Guide to VA Mental Health Services for Veterans & Families

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Mental Health Telephone and Mobile Intervention Services (re:Solve): 1-888-796-8226
All residents of Allegheny County are eligible and can reach the re:Solve Crisis Network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 1-888-7-YOUCAN (1-888-796-8226).

Allegheny County Office of Behavioral Health

Mental Health Services Brochure

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
“The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is a 24-hour, toll-free suicide prevention service available to anyone in suicidal crisis. If you need help, please dial 1-800-273-TALK (8255). You will be routed to the closest possible crisis center in your area. With more than 130 crisis centers across the country, our mission is to provide immediate assistance to anyone seeking mental health services. Call for yourself, or someone you care about. Your call is free and confidential. One-third of the 40 specially trained counselors are war veterans. The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline is available 24 hours a day by calling 800-273-TALK (8255); veterans should press "1" after being connected.”

The The Allegheny County Department of Human Services website provides information about services offered through the Area Agency on Aging (residents 60 years of age and older), the Office of Behavioral Health (Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol), the Office of Children, Youth and Families (child welfare), the Office of Community Services (Employment & Training, Hunger & Housing, Outreach & Prevention, Family & Community Services), and the Office of Mental Retardation and Developmental Disabilities.     DHS homepage: www.county.allegheny.pa.us/dhs/

For information about where to call for assistance with a behavioral health concern: The Where to Call Directory