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Suicide prevention

Find the resources you need to support your mental health and well-being. 

We care about you. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, hopeless or just need someone to listen, you’re not alone — and help is here. This space is designed to provide support, resources and hope for anyone struggling or concerned about a loved one. Every step you take toward reaching out is a sign of strength. We’re here to walk with you.

Suicide warning signs

Risk is greater if a behavior is new or has increased and if it seems related to a painful event, loss or change. Signs to look for include:

  • Talking about or making plans for suicide
  • Acting anxious or agitated, behaving recklessly
  • Talking about being a burden to others
  • Talking about feeling trapped or in unbearable pain
  • Increased use of alcohol or drugs
  • Talking about feeling hopeless or having no reason to live
  • Talking about loss of sense of belonging
  • Sleeping too little or too much
  • Withdrawing or feeling isolated
  • Rage or talking about seeking revenge
  • Extreme mood swings

Suicide prevention resources

National and local resources are available, many of them 24 hours a day. If you or a loved one are struggling, help is available.

National resources

  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org — available 24/7 for anyone in emotional distress or suicidal crisis
  • Veterans Crisis Line: Call 988, then press 1
  • The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth): Call 866-488-7386 or text START to 678678
  • Crisis Text Line: Text HELLO to 741741
  • National Hopeline Network: 800-784-2433 (800-SUICIDE)
  • Postpartum support: 800-773-6667 (800-PPD-MOMS)
  • TimelyCare: timelycare.com/gchs – No-cost, drop-in counseling services or scheduled counseling services, available to all Geisinger College students
Pennsylvania resources

  • 988 Lifeline (statewide access): Call or text 988 — connects to one of 12 regional crisis centers in PA
  • Mental Health Support & Referral Line: 855-284-2494 — available 24/7 statewide
  • PA Care Partnership Crisis Lines: Includes hotlines for youth, veterans and families
 
Northeastern Pennsylvania resources

  • Wayne County 24/7 Crisis Services: Call 833-557-3224 or text 63288
    Contact: Michelle Valinski, Behavioral Health program director – 570-253-4262
  • Scranton Counseling Center (Lackawanna & Susquehanna Counties): 570-348-6100
  • The Advocacy Alliance Peer Support Warmline: 866-654-8114
  • NAMI Northeast PA: 800-950-NAMI (6264)
  • 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: Call or text 988 – available 24/7, free and confidential
  • Scranton Counseling Center (Lackawanna & Susquehanna counties): 570-348-6100
  • Crisis Text Line: Text 741741 to connect with a trained crisis counselor
  • Mental Health Support & Referral Line (PA-wide): 855-284-2494 (24/7)
  • NAMI Northeast Region PA: 570-342-1047 or naminepa.org – Peer support, education and advocacy for anyone affected by mental illness
  • The Advocacy Alliance Peer Supported Warmline: 866-654-8114 – non-crisis line offering emotional support
Montour County resources

  • CMSU Behavioral Health & Developmental Services: 570-275-4962 or cmsu.org – Mental health, intellectual disability and drug & alcohol services; crisis intervention; peer-run residential programs; co-responder partnerships with police; prevention and case management programs
  • Emergency & crisis hotlines services:
    • TAPLine (24/7 crisis line): 800-222-9016
    • Gaudenzia Treatment & Recovery Hotline: 833-976-4357
    • Northumberland REACH Crisis Intervention: 844-337-3224
  • Columbia/Montour Women's Center: 570-784-6631 – Individual and group counseling; support groups for survivors of domestic and sexual violence; 24/7 shelter and hotline services
  • Geisinger Behavioral Health Phone: 570-271-6396 – Care for mental health disorders, addiction recovery services 
  • Free & Low-Cost Mental Health Services: Outpatient therapy, intensive outpatient programs (IOP)
 

Mifflin County resources

Mifflin County Mental Health Program

  • Base Service Unit: Intake and referral for uninsured/underinsured people needing county-funded services. Contact: Service Access and Management, Inc. – 717-242-0351 or 814-643-6100
  • Blended Case Management: Intensive case management with 24/7 crisis support
  • Certified Peer Specialist Services: Support and advocacy from trained peers
  • Crisis Intervention Services: 24/7 telephone and mobile support via Universal Community Behavioral Health – 800-929-9583
  • Inpatient psychiatric care: 
    • Geisinger Lewistown Hospital – 717-248-5411 
    • Meadows Psychiatric Center – 800-641-7529 
    • Clarion Psychiatric Center – 800-253-4906
  • Outpatient services:
    • Brighter Visions Counseling – 717-242-1428 
    • Enlighten Psychiatric Clinic – 717-437-9000 
    • Universal Community Behavioral Health – 717-248-2604
    Center for Community Resources – Call 800-929-9583 or text 63288 – Chat & mobile services, available 24/7; crisis assessment and intervention; in-person or remote support; referrals and follow-up care; free and confidential support for all ages

  • Mifflin-Juniata Human Services Resource Guide: Wrap-around services for children (ages 3–18); mental health case management; support groups (Al-Anon, New Ray of Hope); counseling providers; housing and emergency shelter; drug and alcohol treatment; pregnancy and women’s health services; transportation and financial assistance 
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Bradford County resources

Bradford/Sullivan Mental Health Services: 800-588-1828 or website; Crisis Line (after hours): 877-724-7142 – Referrals & case management; Children and Adolescent Service System Program; Community Hospital Integration Projects Program; partial hospitalization & inpatient treatment; peer support services

United Way 211 Service: Dial 211 or text your ZIP code to 898-211 – Crisis intervention and counseling; support groups; food, shelter, rent/utilities assistance; youth programs, elder care and disability support; available 24/7 with multilingual support

The Main Link – Peer-run drop-in centers for adults and teens; recreation, education and advocacy; furniture link for affordable furnishings; peer support and recovery-oriented activities
  • Towanda: 17 Pine St. – 570-265-0620
  • Sayre: 118 Desmond St. – 570-888-5083
  • Warm Line (6–10 p.m.): Call or text 570-637-5964 or visit themainlink.net
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