Montgomery County Resources

📱 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.

☎️ Montgomery County Emergency Service (MCES) Crisis Services — Call or Text 988

MCES serves as one of Pennsylvania's 988 crisis call centers and provides crisis counseling, suicide prevention support, mental health referrals, and connection to local resources.

📱 Montgomery County Mobile Crisis — 1-855-634-4673 (1-855-634-HOPE)

Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate crisis support, de-escalation, emotional support, and connection to behavioral health services. Mobile crisis teams can assist individuals throughout Montgomery County.

🚨 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 Montgomery County PA — Crisis Information

For immediate mental health support:

• Call or Text 988
• Montgomery County Mobile Crisis: 1-855-634-4673

📞 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

📞 Montgomery County Mobile Crisis — 1-855-634-4673

Provides crisis intervention, emotional support, safety planning, and referrals for ongoing behavioral health services.

📞 Montgomery County Emergency Service (MCES)

A 24-hour psychiatric emergency service providing crisis assessment, stabilization, referrals, and behavioral health support for Montgomery County residents.

🏥 Victim Services Center of Montgomery County (24-Hour Hotline) — 1-888-521-0983

Support, crisis intervention, and advocacy services for victims of crime, abuse, and trauma.

👤 Veterans Crisis Line

Call or Text 988 and Press 1

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