Local Mental Health Resources

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988), NAMI HelpLine (800-950-6264), or text "NAMI" to 62640

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Philadelphia

  • NAMI Philadelphia ✺

    Phone: 267-687-4381

    NAMI Philly Offers free peer support groups, family education programs, and awareness presentations. They encourage contacting via website for specific program locations; their office is at 520 N. Delaware Ave.

  • Support Groups ✺

    Mental Health Partnerships (MHP) operates peer-run Recovery Learning Centers across Philadelphia/SE PA. Recovery Learning Centers provide peer-led groups on stress management and skill-building.

    Free; call: 215-751-1800

    Healthy Minds Philly hosts free groups for teens, adults, seniors, and recovery; virtual and in-person options.

  • Talks/Lectures ✺

    The Institute @ MHP runs workshops on recovery-oriented practices; peer specialist certification available at 833 Chestnut St # 1100, Philadelphia, PA 19107

    Phone: 800-688-4226

  • Meditation Courses ✺

    Penn Program for Mindfulness offers stress-relief classes with mindfulness habits; in-person and online. Address: 3701 Market St., Philadelphia, PA.

    Phone: 215-615-2774.

    Shambhala Meditation Center provides free guided sessions. Address: 2030 Sansom St., Philadelphia, PA 19103.

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    Therapeutic Yoga at Temple University Counseling for anxiety/depression; free for students, open workshops. Address: 1700 N. Broad St., Philadelphia, PA.

    Virtual therapy resources list free/low-cost options like sliding-scale counseling here.

    Talk therapy: Wellness at Penn offers group therapy focused on skills like interpersonal effectiveness. All in-person classes occur at TCS in the yoga studio.

    Phone: 215-204-7276

Pittsburgh

  • NAMI Keystone PA ✺

    Affiliates offer peer/family support groups and education. Find local via namikeystonepa.org/affiliates.

    Main contact: 105 Braunlich Dr., Suite 200, Pittsburgh, PA 15237

    Phone: 412-366-3788.

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    Counseling & Wellness Center of Pittsburgh hosts groups on anxiety/recovery; most insurances accepted. Address: 830 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

    Contact: info@counselingwellnesspgh.com

    Complete guide to support groups includes depression/anxiety sessions; here.

  • Talks/Lectures ✺

    Center for Counseling Arts runs workshops on life skills; family/group focus. Address: 907 West Street, Second Floor, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15221

    Phone: 412-241-8552

    Carnegie Mellon Wellness Lab offers classes where participants learn mindfulness-based stress reduction techniques and practice daily mindfulness. Address: Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

  • Meditation Courses ✺

    Awaken Pittsburgh provides secular mindfulness training for work/life; free public sessions. Address: 5738 Forbes Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15217

    Pittsburgh Shambhala Meditation Center offers weekly group meditation. Address: 733 N. Highland Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15206.

    Phone: 412-345-1759

    TM (Transcendental Meditation) Centre hosts Meditate Pittsburgh initiative with group sessions.

    Phone: 412-521-6000

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    Somatic Therapy workshops with yoga/breathwork for trauma; group classes. Address: 830 Western Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15233

    Contact: info@counselingwellnesspgh.com

    Cancer Bridges offers a variety of free programs and services for cancer patients and caregivers in Pittsburgh, incorporating mindfulness and stress management. Address: 2816 Smallman St. Pittsburgh, PA 15222.

    Phone: 412-338-1919

Allentown

  • NAMI Lehigh Valley ✺

    NAMI Lehigh Valley offers free support groups, education, and resources for Lehigh/Northampton counties.

    Phone: 610-882-2102.

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    St. Luke's Psychotherapy Groups on mindfulness for anxiety/depression.

    Phone: 484-822-5700

    Haven House groups on stress/self-esteem; weekly. Address: 1411 Union Blvd., Allentown, PA

    Phone: 610-433-6181

  • Talks/Lectures ✺

    Eventbrite lists mental health events like workshops.

  • Meditation Courses ✺

    Sahaja Yoga Meditation in the Lehigh Valley offers classes. Free 21-Day Meditation Course via Eventbrite; virtual/group practice.

