Crisis/Behavioral Health Resources

 
If you have concerns about yourself or a loved one, the following crisis organizations can provide 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, free and confidential support for people in distress, prevention, and crisis resources.
 
Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 or 1-800-273-8255
 
Crisis Text Line
Text HELLO to 741741
 
UPMC Altoona Crisis Center
814-889-2289
 
 
 
Resources and Tips
 
Alcohol and/or Drug Abuse Assistance
 
Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships (BDAP) offer effective prevention, intervention, and referral to treatment services to individuals and families in our county. 
 
Behavioral Health Services
 
UPMC Western Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies (WBHA) Formally know as Home Nursing Agency Services, provides mental and behavioral health programs for both children and adults in Blair County.
 
 
 
Student Assistance Intervention Team (SAIT) The purpose of SAIT is to identify and assist students who may be experiencing behavior or academic problems in school. At times, these problems may be related to mental health and/or alcohol or other drug use.
The team utilizes a systematic process along with specially trained personnel to intervene and refer these students to appropriate in school and/or community services.
 
Addressing Grief and Loss
 
Helping with Stress
 
AAHS Mindfulness Site

Additional Educational Resources:

 

Drug and Alcohol Abuse

Loss

Suicide Prevention

Violence