Sometimes it’s easier to express our feelings through text.
If you aren’t in crisis, the Healthy Minds Philly Chatline is here for you. Chat live with a Certified Peer Specialist – caring, friendly peers who are sincere and non-judgmental.
Live chat is available from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Use the live chat if you are:
- Feeling lonely or need someone to talk to.
- Having feelings of harming yourself or others.
- Experiencing intense anger.
- Having feelings of hopelessness.
- Struggling with life stresses.
- Feeling depressed.
- Going through an emotional crisis.
Community Events
Participate in a variety of mental health events, trainings and support groups. You can register your own event to the community calendar. You can also fill out a form request for DBHIDS team members to come to an upcoming event.
Featured Resources
Take a Free Screening
A healthy mind is as important as a healthy body. You can take an online, no-cost, private, mental check-up 24/7 from the privacy of your own home.
Mental Health First Aid
Mental Health First Aid is a public education program that teaches the skills needed to identify, understand, and respond to times of behavioral health crises.
Support Groups
Being in the company of others who share similar struggles and challenges is proven to be helpful. Here are a list of group-focused help.
Youth Resources
Philadelphia offers a wide variety of mental health supports focused on youth, young adults, and teens.
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