📱 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline — Call or Text 988

Free, confidential 24/7 crisis support for thoughts of suicide, emotional distress, substance use concerns, or urgent mental health needs.

📞 Valley Creek Crisis Center — 610-280-3270

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for crisis assessment, stabilization services, psychiatric support, and referrals to ongoing care.

🚨 911 — For emergencies requiring immediate police, fire, or medical response.

If calling 911 for a mental health emergency, inform the dispatcher that the individual is experiencing a mental health crisis and request a Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) officer if available.

💬 Peer Support & Supplemental Support Lines

📞 NAMI National HelpLine — 1-800-950-6264

Information, referrals, and support for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.

📱 Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741

Free, confidential 24/7 text-based crisis support from trained crisis counselors.

🧠 Local Behavioral Health & Community Resources

📞 Chester County Department of Mental Health/Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities

Provides access to county behavioral health services, supports, and community-based resources.

📞 Chester County Drug & Alcohol Services

Assessment, treatment referrals, prevention programming, and recovery support services.

🏥 Domestic Violence Center of Chester County — 610-431-1430

Provides a 24-hour hotline, emergency shelter, counseling, advocacy, and support services for survivors of domestic violence.

🌈 LGBT Equality Alliance of Chester County

Community support, education, advocacy, and resources for LGBTQ+ individuals and families.

👤 Veterans Crisis Line

Call or Text 988 and Press 1

24/7 confidential crisis support specifically for Veterans, service members, and their families.