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of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

    The .gov means its official.

    Local, state, and federal government websites often end in .gov. Commonwealth of Pennsylvania government websites and email systems use "pennsylvania.gov" or "pa.gov" at the end of the address. Before sharing sensitive or personal information, make sure you're on an official state website. 

    ​No Insurance Coverage

    While parity laws only apply to health insurance plans, there are resources available to you to help with finding mental health and substance use disorder treatment and even to help you get health insurance coverage.

    Substance Use Disorder Resources

    Get Help Now Hotline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)
    If you are looking for substance use disorder treatment options or resources for yourself or a loved one, help is available.

    The Department of Drug and Alcohol Program's (DDAP) Get Help Now Hotline is confidential and available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and in both English and Spanish to all Pennsylvanians regardless of insurance. It is staffed by trained professionals who can connect you directly to local treatment and resources. If you prefer, there is also an online chat option and the ability to text for help by texting 717-216-0905.

    DDAP Online Treatment Resources
    Additional resources and treatment options are also available through DDAP's 'Find Treatment' webpage.

    Behavioral and Mental Health Resources

    Mental Health in PA
    Find resources from the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) for mental health and substance use disorder, Children/Adolescent Resources, and Adult/Older Adults Resources by visiting Mental Health in PA.

    988: A Direct Link For Suicide Prevention and Crisis Support
    It's now easier for Pennsylvanians to connect to behavioral or mental health crisis services. Contacting 988 will connect individuals to 24/7 free and confidential support if they are in distress or in need of prevention and crisis resources for themselves or a loved one. Learn more about 988 in Pennsylvania.

    Get Covered

    If you don't currently have insurance coverage there may be ways to get coverage.  Visit our How to Get Health Insurance page for a list of all the available options and information on how to get started.