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Blair County


Crisis Intervention Hotline

County Lifeline:
1-814-946-2141

Contact Information

Jacque Harpster – 814-889-2149
Cindy James – 814-693-3023
Central Point of Contact
Altoona Regional Health System, Behavioral Health
501 Howard Ave., Building C, Suite 201
Altoona, PA

County Suicide Prevention Task Force

Jacque Harpster
Central Point of Contact
Altoona Regional Health System, Behavioral Health
501 Howard Ave., Building C, Suite 201
Altoona, PA
814-889-2149
http://blaircountysuicideprevention.org

The Blair County Suicide Prevention Task Force was established in October 2004 under the auspices of the Blair County Mental Health Office.  The task force consists of representatives from various entities with the mission of stopping suicide in Blair County.

County Suicide Prevention Resources

Training for school and medical personnel
Parent education
Student education
Yellow Ribbon Campaign

Signs of Suicide Program
Substance abuse prevention

Implemented a fall suicide awareness campaign in 2008 and will continue to work on community awareness throughout the year. Through the Student Assistance Program, conduct a summer suicide support group for youth who have lost a loved one due to suicide.

County Screening For Suicide Prevention

Student Assistance Program
Community screening

County Mental Health Resources

Specialized outpatient mental health services for youth at risk for suicide: Altoona Regional Health System Behavioral Health Services
School-based mental health services: Altoona Regional Health System Behavioral Health Services

Support groups: Altoona Regional Health System Behavioral Health Services

American Foundation For Suicide Prevention

Name of Chapter: Central Pennsylvania Chapter
Contact Name: Samantha Benz, Area Director, Eastern and Central PA
Contact Number: 1-814-357-5829
Contact Email: sbenz@afsp.org

Support Group Information

UPMC Altoona Behavioral Health Services
501 Howard Ave
Altoona, PA 16601
1-814-889-2706
marinepl@upmc.edu
Contact Person : Amanda Dell
Leader Type : PROF

Meetings/Month : 3rd Wednesday of each Month at 7-8pm
Charge : NO
Newsletter : NO

Additional Information : Meets in Access Center, Building C

Prevent Suicide PA is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization. Since the 1980/90’s, Pennsylvania has made strong efforts to prevent suicide through various programs and non-profits throughout the Commonwealth. A work group was formed and began to meet in July 2005. This prevention plan is a collaborative effort between those dedicated individuals from both the public and private sectors of our state.

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