Community,Internet, State, and National Hotlines/Contact Numbers

General Information

  You or someone you care about may need a resource to  obtain help for a mental health problem.  Generally,  it is wise to call several facilities in order to determine the  one that best meets your needs.  The exception to  this is during times of an emergency,  when it is best to go to the emergency room of the  nearest hospital.  If you are unsure,  but suspect that there may be   an emergency, hotline numbers  can be very useful.
 
  As a student of California University of PA,  you are eligible to obtain six free psychological consultation sessions per semester, usually during daytime hours when the university is open for regular classroom activity.  After hours sessions are by special appointment.  To schedule an appointment, please call (724) 938-4056 between 8:00 AM and 4:00 PM.  After hours, questions and on-campus emergencies are handled by Public Safety (724) 938-HELP.
 
  When the university is closed, you may wish to begin  treatment.  If you do not have a therapist and/or psychiatrist   and you need services beyond what the University provides,   consider contacting your family physician, managed   care provider through your insurance company, or local mental health providers listed in the yellow pages of the telephone book (such persons are usually listed   as licensed counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists).
 
  If you want help from a service provider that is geographically close to the university, perhaps the resources listed on the following  pages could be of help to you.  Also, search the yellow pages of the Mon Valley telephone book for other resources.

The following hotline information is presented as a service to the university community. It is not intended to be a comprehensive listing, merely a starting point for help.

• Partial List of South Western PA Mental Health and D&A Resources Hotlines (NO FEE)
• Anger Management Resources
• Christian Counselors
• Drug and Alcohol Recovery & Family Support Groups
• Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centers
• Local Hospitals with Psychiatric Units
• Mental Health Providers
• Psychiatrists
• National & Local Associations
• Other Specialty Services
• Pain Management
• Religious Support
• Victims of Violent Crime Treatment & Support Groups Information

Partial List of South Western PA Mental Health and D&A Resources Hotlines (NO FEE) [Back to top]
 
    C.A.R.E. Center’s Victims Hotline (S.T.A.R.)   (Sexual Abuse Hotline)
    (NO FEE)
    1-888-480-7283
    724-228-7208
   
    Center Against Domestic & Sexual Violence Hotline (Greensburg)
    (NO FEE)
    1-888-637-4673
   
    Child Line (for cases of suspected child abuse, neglect
    (no heat, lice) anything with children, police reports, etc.)
    (NO FEE)
    1-800-932-0313
   
  Fayette County Crime Victim’s Hotline
  (NO FEE)
  724-437-3737
   
    Fayette County Crisis (NO FEE)
    724-437-1003
  
    Fayette County Domestic Violence Hotline
    (NO FEE)
    724-439-9500
   
    Mon Valley Emergency Hotline and Services
    (NO FEE for the call.  Fee may apply for continuing care)
    724-379-1420 M-F 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
    724-379-6093 (24 hrs. /7 days a week))
   
    Mental Health Toll Free 1-888-386-2114
   
 
Anger Management Resources [Back to top]

  C.A.R.E Program, Washington, PA (Don Cummings)
  1-800-281-7150
 
  David Russell from “Moving Toward Non-violence Program,”
  Washington, PA (works with court referred people) 724-222-8722
  or Pittsburgh, PA 412-271-7660
 
  Southwest Behavioral Care Inc., Charleroi, PA (for intake and referral to mental health center offering the anger management groups general #)
  724-483-5251
 
  Susan Barrett, Anger Management group leader Contact person is
  Amy Sands
  724-684-6489 ext. 4218
 
 
Christian Counselors [Back to top]

  Campus Ministry (Pete Ware)
  724-938-4573
 
 
  Catholic Charities of Greensburg
  24-Hour Helpline
  724-837-1840
  1-866-409-6455
 
  Catholic Charities Diocese of Pittsburgh
  412-456-6999
 
  Catholic Charities of Washington County
  724-228-7722
 
  Glade Run Lutheran Services of Allegheny County
  724-452-4453
 
 
Drug & Alcohol Recovery & Family Support Groups [Back to top]

  A.A. (Alcoholics Anonymous)
  412-471-7472 (Pittsburgh)
 
  Al-Anon
  1-800-628-8920 (Pittsburgh, PA area)
  1-800-344-2666 (Local/Mon Valley)
 
  Co-Anon Family Groups www.co/anon.org
  CodA
  724-531-7107
 
  Gateway Vision (Drug & Alcohol Education)
  724-228-0810
 
  N.A. (Narcotics Anonymous)
  412-391-5247
 
  Neighborhood Drug Awareness Corps., Inc.
  724-229-8321
 
  Spectrum Family Network Drug & Alcohol Recovery
  724-222-7500
 
 The Turning Point
724-228-8402
 
  Washington Drug and Alcohol (Assessment and Case Management Unit)
  724-223-1181
 
 
 
Drug & Alcohol Treatment Centers [Back to top]

  (Fee-accepts some insurance-ask about pre-certification)
  C.A.R.E. Center (Outpatient treatment for drug & alcohol abuse/addictions)
  724-228-2200
 
