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ALLEGHENY CRISIS EMERGENCY SERVICES (ACES)
1-888-424-2287
For EMERGENCY mental health or drug & alcohol help.
UNITED WAY’S HELPLINE
412.255.1155
Call 24 hrs./7 days a week for referrals for drug and alcohol, mental health, social services…
You can also search their website for services – www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org
ALLEGHENY COUNTY MH/MR SERVICE COORDINATION UNITS
All residents of Allegheny County are eligible and can reach the re:solve Crisis Network 24 hours a day, 365 days a year by calling 1-888-7-YOUCAN (1-888-796-8226). You can also speak with the service site in your area:
ALLEGHENY EAST MH/MR CENTER – 412-243-3400
CHARTIERS MH/MR CENTER – 412-221-3302
FAMILY SERVICES OF WESTERN PA – 412-820-2050
MERCY BEHAVIORAL HEALTH – 412-323-8026
MON YOUGH COMMUNITY MH/MR SERVICES – 412-675-8480
STAUNTON CLINIC – 412-749-7330
TURTLE CREEK VALLEY MH/MR – 412-351-0222
UPMC SUPPORTS COORDINATION – 412-622-4545
WESTERN PSYCHIATRIC INSTITUTE & CLINIC – 412-624-2100
CONTACT PITTSBURGH
412-820-0100
CONTACT Pittsburgh offers immediate emotional support by telephone volunteers trained to help people of all ages who may be suicidal, in emotional distress, or in need of reassurance, information, or referral services.
www.contactpgh.org
PLANNED PARENTHOOD COUNSELING SERVICES
933 Liberty Ave.
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
412-562-1910 ext. 212
www.ppwp.org
http://www.ppwp.org/healthservices/pro_counseling.html
Counseling services are offered Monday through Saturday-evening hours are available.
Services:
Pregnancy Counseling
-Options counseling for women unsure if their decision regarding an unintended pregnancy.
-Post abortion counseling for women seeking additional support after their abortion. We offer one-on-one and group counseling.
$40 per session
$20 for college students with ID
FREE to those 17 and under
FREE to those with medical assistance and a current MA card.
Post-Abortion Support Group-FREE
Professional Counseling Services
-PPWP offers professional counseling services by master-level therapists addressing issues such as:
Relationship & Intimacy Issues
Trauma/Abuse
Mild Depression/Anxiety
Grief & Loss
Body Image/Eating Disorders
Life Transitions
Self Esteem
Personal/Spiritual Growth
Self Injury
GLBT Issues
$1 for every $1,000 per annual household income. There is a $10 minimum charge.
Counseling services are FREE to those 17 & under.
Entrance is wheelchair accessible, and all client bathrooms have rails available.
DUQUESNE UNIVERSITY PSYCHOLOGY CLINIC
412-396-6562
At the Duquesne Psychology Clinic (downtown) you can see doctoral level therapists for very low fees. Students can be seen for $10 per session and everyone else’s fee is based on his/her income ($1 for every $1000 you make per year). They will reduce fees even further for those under special financial strain. It’s a very professional atmosphere, where the majority of therapists have master’s degrees and are pursuing Ph.D.’s in clinical psychology. Most therapists use a humanistic approach to therapy, which emphasizes collaboration between client and therapist and focuses on the “whole person” of the client. They welcome clients with a wide range of reasons for seeking therapy (e.g. anxiety, depression, relationship problems, eating disorders, desire for personal growth, etc.).
Posted by: Mandy | February 16, 2007 at 05:45 AM
JEWISH FAMILY AND CHILDREN’S SERVICES
5743 Bartlett Street
Pittsburgh PA 15217
Tel: 412-521-3800
Fax: 412-422-1162
Email: info@squirrelhillpsych.org
Coping with emotional distress, a sudden life challenge or a relationship conflict can be an overwhelming experience. At Squirrel Hill Psychological Services, our team of licensed clinical social workers, counselors, psychologists and consulting psychiatrists provide psychological assessments, consultation, and long-term and short-term counseling services for individuals, couples, families and groups.
Our staff is committed to sensitive and confidential work with each of our clients. Our services are open to individuals of all ages, as well as families and organizations that are in need of psychological assistance.
Counseling services are covered by many major insurers, HMO’s, Medicare and Medical Assistance. Sliding scale fees are offered for those without insurance.
Call us for a confidential consultation at 412-521-3800.
The following was posted by Anonymous on April 24, 2007
The Web site of Jewish Family and Children’s Services has most of the information that you need to use it. Keep in mind that although it is affiliated with Jewish charities, you don’t have to be Jewish to use their services. You’ll find that they do a lot.
Comment from a website visitor:
I can only speak to the psych services, http://www.squirrelhillpsych.org/ but I can say that they give a good impression of what JFCS Pgh is all about. When I called to set up an appointment, I was transferred to a psychiatric professional who did the initial consult over the phone. He then made decisions about whom I should see and gave my information to her. She called me promptly, and I was set up with an appointment faster than I had expected; the appointment was within a week of my first call.
For payment, the psych services had several options. I did have to meet separately with a person other than my psych professional to have an evaluation. She explained that JFCS first files my info with a county level program to see if I qualify; this program is entirely need-based. Through that program costs can be anywhere between 0$ to 25$ per month for services. I did end up qualifying for that program, but she also said that JFCS has their own sliding scale, for which they evaluate anyone who does not qualify for the Allegheny County assistance. I am not 100% sure, but I think the prices were anywhere from $25/month to $25/session; regardless of what you end up with, this is all inexpensive professional counseling. PLEASE NOTE: JFCS at present does NOT have a psychiatrist on staff (I think for budgetary reasons); although they do have one who consults with their regular staff. If you have need/desire for medications, I suggest that you bring it up at the initial consult and discuss your options; or check www.bewellpgh.org 
I have had only a few sessions with my counselor. Because I did qualify for the county program, we did have to complete some paperwork that included a “treatment plan.” This plan is important and necessary, but it IN NO WAY limits what may or may not be discussed in therapy. For people unfamiliar with the therapy process, it might seem a little intimidating, but please try just to think about it as paperwork. My counselor has been great so far. As you’ll see from the website, they provide the full range (excepting the medication issue) of psychological services.
The building itself is clean and inviting. They employ an outreach person who can help you apply for state/county/local programs. She is helpful, personable, and knowledgeable. She can point you to programs that may help you. PLEASE NOTE: Despite her extensive knowledge base, she is NOT in a position to ‘pull any strings’ for you. She can help you make phone calls and/or fill out web forms, and consult with you about how to get your documentation together. But she is not in a position of leverage with respect to your receiving benefits.
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THE ICARUS PROJECT
“Navigating the Space Between Brilliance and Madness”
Click Here for The Icarus Project Website
“The Icarus Project envisions a new culture and language that resonates with our actual experiences of extreme states of consciousness rather than trying to fit our lives into a conventional framework. We are a network of people living with the dangerous gifts that are commonly labeled as bipolar or related ‘mental illness.’
The Icarus Project is a collaborative, participatory adventure fueled by inspiration and mutual aid. We bring the Icarus vision to reality through an Icarus national staff collective and a grassroots network of autonomous local support groups across the US and beyond. “
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