PA Releases Mental Health Resources Guide (August 24, 2020)

On August 19, 2020, the Wolf Administration released a  Mental Health Resources Guide intended to provide Pennsylvanians with a full complement of resources available to help everyone with their mental health needs.

ā€œEspecially with the stressors of the pandemic, itā€™s imperative that we also remember that itā€™s OK to not be OK, and our mental health must be considered just as much as our physical health,ā€ Governor Tom Wolf said. ā€œThis online guide is presented to give Pennsylvanians a complete look at the mental health resources available to meet their individual needs. There is no one-size-fits-all for mental health.ā€

Interspersed with messages of hope and encouragement such as ā€œGo easy on yourself,ā€ and ā€œPeople care about you,ā€ are sections that include how to access treatment; preventing suicide; current events and mental health; unique challenges for minority and LGBTQ communities, children and teens, service members and veterans; what to do if you have no insurance; coping with trauma, domestic and sexual violence; and coping with substance use disorder. One section provides ā€œFind the Right Help for You,ā€ where guide visitors can access mental health resources for situations from ā€œIā€™m feeling stressed,ā€ to ā€œI have a loved one with substance use disorder.ā€ The guide is intended to help people find the right help for them.

To access the guide,Ā click here.