Pennsylvania 988 Lifeline

Mental Health · Pennsylvania · Free

24/7 free confidential crisis support for Pennsylvania. Call or text 988. Built for older adults experiencing depression, anxiety, grief, loneliness, isolation, or thoughts of suicide. Crisis lines are free, 24/7, confidential, and answered by trained counselors — no obligation to give a name. Most therapists who accept Medicare are LCSWs and clinical psychologists; psychiatrists are scarcer and often have waitlists. Free, confidential, and available to any Pennsylvania resident who needs the information.

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