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24-Hour Mental Health Delegate Line: 215-685-6440

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24-Hour Mental Health Delegate Line: 215-685-6440

If you need help with a mental health crisis, call 215-685-6440 for immediate, secure, 24-hour support.

Call the Mental Health Delegate Line if you are seeking help for yourself, a family member, a friend, etc. (available 24-Hours a day, 7 days a week) to obtain the following service(s):

  • Information, consultation, guidance, technical advice and referral
  • A Mobile Crisis Team for on-site assessment and intervention
  • Referral to a nearby Crisis Response Center for evaluation, treatment and recovery services
  • Deployment of a Crisis Specialist to provide appropriate support and related service for a limited period of time to a person in their own home who is experiencing a significant crisis
  • Applications for Involuntary Emergency Examination and Treatment for Persons who have a mental disability, are a danger to themselves or others and refuse to accept treatment
  • A short term mental health crisis residence providing intervention for various psychiatric stress conditions
  • A Community Response Team for communities experiencing violence and other traumatic events to foster resilience by offering support, crisis counseling, psychological first aid, psycho-education and referral for other appropriate services.

Suicide Prevention Task Force

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Suicide Prevention Task Force

Suicide Prevention Task Force LogoThe Philadelphia Suicide Prevention Task Force (P-SPTF)’s mission is to work toward zero suicides in Philadelphia. This mission will be achieved through collaboration of all stakeholders and by engaging in a coordinated and integrated approach across the city.

Connect with the Philadelphia Suicide Prevention Task Force

To learn more, contact the Task Force at PhiladelphiaSPTF@phila.gov.

Crisis Support

Crisis Support

If you or a loved one is experiencing an urgent crisis, you can:

Support Groups

Support Groups

    • Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Groups: Monthly meetings to help loss survivors cope, connect, and work toward healing. Please note: meetings are happening virtually until further notice.
      • Second Wednesday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
        • Meeting ID: 910 9359 5362
        • Password: 1234
        • Dial In: 646-876-9923 and enter Meeting ID: 91093595362#
      • Third Thursday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
        • Meeting ID: 963 7635 2520
        • Password: 1234
        • Dial In: 646-876-9923 and enter Meeting ID: 96376352520#
      • Fourth Tuesday of each month at 7 p.m.: Zoom Link
        • Meeting ID: 930 8719 2763
        • Password: 1234
        • Dial In: 646 876 9923 and enter Meeting ID: 930 8719 2763#

Additional Resources

Additional Resources

  • Healthy Minds Philly Suicide Resource Page: Additional suicide prevention resources available on Healthy Minds Philly, including local and national resources.
  • Suicide By the Numbers: This PDF offers a stark reminder of how prevalent a problem suicide is here in Philadelphia.
  • STAR Center Postvention Guide: The Services for Teems At Risk (STAR-Center) is a program that combines clinical and outreach services designed to combat the problem of adolescent suicide.The Postvention Guide and services have been used by numerous school districts across the country in dealing with the tragedy of teen suicide.
  • Delaware County Intermediate Unit Postvention Practices Video: Created by the DCIU and the Pennsylvania Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative, this video offers ideas for schools on how to prevent youth suicide.
  • International Survivors of Suicide Loss Day: Survivor Day is the one day a year when people affected by suicide loss gather around the world at events in their local communities to find comfort and gain understanding as they share stories of healing and hope. In 2017, there were over 350 Survivor Day events in 18 countries.
  • zerosuicide.org: For mental health professionals, health care providers, or organizations looking for resources in suicide prevention.

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Calendar of Events

Calendar of Events

Click to view DBHIDS calendar for Suicide Prevention-related events.

Preventing Suicide: Breaking the Silence Digital Documentary

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ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY
Suicide is considered a whispered word. But those who have attempted it — and their friends and relatives — are sharing their stories to heal and help others in crisis. Watch our full-length special report.

This digital documentary is one of many video, written and interactive pieces that we have put together about this topic. Explore more of our digital exclusive reporting by clicking here.

BREAK YOUR SILENCE
Add your voice to the growing movement around suicide prevention. Pay tribute to those we’ve lost and recognize those with lived experience.

Read more: http://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/Preventing-Suicide-Breaking-the-Silence-Digital-Documentary-426588071.html#ixzz4jK3513bP

Out of the Darkness Walk

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When you walk in the Out of the Darkness Walks, you join the effort with hundreds of thousands of people to raise awareness and funds that allow the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) to invest in new research, create educational programs, advocate for public policy, and support survivors of suicide loss.

Thanks to Walkers and Donors like you, AFSP has been able to set a goal to reduce the annual suicide rate 20% by 2025.

Online registration closes at noon (local time) the Friday before the walk. However, anyone who would like to participate can register in person at the walk from the time check-in begins until the walk starts. Walk donations are accepted until December 31st.

Check-in/Registration Time: 6:30 a.m.
Walk Begins: 8:30 a.m.
Walk Ends: 11 a.m.

Behavioral Health Crisis Intervention Services

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24-Hour Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Service

Help is available 24 Hours a Day, 7 days a week

DBHIDS operates a 24-hour call center to assist people and their families with behavioral health crises.

Callers needing help or persons wanting to obtain help for others can call 215-686-4420 at any time of the day or night for the following problems:

  • Depression
  • Feelings or thoughts of wanting to harm themselves or others
  • Feelings of hopelessness, worthlessness or that no one cares about them
  • Difficulty dealing with various life stresses
  • Anger issues
  • Addictions and substance use problems
  • Relationship problems
  • Other emotional issues or stresses

Compassionate, trained professionals answer all calls 24-hours a day, 7 days a week. Callers will have the opportunity to discuss their problem and will receive appropriate counseling, guidance, assessment and referral for prompt treatment or other services if necessary.

Help is just a phone call away—–215-686-4420
Important Numbers:
24/Hr Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Service 215-686-4420
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
Red Nacional de Prevenci’on del Suicidio 1-888-628-9454

Additional Services: Various training and educational presentations are available to professional agencies and the public pertaining to accessing and utilizing the various behavioral health crisis intervention services that are available from the Acute Services Unit.

For more information call 215-685-6440

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