Luzerne-Wyoming Counties
Crisis Intervention Hotline:
570-829-1341 or 1-888-829-1341

Contact Information:
Tara Gallagher
Program Specialist
111 N. Pennsylvania Blvd.
Wilkes Barre, PA 18701
Phone: 570-825-9441

County Suicide Prevention Task Force: New task force formed in connection with the Garrett Lee Smith Youth Suicide Prevention in Primary Care grant now meets monthly; anyone interested in being part of the task force should contact Tara Gallagher.

Web site: www.mhmr.luzerne.pa.us

County Suicide Prevention Resources:
Substance abuse prevention
Gatekeeper training program
Reconnecting Youth program

County Screening for Suicide Risk Activities:
Student Assistance Program (screening by mental health liaisons)
Community screening

County Mental Health Resources:
*Inpatient psychiatric unit: First Hospital Wyoming Valley
*Outpatient mental health services for youth at risk for suicide: Northeast Counseling Services, Children's Service Center
*School-based mental health services: Northeast Counseling Services, Community Counseling Services, Children's Service Center
Support groups: Family Service Association, 570-829-1341


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