A joint project of the City of Philadelphia and Independence Blue Cross, #mindPHL shares information about free mental health resources and programs.
September
Students and Sleep
Did you know that good sleep can protect against infectious diseases? Studies show that 78% of high school students and 34% of children don’t get enough sleep on an average school night. On this second annual Student Sleep Health Week, as young people head back to school, make sure they’re practicing good sleep hygiene as well as getting regular physical activity during the day.
International Overdose Awareness Day
Talking about depression with those you care about is one of the most important steps in preventing suicide. This National Suicide Prevention Week (September 4-10), start that conversation with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention’s questions and tips.
Substance Use Recovery
Over 23 million Americans have struggled with substance use disorder. The journey to recovery isn’t easy, but life improves as people get more involved in their communities, become more financially secure, and participate in healthy behaviors like exercise. To celebrate National Recovery Month, join the annual PRO-ACT Recovery Walk Saturday morning, September 17 at Penn’s Landing and Recovery Day at the Phillies on Saturday, September 24.
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 and Crisis Lifeline
Call 988 or 215-685-6440
988 Suicide and Crisis 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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