Resources

Mental Health Information & Education

Below are three sites we recommend exploring if you’re searching for general education on mental health and/or types of mental illness. Each resource below offers a wealth of information on a variety of topics.

National Mental Health America (NMHA) offers information on a variety of mental health topics. Please click on this link to view a list of topics. There is an option to enter Keywords or Filter by Topic through their online database.

National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) offer information on early warning signs, mental health conditions, research and public policy.

National Institute of Health (NIMH) offers expert-reviewed information on mental disorders, a range of related topics, and the latest mental health research. Use their A to Z list to find basic information on signs and symptoms, risk factors, treatment, and current clinical trials. This information should not be used as a guide for making medication decisions or for the diagnosis or treatment of any medication condition. A health professional should be consulted. Call 911 for medical emergencies.

Local Community Resources

York/Adams Mental Health-Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities (MH-IDD) Program MH-IDD is located in York City and server both York and Adams Counties. This program offers a variety of supports, including case management and service coordination.

TrueNorth Wellness Services, Emergency Crisis Support Services Crisis services are free, mobile and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, on-site, in the community or in-home to anyone in Adams, Fulton and York counties.

Wellspan Crisis Intervention Services Offers 24-hour crisis counseling that individuals may access either through a toll-free telephone number or face-to-face interview. Crisis walk-in services are also available at 1101 S. Edgar St., Suite C, York, Pa. The hours of operation at this location are Monday to Thursday 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. No appointments are necessary

CONTACT HelpLine

If you are looking for community resources and/or referrals, please dial 2-1-1
If you are looking for someone to listen, please dial (717) 843-6973

Community Care Behavioral Health Organization is the Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization (BH-MCO) for both York and Adams County. They manage and pay for the behavioral health care needs of York and Adams residents eligible through Medical Assistance.

The Social Security Administration Offers benefits including but not limited to: Retirement, Disability, Medicare, Survivors, Supplement Security Income (SSI), and Ticket to Work.

York County Human Services Division is located in York City and it oversees the county’s human services departments including: Children & Youth Services, Drug & Alcohol, Mental Health/IDD, Area Agency on Aging, Veterans Affairs, Youth Development Center, and HealthChoices Management Unit.

Service Access & Management, Inc (SAM) offers: Joint Planning Team (York County only), Mental Health Intensive Case Management, Mental Health Resource Coordination, Mental Health Blended Case Management, and Certified Peer Specialist Services.

York County Assistance Office Offers services including but not limited to: Autism Services, Cash Assistance Programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Health Care/Medical Assistance (Medicaid), Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Heating Assistance/LIHEAP, and Homeless Assistance programs, and Waivers.

The York County Housing Authority of the City of York The Housing Authority owns and operates public housing units. Services include: Housing Choice Vouchers and Turnkey Lease/Purchase Programs.

Housing Alliance of York The Housing Alliance offers affordable housing opportunities for low income persons.

Adams County Food Pantries Provides food to those in emergency situations through food pantries located throughout Adams County.

York County Food Bank The York County Food Bank’s mission is to end hunger in York County by working with partner agencies to increase the quantity of—and dignified access to—high quality, nutritious food for everyone who needs it.

National Alliance on Mental Illness, York County NAMI of York offers a weekly connections group for people with a mental health diagnosis, monthly support groups, and Peer-to-Peer and Family-to-Family programs which are educational and experiential learning programs held over a course of 10-12 weeks.

Community Progress Council of York Working with low- to moderate-income people of all ages in York County to examine their current situations and determine how CPC’s programs best align with their needs. Programs include: case management, early childhood education, housing assistance, and nutrition & emergency services.

State-Wide Resources

Pennsylvania 2-1-1, Powered by the United Way. Looking for food, housing, employment, and/or healthcare? This call line is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at no cost. PA 2-1-1 is a statewide collaborative for health and human services information for Pennsylvanians.

Department of Human Services, Pennsylvania PA’s Dept. of Human Services’ mission is to improve the quality of life of Pennsylvania’s vulnerable citizen’s through services and supports.

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, PennsylvaniaOMHSAS’ mission & vision is that Every individual served by the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service system will have the opportunity for growth, recovery and inclusion in their community, have access to culturally competent services and supports of their choice, and enjoy a quality of life that includes family members and friends.

Mental Health Association of Pennsylvania MHA of PA’s mission is to facilitate recovery through advocacy, education, and public policies.

Pennsylvania Peer Support Coalition (PAPSC)supports the people and organizations doing the work of peer support by facilitating networking opportunities and education on recovery. We ensure that people who provide peer support have a voice in the development of relevant statewide policies. We serve as a central source for information on peer support in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers Association (PMHCA) is a statewide membership organization representative of the individual and collective expression of people who have recovered or are recovering from mental illness. Our purpose is to promote and support recovery through advocacy and education to eliminate stigma and discrimination.