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Peters Township School District

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Mental Health

Mental Health Services

Our District staff can serve as a valuable resource for families who have concerns about mental health. Whether providing in-school support for students or connecting families with outside services, our staff is here to partner with families.

The first important step is establishing the connection with your school counselor so that he or she can make the appropriate recommendations for your family. Contact information for all of our Counselors may be found on the Counseling page of each building's website:

Below is also a list of resources that families may find helpful.

Resources for Families

  • Please call 911

  • An emergency department can provide an evaluation to determine if a child needs immediate assistance or referral for resources.

  • Text TALK to 741741

    Text from anywhere in the US to text with a trained Crisis Counselor. This line is free and available 24/7. Every texted is connected with a trained Crisis Counselor, a real life human being trained to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening and collaborative problem solving. For more information text or visit Crisis Text Line.

  • National Suicide Prevention Hotline - 800-273-8255

    The lifeline provides 24/7, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention and crisis resources for you or your loved ones. For more information call or visit 988 LIFELINE. Also available is an online chat feature at Safe Space. 
                       

  • Mental Health America:

    • A non-profit organization that provides Mental Health resources, information, and screening tools.

  • Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Mental Health Resources:

    • An informational website that provides resources, information, action steps to learn about Mental Health and how to access treatment.

  • Help Guide:

    • A non-profit organization that provides information to improve mental health and make healthy changes.

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