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    LVHN Pregnancy/Postpartum Support Groups; free, clinician-led. Address: 1243 S. Cedar Crest Blvd., Allentown, PA.

    Contact: 888-402-LVHN (5846)

    Mental Health America is the nation’s leading national non-profit dedicated to the promotion of mental health, well-being, and prevention.

    Phone: 703-684-7722

Erie

  • NAMI Erie County ✺

    NAMI Erie County offers peer-led support groups and education.

    Phone: 610-882-2102.

  • Support Groups ✺

    Mental Health Association offers recovery support/advocacy. Address: 1101 Peach St., Erie, PA.

    Phone: 814-452-4462

    Family & Friends Group at Erie VAMC; bi-weekly.

  • Talks/Lectures ✺

    UPMC provides crisis/mental health training.

    Phone: 814-456-2014

  • Meditation Courses ✺

    Barefoot Buddha Yoga Studio includes meditation. Address: 2005 West 8th St, Ste 100A, Erie, PA 16505

    Phone: 814-440-2137

  • Creative/Useful Additions ✺

    Community support services via findhelp.org; 145 programs listed.

    Talk therapy clinics: Millcreek Counseling Associates offers online therapy; PA-wide.

Reading

  • NAMI Berks County ✺

    NAMI Berks County offers Family support groups; free/confidential. Address: 640 Walnut Street-Bsmt Reading, PA 19601

    Phone: 610-685-3000

    E-mail: info@namiberks.org

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    Greater Reading Mental Health Alliance groups on mood disorders, grief support, suicide survivors, anxiety and stress support; monthly. Address: 1234 Penn Ave., Wyomissing, PA 19610.

    Phone: 610-775-3000

    Email: info@grmha.org

  • Talks/Lectures ✺

    MindMatters interactive lectures on lifelong learning/mental health.

    Phone: 717-910-2804

  • Meditation Courses ✺

    Kula Kamala Foundation & Yoga Ashram offers classes. Address: 17 Basket Rd., Reading, PA 19606

    Phone: (484) 509-5073

  • Creative/Useful Additions ✺

    Albright College Counseling provides free groups for students/community ties.

    Talk therapy clinics: St. Luke's groups focus on eating disorders/mindfulness; therapy-oriented.

    Phone: 484-822-5700

Scranton

  • NAMI NE PA ✺

    NAMI NE PA provides training like Peer-to-Peer education; support groups. Address: 846 Jefferson Avenue, Scranton, PA 18510

    Phone: 570-342-1047

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    Advocacy Alliance Depression/Bipolar Group; weekly. Address: 825 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA.

    Toll Free: 1-877-315-6855

    E-mail: info@theadvocacyalliance.org

  • Talks/Lectures ✺

    Community mental health services include educational programs.

    Toll Free: 1-877-315-6855

    E-mail: info@theadvocacyalliance.org

  • Meditation Courses ✺

    Kadampa Buddhist classes on mindfulness.

    Cost: $10/Class or Free for Members

    Phone: (845) 856-9000

    Namaste 919 is a yoga and wellness center offering meditation and holistic therapies. Address: 919 S. Main St., Old Forge, PA.

    Phone: 570-451-1001

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    Thaxton Holistic Wellness provides counseling; holistic focus. Address:228 S Main Avenue and 801 Prospect Avenue Scranton, PA 18505

    Phone: 570-904-7363

Bethlehem

  • NAMI NE PA ✺

    NAMI Lehigh Valley provides training like Peer-to-Peer education; support groups. NAMI support groups are peer-led and offer participants an opportunity to share their experiences and gain support from other attendees. Address: 802 West Broad St Bethlehem, PA 18018

    Phone: 610-882-2102

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    St. Luke's groups for behavioral health. Address: 825 Jefferson Ave., Scranton, PA.

    Phone: 484-822-5700

    E-mail: info@theadvocacyalliance.org

    Oasis Community Center offers mindfulness for trauma. They host trauma-informed mindfulness groups for women, among other peer activities

    Phone: 484-747-6825

  • Talks/Lectures ✺

    Greater Philadelphia EAPA events on holistic wellness.

