BH/ID/EI
Baldi Award Presentation
The Lackawanna-Susquehanna Behavioral Health/Intellectual Disabilities/Early Intervention Program Advisory Board presented its 2021 John J. Baldi Award of Excellence to Ann K. Rink, center, for outstanding research, evaluation and development efforts within Lackawanna and Susquehanna Counties. The 23rd annual award, established in 1999, is given to individuals that have made a profound impact on the quality of life for persons with either mental illness or an intellectual or developmental disability within the two counties.

The Department of Human Services (DHS) today announced the launch of a statewide Support & Referral Helpline staffed by skilled and compassionate staff who will be available 24/7 to assist Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions due to the COVID-19 emergency and refer them to community-based resources that can further help to meet individual needs. The toll-free, round-the-clock support line is officially operational. The number to call is 1-855-284-2494 For TTY, dial 724-631-5600
Suicide Prevention Alliance-Lackawanna County Resources
Mental Health, Anxiety and Stress
- Scranton Counseling Center 570-278-6822
- Crisis 570.348.6100 or 1-844-348-6100-All Hours Everyday
- Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-8255 Text HOME to 741741, All Hours Everyday
- The Advocacy Alliance Warm Line 1-866-654-8114 6pm – 10pm Everyday
- Friendship House, Mayfield 570-281-6222, Scranton 570-342-8305
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Administration Disaster Distress Helpline 1-800-985-5990 or Text TALKWITH US to 66746, All Hours Everyday
- Veterans/Military Crisis Line 1-800-273-8255 press 1 or Text 838255, All Hours Everyday
- TrevorLifeline Saving LGBTQ Lives 1-866-488-7386 TrevorText Text START to 678678, All Hours Everyday
- Preserve PA Covid-19 Crisis Counseling Program 1-855-284-2494 For TTY, dial 724-631-5600
- Perseverar PA Programa De Asesoramiento En El Mrco De La Crisis Por La Covid-1-855-284-2494 For TTY, dial 724-631-5600
- NAMI NEPA Support Groups via Zoom Conference, visit naminepa.org for information
- Catholic Social Services 570-207-3808
- The Wright Center for Community Health 570-941-0630, 8am – 6pm, Monday through Friday
Drug and Alcohol Issues
- Drug and Alcohol Treatment Service 570-961-1997, 8am – 5pm, Monday through Thursday, 8am – 4pm on Friday
- Lackawanna County Department of Human Services Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs 570-963- 6820
- Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Helpline 800-662-HELP (4357)
- National Drug Hotline 1-844-289-0879
Transportation
- COLTS (County of Lackawanna Transit System) 570-963-6482
Abuse
- Women’s Resource Center 570-278-1800 or 1-800-257-5765
- Childline 1-800-932-0313
- Adult Protective Services 1-800-490-8505
- Statewide Elder Abuse Hotline 1-800-490-8505
General Resources
- National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care –
Best Practice Toolkit - National Guidelines for Behavioral Health Crisis Care – Best Practice Toolkit Executive Summary
- Pennsylvania Statewide Suicide Prevention Plan
- The Lackawanna County Suicide Prevention Alliance
- Pennsylvania Statewide Suicide Prevention Task ForceInitial Report
- Preventing Suicide
- The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Implement the National Strategy for Suicide Prevention
- Persevere PA COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Program
- Persevere PA COVID-19 Crisis Counseling Program (Spanish)
- Lackawanna County Assistance Department of Human Services 570-963-4525 SNAP, TANF, Cash Assistance, Food Stamps
- United Way 211 or Text your zip code to txt211, All Hours Everyday Resources are Confidential and include referrals to appropriate services
- Friends of the Poor 570-348-4429