Resources
Culturally and Racially Sensitive Mental Health Treatment Services Resources
Mental health treatment services are provided by People of Color, Black, or African American professionals.
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Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Mental/ Behavioral Health Services
A managed care organization helping people with substance use or mental health challenges.
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Mental Health Crisis Centers
If you, a family member, or someone you know is struggling with a mental health crisis, these mental health crisis centers are in Philadelphia.
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Philly Homes for Youth
Information, resources and support for youth who may be experiencing homelessness. Find and access local resources, like shelters, housing, food-banks, healthcare providers, and more.
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Healthy Minds Philly
Online tools and resources designed to support and improve the mental health and well-being of all Philadelphians.
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Safe2Say Something
A youth violence prevention program making it easy and confidential to report safety concerns to help prevent violence and tragedies.
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Crisis Text Line
Text HOME to 741741 from anywhere in the United States, anytime. A live, trained Crisis Counselor receives the text and responds.
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Suicide Prevention Lifeline
Free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, across the United States.
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Teen Dating Violence
Offers resources for youth, adults and communities interested in learning more about teen dating violence.
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PASH All The Feels Journal
Promoting Adolescent Student Health Program – A journal to write down your thoughts and feelings to understand them better.
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Inner Strength Vibe App
Rise to the top of the leaderboard as you practice self-care and mindfulness activities, learn about the science of the brain, and keep yourself in good spirits.
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Philly HopeLine
Free helpline staffed by Master’s degree-level clinicians from Uplift, and is open to all School District of Philadelphia students & families.
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PACTS
A network of child serving systems and organizations, that provides evidence-based practices for traumatized youth and their families.
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Uplift Center For Grieving Children
A safe and caring place where children, families and professionals can find or provide the support to heal and grow through grief.
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Healing Hurt People
A program to help survivors heal from their physical and emotional wounds in order to support their well-being, personal healing, and ultimately, break the cycle of violence.
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These are hard times so please make sure that you are taking care of yourself. Below are some resources available through the District.
Guidance Resources
We are pleased to offer all employees and their families access to support through the ComPsych Guidance Resources. There is no cost to employees or their families and all information is confidential. No personally identifiable information is sent to the District. This support is designed to assist employees and their families in resolving personal problems (e.g., marital, financial or emotional problems; family issues; substance/alcohol abuse).
On the web: https://www.guidanceresources.com
Web ID: SDP
By phone: 833-812-5180
TDD: 800.697.0353
Virtual Counseling is also available to all employees and dependents through Guidance Resources.
Crisis Text Helpline:
Crisis Text Line provides free, 24/7 crisis support by text.
Text HELLO to 741741 to be connected to a trained Crisis Counselor.
Drug or Alcohol Dependence in PA:
If you need assistance in finding a treatment provider or funding for addiction treatment, please
call 1-800-662-HELP (4357) or contact your local county drug and alcohol office.
Warmest regards,
Janelle
Janelle FitzPatrick
Assistant Director, Outreach and Education
The School District of Philadelphia | Office of Family and Community Engagement (FACE)
440 North Broad Street | Suite #114 | Philadelphia, PA 19130
T: (484) 393-2768 (remote)
T: (215) 400-5510 (office)
F: (215) 400-4181
Be Part of the Progress
—
Mrs. Darlene Bates-Harper
Family Engagement Liaison
Office of Family and Community Engagement
The School District of Philadelphia
440 N. Broad Street, Suite 114
Philadelphia, Pa 19130
Phone: 215-400-5883
Fax: 215-400-4181
Email: dbatesharper@philasd.org
Be Part of the Progress