Mental Health Resources for Displaced Workers

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline:

Call: 988 or 1-800-273-8255
Immediate crisis support.

Crisis Text Line:

Text: HOME to 741741
Text-based support for immediate help.

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA):

Helpline: 1-800-662-4357
Provides free and confidential support for mental health and substance abuse issues.
Link: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national-helpline

Local Community Mental Health Centers:

Search for centers in your area that provide free or low-cost mental health services.

Philadelphia:

City of Philadelphia, Office for People with Disabilities

Phila.gov or https://www.phila.gov/departments/office-for-people-with-disabilities/

The Office for People with Disabilities (OPD) houses the Mayor’s Commission on People with Disabilities and the Office of ADA Compliance. It advocates for policies, programs, and systemic changes that maximize independence and community integration for Philadelphians with disabilities.

The Mayor's Office of Education

https://www.phila.gov/departments/mayors-office-of-education/

The City of Philadelphia works with community-based organizations to provide adult education for residents who are 16 and older. The program aims at working with the community partners to provide adult learners with access to education as well as digital skills and job-readiness training, and a These vital services help residents build the skills they need to realize their personal, professional, and civic goals. The Mayor’s Office of Education oversees the City’s planning and investments in this programming.

Classes include:

Reading, writing, and math.
Basic computer skills.
High school equivalency preparation, including GED and HiSET preparation.
English for speakers of other languages (ESOL).

adultedu@phila.gov

Hotline to learn more about classes and enroll: 893-750-5627, 8am-4:30pm EST

City of Philadelhpia, Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Dbhids.org OR

https://dbhids.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/Community-Services-and-Resources-Guide.pdf-4.24.24.pdf

The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disability Services DBHIDS offers a Community Services and Resource Guide with information about: Behavioral Health Services (888-545-2600), Crisis Hotline for mental-health issues (988 or 685-6440), Employment (215-333-3349), Job Coaching (215-560-1900), Job searches (833-750-5627), High-speed Internet Subsidies (833-511-0311), Computer Training (215-867-9732), Digital Navigation for computer access (215-426-7049). The department’s website also offers a helpful calendar of events and activities.