    Contact here.

  • Meditation Courses ✺

    Middle Way Meditation Center free weekly gatherings. Email for virtual. Address: Moravian Theological Seminary 60 West Locust St. Bethlehem, PA 18018.

    Contact: eascounseling@gmail.com

    Yoga Loft is yoga studio offering a variety of classes covering levels and styles, as well as some kids' options. Address: 521 E. Fourth St., 3rd Fl.
    Bethlehem, PA 18015

    Phone: 610-867-9642

  • Creative/Useful Additions ✺

    LVHN publishes a community mental health resource guide which includes short-term support options in Bethlehem/Lehigh Valley.

Lancaster

  • NAMI Lancaster County ✺

    NAMI Lancaster County offers peer-led support groups and education locally.

    Phone: 717-945-9976

  • Support Groups ✺

    MHA Lancaster groups for depression/suicide loss; free. Support groups are held virtually or in person. Address: 245 Butler Ave., Suite 204, Lancaster, PA 17601

    Phone: 717-397-7261

    Just 2 Talk for teens is a free group for high schoolers to just talk about stuff. No training agenda. Designed to share life experiences and what you are thinking about or struggling with.

    Register here.

  • Talks/Lectures ✺

    Eventbrite mental health events.

  • Meditation Courses ✺

    West End Yoga Studio is a studio in Lancaster city that offers meditation and mindfulness classes. Address: 221 W. Walnut St., Lancaster PA, 17603

    Phone: 717-406-9681

  • Creative/Useful Additions ✺

    Touchstone Foundation provides a non-exhaustive list of local, state and national resources that cater to mental health. Address: 128 East Grant Street Suite 104 Lancaster, PA 17602-2854

    Phone: 717-397-8722

    Talk therapy clinics: COBYS is a well-known nonprofit in Lancaster focusing on family and counseling services (particularly for children, teens, and families). They offer counseling and foster care support. Address: 444 Murry Hill Circle
    Lancaster, PA 17601

    Phone: 717-661-3548

Harrisburg

  • NAMI Central PA ✺

    NAMI Central PA serves Harrisburg. They provide support groups and education programs. Address: 2501 N Third St
    3rd Floor Landis Building, Harrisburg, PA 17110

    Phone: 717-233-1164

  • Support Groups ✺

    Penn State Health offers support groups for patients, families, and caregivers, providing a safe space to share experiences, gain insights and receive encouragement. Whether facing a chronic illness or caregiving challenges, these groups help you connect, heal and thrive.

    Phone: 800-243-1455

    Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI), Ready Mental Health Group; weekly. Address: Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, 2501 North Third Street, Harrisburg, PA

    Phone: 717-782-2749

  • Talks/Lectures ✺

    MindMatters lectures on mental health.

    Phone: 717-910-2804

  • Meditation Courses ✺

    Transcendental Meditation (TM) Center group sessions/tune-ups. The Maharishi Foundation was founded in 1959 by Maharishi Mahesh Yogi. Established to promote the practice of the Transcendental Meditation technique and maintain the authenticity of the teaching, it has since grown to become a global organization with branches in over 100 countries.

    Phone: 223-369-6277

    Mindful Living weekly free gatherings. If you're interested in learning more about the evidence based benefits of meditation, or if you would like to learn how to integrate regular practice into daily life, or if you just want to meet with a group of "like-hearted" people to support your individual practice.

  • Creative/Useful Additions ✺

    Touchstone Foundation provides a non-exhaustive list of local, state and national resources that cater to mental health. Address: 128 East Grant Street Suite 104 Lancaster, PA 17602-2854

    Phone: 717-397-8722

    Talk therapy clinics: COBYS is a well-known nonprofit in Lancaster focusing on family and counseling services (particularly for children, teens, and families). They offer counseling and foster care support. Address: 444 Murry Hill Circle
    Lancaster, PA 17601

    Phone: 717-661-3548

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988), NAMI HelpLine (800-950-6264), or text "NAMI" to 62640

National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline (988), NAMI HelpLine (800-950-6264), or text "NAMI" to 62640