  Gateway Allegheny Valley (Fox Chapel, PA)
  412-963-7077
 
  Gateway Greensburg
  724-853-7300
 
  Gateway Greentree
  412-928-5940
 
  Gateway Monroeville
  412-373-2234
 
  Gateway North Hills
  724-776-4844
 
  Gateway Pleasant Hills
  412-466-7734
 
  Gateway South
  724-941-4126
 
  Gateway Squirrel Hill
  412-697-0928
 
  Greenbrier Treatment Center (Washington, PA)
  724-225-9700
  1-888-637-4673
 
  Mon Valley Drug & Alcohol Program (Monessen)
  724-684-7260
 
 

Local Hospitals with Psychiatric Units [Back to top]

(Fee-accepts some insurance-ask about pre-certification)
 
  Jefferson Hospital (Jefferson Borough, PA)
  412-469-5000
 
  Mon Valley Hospital (Monongahela, PA)
  724-258-1000
 
  Southwood Psychiatric Hospital
  412-257-2290

 Washington Hospital 3A (Washington, PA)
  724-225-7000
 
  Western Psychiatric Institute Clinic (Pittsburgh, PA)
  412-624-1000, ext. 1
 
  Westmoreland Regional Hospital (Greensburg, PA)
  724-832-4000
 
 
 
Mental Health Providers [Back to top]

  C.A.R.E. Center (Washington, PA)
  724-228-2200
 
  Chestnut Ridge Counseling Services (Uniontown, PA)
  724-437-0729
  724-437-1003
 
  Counseling Center (on campus clinic only offers   
  Counseling and Psychological services to students
  Located in Carter Hall, on the First Floor)
  724-938-4056 (NO FEE)
 
  Persad Center Inc. Counseling for LGBT, Substance Abuse, and HIV (Pittsburgh, PA)
  412-441-9786
 
  Southwest Behavioral Care Inc., Charleroi, PA
  (Intake appointments taken here.)
  724-483-5251
 
  SPHS Behavioral Health, Monessen, PA
  (Treatment is provided at this location.)
  724-379-1420

  The Center for Psychiatric & Chemical Dependency Services
  1-877-624-4100
 
  Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic (Pittsburgh, PA)
  412-624-1000 ext. 1
 
  Yablonski Clinic (formerly Centerville Clinic)
  724-632-6801, ext. 148
 
 
Psychiatrists [Back to top]

  (Private Practice-Local)
 
  (Fee, accepts some insurance.  Ask if pre-certification is needed,
  which is often the case with managed care.)
 
  *Dr. Urrea (Psychiatric Associates Inc.
  Offices in Monongahela and Washington, PA)
  724-258-8014
 
  Dr. R.K. Mehta & Associates (Brownsville, PA)
  724-785-9444
 
  Mon Valley Community Health Center (Monessen)
  724-684-9000
 
  Western Psychiatric Institute & Clinic (Pittsburgh)
  412-624-1000 ext. 1
 
  Yablonski Clinic (formerly Centerville Clinic)
  724-632-6801, ext. 148
 
 
National & Local Associations [Back to top]

  Fayette County Drug & Alcohol Commission (Uniontown, PA)
  724-438-3576
 
  Helpline/Find Out
  800-237-1555
 
 
Other Specialty Services [Back to top]

  Eating Disorder Therapist-Emily Heim
  724-884-0466

  Greene County Human Services
  724-852-5276
 
  Parent Advocate Program
  724-225-2061
 
  PA Quitline (Smoking Cessation Assistance)
  1-877-724-1090
 
  Problem Pregnancy Counseling-Women’s Health Services,
  Pittsburgh, PA (Monday-Saturday)
  800-426-4636
 
  SPHS Behavioral Health, Monessen, PA
  724-684- 6489 (Monessen, PA)  
  724-228-2200 (Washington, PA)

 
 
Pain Management [Back to top]

  Center for Pain Control Clinic
  Pittsburgh, PA
  412-578-3350
 
  Pain Management Center of Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh, PA
  412-359-3005
 
  Pain Release Clinic, Pittsburgh, PA
  412-431-7246
 
 
Religious Support [Back to top]

  (*Note: Counselors who provide religious counseling may not be certified.)
 
  Methodist (Across from Dairy Queen, California, PA)
  724-938-2270
 
  Presbyterian (Behind Gas Station, 4th Street, California, PA)
  724-938-7676
 
 
Victims of Violent Crime Treatment & Support Groups Information [Back to top]
 
  (Victim’s Services Centers may provide free help for victims of domestic violence, sexual abuse counseling, and sometimes legal advocacy services for victims, etc.  Call for the specific services offered at the center in your area.)
 
  For general info about services statewide,
  also call: PA Coalition Against Rape
  1-888-772-PCAR
  Local: 1-888-480-7283
 
  Blackburn Center Hotline
  724-837-9540
  724-836-1122 (24 hours)
  1-888-832-2272
 
  Fayette County Domestic Violence
  724-437-2530
 
  SSART (Student Sexual Assault Response
  Team) on campus organization for those affected by sexual assault or
  domestic violence
  724-938-5707 (for appointment)
  724-938-HEAL (hotline)

  Washington County Women’s Shelter
  1-800-791-4000
  724-223-9190