Philadephia 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. Available by call or text at any time.
☎️ Philadelphia Crisis Line — 215-686-4420
24-hour crisis counseling, suicide prevention, crisis intervention, and connection to emergency mental health services throughout Philadelphia County.
📱 Mobile Crisis Response Services — Call or Text 988
Philadelphia residents can access mobile crisis teams through 988. Mobile teams may be dispatched when appropriate to provide in-person crisis support and assessment.
🚨 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 when available.
💬 Peer Support & Supplemental Support Lines
📱 Crisis Text Line — Text HOME to 741741
Free, confidential 24/7 text-based crisis support from trained crisis counselors.
📞 NAMI National HelpLine — 1-800-950-6264
Information, referrals, and support for individuals and families affected by mental health conditions.
🧠 Philadelphia County Behavioral Health Resources
📞 Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Member Services — 1-888-545-2600
Information, referrals, behavioral health resources, and assistance accessing services in Philadelphia County. Available 24/7.
📞 Mental Health Delegate Hotline — 215-685-6440
24-hour assistance for individuals seeking help for themselves or someone experiencing a mental health crisis.
🏥 Philadelphia Adult Crisis Response Centers (24/7)
• Einstein Crisis Response Center — 215-951-8300
• Friends Hospital Crisis Response Center — 215-831-2600
• Pennsylvania Hospital Crisis Response Center — 215-829-5433
• Temple University/Episcopal Crisis Response Center — 215-707-2577
• HUP Cedar Crisis Response Center — 215-748-9000
Walk-in psychiatric crisis evaluations and emergency behavioral health services available 24 hours a day.
👧 Children's Crisis Services
📞 Philadelphia Children's Crisis Response Center — 215-878-2600
24-hour crisis evaluations, stabilization services, and behavioral health support for children and adolescents.
📞 CHOP Behavioral Health & Crisis Center — 445-428-5800
Crisis assessment and behavioral health support for children and adolescents.
⚠️ 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.