Philadelphia County
Crisis Intervention Hotline
1-215-686-4420
Contact Information
Hunter Robbins
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services
hunter.robbins@phila.gov
856-656-3392
County Suicide Prevention Task Force
Hunter Robbins
Suicide Prevention Coordinator
hunter.robbins@phila.gov
856-656-3392
Task Force Website
PhiladelphiaSPTF@phila.gov
County Suicide Prevention Resources
Training for school, law enforcement and corrections personnel
Student education
Substance abuse prevention
There are more than a dozen agencies in the city that focus on children and youth, including school and community programs.
County Screening For Suicide Prevention
Signs of Suicide (SOS) Program
Student Assistance Program (screening by mental health liaisons)
County Mental Health Resources
The city has numerous mental health resources, including inpatient psychiatric units, outpatient mental health services, and school-based mental health services. For information, contact https://cbhphilly.org/ at 1-215-413-3100.
Free Mental Health First Aid is also available via HealthyMindsPhilly.org
For Support groups: Survivors of Suicide
Additional information about resources in Philadelphia are available: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, Philadelphia Chapter, 1-215-746-7256.
American Foundation For Suicide Prevention
Melanie Varady
Vice President, Eastern Division
Phone: 857-202-7063
Email: mvarady@afsp.org
Suicide Loss Support Group Information
The Survivors of Suicide Loss Support Groups help loss survivors cope, connect, and work toward healing. Trained group facilitators are suicide loss survivors who know firsthand how difficult it can be to find your way after losing someone to suicide. The groups are open to anyone 18 years or older who is grieving a loss due to suicide. The groups are free and confidential.
Calendar Link for Support Groups sponsored by Healthy Minds Philly, DBHIDS, and Network of Care.
Support Groups Schedule
Second Wednesday of each month, 7pm (previously held at Methodist Hospital)
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 885 6620 1159
Password: 010799
Dial In: +12678310333 US (Philadelphia)
Fourth Tuesday of each month, 7pm (previously held at Palumbo Rec)
Join the Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 846 2990 9750
Dial In: +12678310333 US (Philadelphia)