Butler County
Crisis Intervention Hotline
Butler County 24 hr crisis line: 1-800-292-3866
Contact Information
Amy Cirelli
Mental Health Specialist
acirelli@co.butler.pa.us
Phone: 724-284-5114
Mailing Address:
Butler County Human Services
PO Box 1208
Butler, PA 16003
Physical Address:
Butler County Human Services
124 W Diamond St
Butler, PA 16001
County Suicide Prevention Task Force
The mission of the Butler County Suicide Coalition is to reduce suicides through education, resources, and support. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at 1:00 pm virtually. Please email to receive the meeting link.
Email: youmatterbutler@gmail.com for more information
Task Force Website
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County Suicide Prevention Resources
Training for school personnel
Parent education
Student education
Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program
TeenScreen
Substance abuse prevention
County Screening For Suicide Prevention
Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program
Student Assistance Program (screening by mental health liaisons)
Base service unit does suicide prevention through SAP teams
County Mental Health Resources
Inpatient psychiatric unit: Butler Hospital (unit for adults only)
School-based mental health services: Family Psychological Consultants
Support groups: Family Services through Butler Hospital
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
Name of Chapter: Western PA
Contact Name: Jesse Putkoski
Contact Number: 412.510.9514
Contact Email: westernpa@afsp.org
Support Group Information
iRise to Heal: Adult Grief group for those who have lost someone to suicide
The 2nd and 4th Monday of each month from 6:00-7:30pm
Location:
First United Methodist Church
200 E. North St. Butler, PA 16001
This support group serves as a safe space for those who have lost a loved one to suicide and are struggling with the grieving process. Each week focuses on a different topic to aid in support and healing. The group is led by licensed psychotherapist, Kristie Knights.
For additional information or questions please do not hesitate to call or text Kristie at (724) 816-7431.
Support Group Information
Survivor of Suicide Support Group
4150 Highland Avenue
Meridian, PA 16001
1-724-756-2771
Contact Person : Cindy Byers
Leader Type : PEER
Meetings/Month : 1 – 1st Thursday at 7pm
Charge : NO
Newsletter : NO
Support Group Information
Someone’s Caring Survivors of Suicide Grief Support Group
Thompson-Miller Funeral Home, Inc.
124 East North Street
Butler, Pennsylvania 16001
Contact Person: Robin S. Miller
724-287-2273
millerr@zbzoom.net
Meeting/Month: Held monthly on the second Thursday of the month from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Charge: NO
Support Group Information
Suicide Loss Support Group, Pittsburgh North
St. Peter’s Reformed Church (use rear entrance)
314-320 E. Grandview Ave.
Zelienople, PA 16063
3rd Wednesday of every month, 7 – 8 PM
Open, drop-in meeting. FREE
Contact info: stpeterslosshelp@gmail.com
Website: www.stpzelie.org/afsp-support-group