Local Supports & Resources

Resources in Central PA

Below is a listing of resources specific to the central PA area with a description of each and link:

Connections Health Solutions is a walk in crisis support provider in Downtown Harrisburg connections.com
One 80 Ministries is a religious non-profit that provides an array of support including food, clothing, personal hygiene items and transitional housing for women and children located in Mechanicsburg, PA one80ministries.org
PPI or Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute is located in Harrisburg and offers various groups and outpatient supports including a DBT program (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy) which includes individual and group support on a weekly basis for patients needing more than just individual therapy once a week Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute or Mental Health Support Group - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute
For a high quality inpatient treatment experience, I usually recommend Geisinger in Danville, PA for adults needing a longer stay https://www.geisingerbehavioral.com/programs/adult-inpatient/ Here are there google reviews, which I feel is important to see before making an inpatient decision: https://share.google/XfK6vtXkLCu5l7w43
Reiki can be a great companion to being in mental health treatment and helps to balance the energy within the human body while supporting your mental health journey. There are lots of different providers in the area. There is H2L in Mechanicsburg, Faces, Fingers & Feet Boutique in Camp Hill, PA and many others in Harrisburg, Hummelstown and Hershey.
If you need substance abuse support while working on other mental health issues with me, here is an outpatient program that can support you. Treatment and Prevention Services in Central Pennsylvania TrueNorth Wellness Services You can also look for providers on psychologytoday.com or ask your PCP. SMART recovery is also an excellent program for folks in recovery from addictions. SMART Recovery - Addiction Recovery Support
Affordable and flexible payment support for medical and dental needs can be accessed at Sadler Health and Dental Dentures and Implants. See below: Primary Care in Cumberland & Perry Counties | Sadler Health Center Dentist in Mechanicsburg, PA | Dental, Dentures & Implants
Local domestic abuse shelters: Harrisburg area: Violence Intervention and Prevention – The YWCA of Greater Harrisburg In York: YWCA York | Victim Services In Cumberland/Perry Counties: Domestic Violence Services of Cumberland & Perry Counties
For support for the LGBTQ+ population there are program for teens and adults/parents who want to support their loved ones. LGBT Center of Central PA | Home

Resources for all across PA

Below is a listing of resources that could be helpful to anyone in PA area with a description of each & link:

PA 211 is the United Way's resource connection. You can search by what region you live in within PA. PA 211 - Get Connected. Get Help.
If you are trans and need support for legal issues relating to your identity, Eastern PA Trans Identity Project is a great program to check out. Home - Eastern PA Transgender Equity Project
PA Navigate is similar to PA 211 as it acts like a central location to local all kinds of resources across PA. PA Navigate Help or PA Navigate | Department of Human Services | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
If you need to apply for either marketplace insurance or Medicaid or Medical Assistance, you can access those programs through Pennie or Compass PA. Home | Pennie - PA’s Official Health Insurance Marketplace COMPASS Homepage
If you already have Medicaid or Medical Assistance or someone in your family does, did you know there is an amazing free program to get into lots of places across the state and even in NJ or Delaware. Check the link to learn more: ACCESS Participating Organizations | Art-Reach
For domestic abuse support across the state of PA you can access the following website and search for the closest program to you. Find Your Local Domestic Violence Program - PCADV