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Depression resources in Pennsylvania

Shariq Refai, MD, MBA, board-certified psychiatrist and the reviewer of this article.

Reviewed by Shariq Refai, MD, MBA·Updated March 15, 2026·About 5 minutes

State and regional lines here include Pennsylvania 211. Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services funds and oversees publicly funded mental health services in Pennsylvania. 3 academic medical centers run psychiatry departments: University of Pennsylvania Department of Psychiatry, University of Pittsburgh Department of Psychiatry, Penn State Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 local peer helplines in Pennsylvania, from NAMI Beaver County to NAMI Montgomery County PA. Hours and numbers change, so confirm with each organization before relying on them.

If this is a crisis

Call or text 988 anywhere in Pennsylvania, any time. Press 2 for Spanish. TTY users dial 711, then 988. Veterans press 1. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911.

Crisis and warm lines in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Phone: 717-705-3879
Website: www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Mental-Health-In-PA

NAMI peer helplines in Pennsylvania

From NAMI's helpline directory, updated August 24, 2026. Peer support and referrals, not crisis lines.

  • NAMI Beaver County. 724-888-6877. Every day, 8am to 10pm Eastern.
  • NAMI Bucks County. 1-866-399-NAMI. Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm Eastern. Warm line 1-866-399-6261, option 1, every day 3pm to 9:30pm.
  • NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania. 1-888-264-7972. Monday to Friday, 9am to 2pm Eastern.
  • NAMI Main Line PA. 267-251-6240. Monday to Thursday, 11am to 1pm Eastern.
  • NAMI Montgomery County PA. 215-361-7784. Monday to Friday, 9am to 3pm Eastern.

Programs and agencies in Pennsylvania

State behavioral health agencies

Source: AnxietyResource.org, Pennsylvania.

Pennsylvania HealthChoices Behavioral Health

Pennsylvania HealthChoices Behavioral Health covers behavioral health care for eligible Pennsylvania residents. Use its provider search to find in-network therapists and psychiatrists.

Academic psychiatry in Pennsylvania

Telepsychiatry in Pennsylvania

A clinician who treats you by video has to hold a Pennsylvania license, because licensing follows where you are during the visit. Practices to compare and prescribing rules are on the state resources overview.

Frequently asked questions

What crisis and warm lines does Pennsylvania have besides 988?
Pennsylvania 211. Warm lines are for talking things through when you're not in immediate danger. In a crisis, call or text 988 or call 911.
Is there a local NAMI helpline in Pennsylvania?
Yes. NAMI's helpline directory lists 5 in Pennsylvania, including NAMI Beaver County (724-888-6877), NAMI Bucks County (1-866-399-NAMI), NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania (1-888-264-7972). They offer peer support and local referrals, not crisis care. For a crisis, call or text 988.

Also useful in Pennsylvania

Last reviewed September 23, 2026. Cite as: Refai, S. (2026, September 23). Depression resources in Pennsylvania. DepressionResource.org. https://depressionresource.org/state-resources/pennsylvania/

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