988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

Provides free and confidential emotional support to people nationwide in suicidal crisis or emotional distress — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Offers help to those facing mental health and addiction struggles, and their friends and family.

To access the lifeline, dial 9-8-8 on any phone.

988lifeline.org
 

Penn Medicine Lancaster General Health Crisis Walk-In Center

Offers immediate, easy-to-access behavioral health care for adults, adolescents, and children ages 6 years and older with non-life-threatening concerns. Services include rapid assessments, brief counseling and care management, psychiatric assessments, peer support, and connection to community-based services and resources.

Located at 526 N. Lime St., Lancaster. Phone: 717-544-7300.
Open M-F, 11:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. and S/S 9:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
No appointment necessary.

pennmedicine.org/practices/behavioral-health-crisis-walk-in-center
 

Mental Health America of Lancaster

Promotes optimal mental health through awareness, advocacy, and education. Offerings include free one-to-one services for adults and children, such as support groups, assistance navigating to local treatment facilities, monetary assistance, and more.

Located at 245 Butler Ave., Suite 204, Lancaster. Phone: 717-397-7461.

mhlancaster.org
 

Touchstone Foundation

Conducts mental wellness education and offers copay assistance for therapy to children ages 0-25 years and their parents.

Located at 128 E. Grant St., Suite 104, Lancaster. Phone: 717-397-8722.

touchstonefound.org
 

Diversity Works

Provides counseling for all needs, including specialization in cultural and diversity-related therapy topics such as race-related stress, racial cultural identity development, gender identity, religion, socioeconomic status, physical ability, sexual identity, ageism, and more.

Located in Lancaster. Phone: 717-723-8644.

lancaster-counseling.com
 

Lancaster County Chooses Love

Advocates for LGBTQ+ individuals by creating safe spaces and connecting community members with local resources. Services include a young adult support group, food pantry, library, and social events and educational workshops. Financial support is also available in partnership with state and local services.

Located at 104-106 E. Main St., Lititz. Phone: 267-326-1386.

lancasterchooseslove.org