Local Resources
HelpLine
HelpLine is a 24‑hour information and referral service for all Northeastern Pennsylvania social services and first response point for crisis calls: dial 211 or 570‑829‑1341
Mental Health
- Community Counseling Services, Mental Health Crisis Line, Wilkes‑Barre: 570‑552‑6000
- Northeast Counseling Services, Nanticoke: 570-735-7590
- Crisis Response and Recovery Center (located at Wilkes‑Barre General Hospital): 570‑855‑600‑NEPA (6372) or walk-in
Sexual Assault
- Victims Resource Center (Sexual Assault, 24 hour Crisis Hotline): 570‑823‑0765
Domestic Violence
- Domestic Violence Service Center (24 hour Crisis Hotline): 1‑800‑424‑5600
Drugs & Alcohol
- Wyoming Valley Alcohol & Drug Services: 1‑800‑424‑5600
- Catholic Social Services: 570‑822‑7118
National Hotlines
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1‑800‑273‑8255
- National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1‑800‑799‑7233
- National Sexual Assault Hotline (RAINN): 1‑800‑656‑4673