EMERGENCIES
In case of a behavioral health emergency, call the Resolve Crisis Network:
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1-888-7-YOU-CAN
(1-888-796-8226)
Round-the-clock telephone crisis intervention and mobile behavioral health crisis intervention services are available for all Allegheny County residents – children, adolescents, adults and older adults. Insurance coverage is NOT required.
Callers are put in touch with professional mental health and addictions counselors to receive immediate confidential crisis counseling, emergency support, and/or be referred to someone for ongoing help. In addition, a mobile crisis team that can travel to the site of the crisis is available 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Walk-in services and short-term overnight services are also available. Specialized teams are available for child, adolescent and family interventions.
Resolve is made possible through the partnership of Allegheny County and the Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC).
Allegheny County Information, Referral and Emergency Services
(IRES) at (412) 350-4457 or 911, TTY 412-350-3467
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This number answers 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and puts callers in touch with Allegheny County staff who can provide information, find someone to provide ongoing help, or help arrange involuntary examination and treatment when needed. All involuntary commitments must go through IRES or the police department.