Parent & Community Resources

Please click on the links below to access services available to you in the community.

Mental Health: Crisis Information

If you are in need of mental health support and/or in need of an assessment for safety (for example: having thoughts of suicide, self-harm, etc) please contact 911 if your needs are urgent and life-threatening, otherwise, please contact your local county crisis resource listed below for an assessment:

• Chester County: Valley Creek Crisis Center - 610-918-2100
• Montgomery County: Access Services - 1-855-634-4673
• Bucks County Crisis  - 215-345-2273
• Berks County: Service Access Management  1-877-236-4600
• Delaware County Crisis Service - 1-855-889-7827
• Philadelphia County: Suicide and Crisis Center  (215)-686-4420
• National Suicide Prevention Lifeline - 1-800-273-8255
• Crisis Text Line - Text HOME to 741741 or visit the Crisis Text Line website for more information

Learning More About the Signs of Depression and Anxiety

• Why do our counselors teach about Suicide Prevention and Depression?: PBS Video
• Help Guide signs of depression
• Mayo Clinic signs of depression
• Child Mind Institute for Anxiety
• What to do and not to do when children are anxious

Finding a Professional (therapist, counselor, mobile services, etc.)

When collaborating with families, we are often asked about the process of how to find mental health services in the community. Below are some tips:

We recommend talking to your pediatrician to rule out any health or medical concerns. They can also provide any recommendations for services they may have.

Take a look at the website PsychologyToday. You can search for a provider and filter it using your insurance company to see who is in-network. This is particularly helpful as you can see their preferences and their treatment modality.

Reach out to your insurance company and request a list of in-network local providers.

Finding Mental Health/Community Services within Chester County

• Visit Chester County's Website - Community Resource Page

Finding Community Services within Montgomery County through the Interagency Council of Norristown

• Visit Interagency Council of Norristown's Website

Food Resources

Summer Meals for Kids and Teens Served in Your Community

• Visit USDA Summer Meal Programs Website

Local Pantries

• Phoenixville: PACS - 101 Buchanan Street, Phoenixville, 610-933-1105
• Norristown: Montgomery County OIC - 1101 Arch St, Norristown, 610-279-9700
• Pottstown: Pottstown Cluster - 57 North Franklin Street, Pottstown, 610-970-5995
• Exton: Chester County Food Bank - 650 Pennsylvania Drive, Exton, 610-873-6000

LGBTQ+ Students & Families:

• Resources for LGBTQ+ Students & Families