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.
⚠️ If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, call or text 988 for immediate support from a trained crisis counselor.
If there is an immediate risk of harm, a medical emergency, or a situation requiring urgent police, fire, or EMS response, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.
The resources below are intended to help connect individuals and families with support services available in their area.