Living with a mental or physical disability is not easy. There will be times when you need outside help. There are resources available to you.
- If you are experiencing a medical emergency call 911.
- If you are experiencing a crisis and you need to speak with someone you can call the following hotlines.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 1-800-273-TALK
- For Residents of Allegheny County Call:
- Resolve Crisis Network: 1-888.7.YOU.CAN or 1-888-796-8226
- Drug and Alcohol Treatment 1-800-662-HELP
- National Alliance on Mental Illness NAMI 1-800-950-6264
- Panic Disorder Information Hotline 1-800-64-PANIC
- Domestic Violence Hotline 1-800-799-7233
- Your Shoes 24/7 Breast Cancer Support Service 1-800-221-2141
- R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation Hotline 1-800-433-0464
You can also find support from other organizations that focus on your disability. There are support groups for many illnesses. Talk to your doctor or therapist to find a support group that is right for you.
Cynthia C. Berger is a Pennsylvania lawyer with 40 years of Social Security Disability experience. Contact us online or call us toll free at 888-572-1164 for a free initial consultation.
