County Lifeline: 717-394-2631
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
mha@mhalancaster.org
245 Butler Ave, Suite 204
Lancaster, PA 17601
Convened by Mental Health America of Lancaster County
630 Janet Avenue, Suite B-110
Lancaster, PA 17601
Phone: 717-397-7461
Email: mha@mhalancaster.org
Lancaster County Suicide Prevention Coalition educates communities on the prevalence of suicide, risk factors and empowers awareness to eliminate suicide in our communities.
Our Mission: Partnering to eliminate suicide by inspiring hope through education and advocacy.
Our Vision: A responsive, compassionate community that inspires hope and strength and promotes the well-being of everyone.
Training for school, medical and law enforcement personnel
Student education
Yellow Ribbon Campaign
TeenScreen
Substance abuse prevention
TeenScreen
Student Assistance Program (screening by mental health liaisons)
*Mental Health America of Lancaster County promotes optimal mental health through access, awareness, advocacy, and education and envisions a society where mental wellness is the foundation of a healthy community. MHALC’s services and programs include: client and family advocacy services; the Lancaster County Suicide Prevention Coalition; free, drop-in support groups; community education; a Community Support Program; the Compeer Program, and more!
Email: mha@mhalancaster.org
Inpatient psychiatric unit: Lancaster General Hospital, Lancaster Regional Medical Center, Ephrata Hospital. These hospitals all serve adults; there are no child and adolescent units
School-based mental health services: Philhaven, TW Ponessa and Associates, Pennsylvania Counseling Services, Community Services Group
Faith-based counseling
Private counseling services for youth at risk for suicide
Support groups: Survivors of Suicide, St. Pikes Lutheran Church, 717-394-3541
Name of Chapter: AFSP South Central PA
Contact Name: Brandon Marsico
Contact Number: 717-579-8761
Contact Email: southcentralPA@AFSP.org
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
10 Delp Road
Lancaster, PA 17601
1-717-394-3541
Contact Person : Kevin L. Eberle
Leader Type : PEER
Meetings/Month : 1st and 3rd Thursday from 7:30-9pm
Charge : NO
Newsletter : NO
Additional Information : Meetings at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church