Mental Health / Drug & Alcohol and Emergency Information
Teen Group (Ages 14-17): A Journey to You - offers a safe place for teens to connect and discuss issues in a non-judgemental environment, Tuesdays 4-5 pm.
Community Help Center Trained counselors are always available by telephone and are available M - F, 9 am to 6 pm on a walk-in basis; no appointments. Call 814-237-5855 or walk in at 410 South Fraser Street in State College.
Centre County Mental Health Services Booklet: A Guide to Mental Health Services and Supports
Good Mental Health Website: Click here
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ANXIETY & DEPRESSION:
If you are worried about anxiety/depression and your child, please call the Counseling Office today at 231-1130 and schedule an appointment with your student's assigned counselor.
Two additional articles on teens and anxiety:
SUICIDE:
If you or someone you know is feeling suicidal, call CENTRE COUNTY CAN HELP at anytime and they will help anytime, anywhere. 1-800-643-5432
Suicide is preventable!
ADDICTION TO TECHNOLOGY:
The Technology/Social Media Rules Kids and Teens Wish Their Parents Would Follow
SEXUAL ASSAULT & VIOLENCE:
Here is a really excellent resource that helps to support and educate young people about healthy relationships. loveisrespect
DRUG & ALCOHOL:
The PA Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs has established a hotline for individuals and/or their loved ones who are seeking drug and alcohol treatment services. The phone number is 1-800-662-4357. This service is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
A new support group for the parents of teens with addiction problems has been started in the State College area by Centre Helps. PACCT (Parents of Addicted Children Come Together) will provide education and support to parents struggling with the substance abuse of a child. Call 814-234-8222 to learn when the next program starts and to get in touch with the group facilitators. A modest fee is based on income and is due one week before the group starts. New groups will start on a monthly basis.
BIPOC Resources:
- Support for BIPOC Parents - An extensive resource list curated for BIPOC parents. This guide was put together by the experts at Louisville Addiction Center
- Live Another Day - Live Another Day believes in equal access to life-saving mental health and substance use resources. This website provides extensive information on the best resources available for BIPOC students.
- Resources for Latinx Students - Extensive resources for Latinx students and their allies, but together by Tulip Hill Recovery
- Resources for AAPI Students - 28 mental health and substance use resources for Asian American students, carefully curated by experts at Lexington Addiction Center
