavioral Health Hotline
888-545-2600
Help for mothers with new babies:
Postpartum Support Helpline
1-800-944-4773
Intellectual disability services:
Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS)
215-685-5900
Speak with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) about a non-emergency situation:
Philadelphia Warm-line
267-687-4381 (Select Option 1)
National Alliance on Mental Illness
Community-based resources for those struggling due to COVID-19:
COVID-19 Support & Referral Helpline
855-284-2494
TTY available: 724-631-5600
Counseling and help with the mental or emotional effects of COVID-19:
Disaster Distress Hotline
1-800-985-5990
Text “TalkWithUs” to 66746
Speak with a Certified Peer Specialist about a non-emergency situation:
Philadelphia Warm-line
4-7 p.m. Monday through Friday
855-507-9276
Counseling services for School District of Philadelphia students, parents, and guardians:
Philly HopeLine
12-9 M-F and 12-4 weekends and holidays (or leave a message at any time for a call back)
(call or text) 1-833-PHL-HOPE (1-833-745-4673)
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