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Dauphin County Shares Community Resources for Mental Health and Crisis Support

Oct 28, 2026

We want each of our residents to know that resources are available. No one should face life’s challenges alone or believe help is beyond their reach. We recognize that individuals and families often face overwhelming situations. Help is available.

 

Dauphin County wants to ensure our residents have access to the urgent or crisis care and support they may need at any time, day or night. We have continued to expand the service array available through a variety of grants and funding opportunities. The following is a brief list of information and resources. Please call or stop in for any and all resources.

 

Crisis Intervention/Emergency Mental Health Services
  • 988: Nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, available 24/7 by calling 9-8-8. No cost.
  • Crisis Text Line: 741741. Confidential crisis support available 24/7. No cost.
  • Dauphin County Crisis Intervention: 24/7 support by calling 717-232-7511. Available services include telephone support and coordination of walk-in and mobile services through Connections Health Solutions (see below). No cost.
  • Connections Health Solutions: 1100 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17104. Crisis walk-in/urgent care for mental health and substance use disorder services. 24/7 urgent care for adults 18 years of age and older. For youth ages 6-17, urgent care is available seven days a week from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. No appointment is needed. Mobile crisis services are available from 7 a.m. to 12:30 a.m., seven days a week, by calling Dauphin County Crisis at 717-232-7511 or 9-8-8. No cost.
Case Management Services
  • Pathways Forward: 1100 S. Cameron St., Harrisburg, PA 17104; 717-232-8761. Mental health case management supports coordination for intellectual disability services, and early intervention services can be accessed through. Intake appointments for mental health services are available by walk-in Monday through Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. or by calling 717-232-8761 to schedule. Intake appointments for intellectual disability and early intervention services are scheduled by calling 717-232-8761.
Support, Advocacy and Education
  • National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) of Central PA: 2501 N. 3rd St., Harrisburg, PA 17110; 717-233-1164. Advocacy, support and educational services offered free of charge.
  • Dauphin County ASPIRE: info@dauphincoaspire.org; 717-329-2723. Supporting those who are having thoughts of suicide and those who have been impacted by suicide (attempting or losing a loved one to suicide) by providing resources, raising awareness and reducing stigma.
  • Bhutanese Community of Central PA/Pathway to Hope: contact@bcharrisburgpa.org; 857-266-9441. Mental health awareness and suicide prevention initiative serving the Bhutanese community.
For a more comprehensive list of local resources and services, residents can consult Dauphin County’s Where to Go When You Need Help guide: https://www.dauphincounty.gov/docs/default-source/human-services/2026-2027-where-to-go-when-you-need-help-qa-6_24_26.pdf?sfvrsn=ad40cd_1.
Domestic Violence Resources
  • YWCA of Greater Harrisburg: Provides crisis intervention, counseling, support groups and legal assistance for survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking. Free and confidential support is available 24/7 through its hotline at 800-654-1211. Website: https://www.ywcahbg.org/
  • Dauphin County Victim/Witness Assistance Program: Provides advocacy, support, information and referrals for crime victims and witnesses. Assistance is also available for Protection From Abuse (PFA) orders. Phone: 717-780-7075 or toll-free at 888-292-9611. Website: https://www.victimwitness.org/
  • Pennsylvania Coalition to Advance Respect (PCAR): Provides resources, advocacy and referrals for survivors of sexual violence throughout Pennsylvania. Call 888-772-7227 for assistance connecting with a local rape crisis center. Website: https://pcar.org/
  • Pennsylvania Coalition Against Domestic Violence (PCADV): Supports domestic violence survivors through a statewide network of local programs offering services such as crisis intervention, counseling, referrals and emergency shelter. For immediate support, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233. Website: https://www.pcadv.org/
Contact Helpline
Dauphin County Drug & Alcohol Services
  • Dauphin County Drug & Alcohol Services: Serves Dauphin County residents needing access to treatment, prevention, case management, intervention and recovery support services. Address: 3815 Tecport Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111. Phone: 717-635-2254. Calls are responded to 24/7. Website: https://www.dauphincounty.gov/government/human-services/drug-alcohol-services.
  • Request Free Prevention Supplies: Dauphin County residents can request 4 mg intranasal naloxone, fentanyl test strips, xylazine test strips, medication lock boxes, educational materials and prevention materials. Email: DauphinPOPP@dauphincounty.gov.
Area Agency on Aging
  • Area Agency on Aging: Services for those ages 60 and older, including connecting residents with information, resources and agency program referrals; assessments (FED ages 18 and older and OPTIONS ages 60 and older); nutrition services, including home-delivered meals and congregate meals; caregiver support programs; and reporting allegations of abuse. Address: 2 S. Second St., 3rd Floor, Harrisburg, PA 17101. Phone: 717-780-6130. Website: https://www.dauphincounty.gov/government/human-services/area-agency-on-aging.
  • Statewide Elder Abuse Helpline: 1-800-490-8505.
Social Services for Children & Youth
Dauphin County Assistance Office (PA Department of Human Services)
Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
  • Central Pennsylvania Food Bank: Information on soup kitchens, food pantries and food insecurity programs. Address: 3908 Corey Rd., Harrisburg, PA 17109. Phone: 717-564-1700. Website: https://www.centralpafoodbank.org/find-food/.
Human Services Directors Office
Northern Dauphin County Human Services