Let’s be honest—parenting isn’t all Pinterest lunches and Instagram-worthy first day photos. Sometimes it’s “which food pantry is open” and “does anyone know a good therapist who takes my insurance?” This guide is here for those moments. Whether you need financial assistance, mental health resources, housing help, or just someone to say “same,” we’ve rounded up support across Harrisburg, the West Shore, and Central PA. Because it takes a village... and sometimes that village has a diaper bank, a hotline, and Tuesday night support group.
Mental Health Service Providers:
If you or a family member are currently in crisis, please dial 911
- Pressley Ridge – Phone: 800-723-7005; website: www.pressleyridge.org/outpatient.html
- True North Wellness Services – Phone: 717-657-2080; website: www.truenorthwellness.org
- Wellspan/Philhaven – Phone: 800-459-7497; website: www.wellspanphilhaven.org
- PA Counseling Services – Phone: 717-671-9610; website: pacounseling.com
- Youth Advocate Programs – Phone: 717-232-3106; website: www.yapinc.org
- YWCA – Phone 717-234-7931; website: www.ywcahbg.org
- Catholic Charities: http://www.hbgdiocese.org
- Central Pennsylvania Supportive Services, Inc: http://www.cpss.biz
- CONTACT Helpline: http://www.contacthelpline.org
- Manito, Inc: http://www.manito-inc.com
- Mazzitti and Sullivan Counseling Services, Inc: http://www.mazzittiandsullivan.com
- Pennsylvania Counseling Services: http://www.pacounseling.com
- Penn State Hershey Medical Center-Eating Disorders Program: http://www.PENNSTATEHERSHEY.ORG/EATINGDISORDERS
- Pressley Ridge: http://www.pressleyridge.org
- Riverside Associates, P.C.: http://www.riversideassociatespc.com
- Teenline: http://www.hsh.org
- Case Management Unit: http://www.cmu.cc
- Youth Advocate: http://www.yapinc.org
- Crisis Intervention: http://www.dauphincounty.org
- Keystone Human Services: http://keystonehumanservices.org
Suicide Prevention
If you or a family member are currently in crisis, please dial 911
- Dauphin County Crisis Intervention – Phone: 717-232-7511; website: www.dauphincounty.org/government/departments/mental_health_and_intellectual_disabilities/crisis_intervention_services.php
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – Phone: 1-800-273-8255; website: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
- Prevent Suicide PA – Phone: 1-800-273-8255; website: www.preventsuicidepa.org
- Pennsylvania Suicide Prevention Resource Center – Phone: 1-800-273-8255; website: www.sprc.org/states/pennsylvania
- Suicide/Self-Harm text line – Text “home” to 741741
- LGBTQ+ - Trevor- Lifeline – Phone: 1-866-488-7386
- SAFE2SAY Something – Phone: 844-723-2729; website: www.safe2saypa.org; or download app
Drug & Alcohol:
- Dauphin County Department of D&A – Phone: 717-635-2254; website: www.dauphincounty.org/government/departments/drugs_and_alcohol_services/index.php
- Mazzitti & Sullivan – Phone: 717-534-1650 or 717-901-5652; website: www.mazzittiandsullivan.com
- Pennsylvania National Guard Counterdrug Program: http://www.counterdrug.org
- Maternal Assistance Program: http://www.hsh.org
- Caron Foundation: http://www.caron.org
Grief and Loss Resources:
- Highmark Caring Place: http://wwwhighmarkcaringplace.com
Local & State Resources:
PA 211 - Resource call center – Website: www.unitedwaygcr.org/call-211
Medical Assistance – Website: www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Assistance/Pages/Medical-Assistance
Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) - www.chipcoverspakids.com
- Crisis intervention Cumberland County: 717-763-2222
- Crisis intervention Dauphin County: 717-232-7511
- Crisis intervention Lancaster County: 717-394-2631
- Crisis intervention York County: 717-851-5320
- Contact Helpline -24/7 Emotional Support soft line for life issues . They do not provide any long term services and are not a suicide hotline. Toll Free 800-932-4616 . Local Numbers 717-652-4400 or 717-249-6226 Teen Line 717-394-2000
Food Supports:
Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) – The state is providing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to students who are eligible to receive free or reduced-price meals at school. This program, known as Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), will be temporary and is designed to bridge the gap left by the end of the school year and help families who may have strained resources due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
If a family’s economic situation has changed since school closures began, they can still apply for the National School Lunch Program and, if determined eligible, receive P-EBT benefits. Families can apply online at www.compass.state.pa.us
Falcon Packs – A supplemental food program for Lower Dauphin students, Falcon Packs will operate over the summer on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 100 West Main Street, Hummelstown.
Food Banks/Pantries
Click Here for the Capital Area and Cumberland Valley Food Banks and Pantries Guide |
Click Here for the Capital Area and Cumberland Valley Soup Kitchen Guide |
Housing and Shelter
Click Here for the Capital Area and Cumberland Valley Shelter and Housing Resource Guide |
Community-Based Support Organizations & Resources:
Lower Dauphin Communities That Care – Phone: 350-0428; website: www.ldsd.org/ctc
The Giving Tree – Website: www.givingtreeofhummelstown.org
Good Shepherd’s Clothing Closet – Phone: 566-0252; website: tumchtown.org/ministries/shepherds-closet
Community Action Commission: http://www.cactricounty.org
County Assitane Office: http://www.dpw.state.pa.us
Spanish-Speaking Resources:
Latino Hispanic American Community Center – Website: lhacc.org/programs
UPMC Pinnacle Enrollment Specialists - Shannon - 717-782-2727 / 717-580-9920 / TwiggSR@upmc.edu; Iris - 717-782-2383 / 717-810-6495 / Wintersis@upmc.edu
