Resources for
People with Special Needs
In Blair County
Mental Health
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline:
If you or someone you know needs support now,
call or text 988
or
chat 988lifeline.org
The brochure you can download below contains phone numbers and websites to find a provider.
The brochure you can download below contains phone numbers and websites to find
•Counseling for children
•Community & School Based Behavioral Health for children
•Mental Health Services for children
NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Blair County PA
Mental Health Resources- NAMI, the National Alliance on Mental Illness, is the nation’s largest grassroots mental health organization dedicated to building better lives for the millions of Americans affected by mental illness.
NAMI advocates for access to services, treatment, supports and research and is steadfast in its commitment to raising awareness and building a community of hope for all of those in need.
Located in Altoona, PA, NAMI Blair County PA is a NAMI Affiliate. NAMI Blair County PA and dedicated volunteer grassroots leaders work together to raise awareness and provide essential education, advocacy and support group programs for people living with mental illness and their loved ones. NAMI Blair County PA addresses the mental illness needs of our community, replaces stigma with understanding and helps thousands of families and individuals each year.
We provide referrals to county resources as well as mental health education courses, presentations to help remove the stigma of mental illness and support groups.
Steps to begin Recieving Services: Contact our office via email: office.blairnami@gmail.com or phone 814-327-7083 You can call or visit our website for dates and times of support groups and/or education classes. People are welcome to just show up to support group without advance calling. But registration is required for mental health courses. This allows us to know how much materials to have on hand. Address: 711 9th Ave. Suite #2 Altoona, PA 16602 Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 3:00 Phone Number: 814-327-7083 Email Address: office.blairnami@gmail.com Eligibility Requirements: NAMI does not require insurance for the use of their services. We do have memberships that give unlimited accesses to individuals and/or families to all of NAMI’S tools, services and supports. But, individuals may also attend mental health courses and support groups free of charge without a membership. Cost: Our services are provided at no cost to everyone Do you accept private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare: No need for insurance Benefits Counseling: We will give referrals for in this area Help to pay for services: Not needed. We occasionally receive donations to provide scholarships. Services: Help Finding Resources Mental Health Education Mental Health Programs and Advocacy One-on-one assistance: We can refer to one-on-one assistance While determining which resources are the best for you or your loved one, this organization would like you to know: NAMI provides presentations and programs for children as young as 4 years old all the way through college. To learn more, go to: https://www.namiblaircountypa.org (button to website can be found below) Weekly/monthly activities Schedule: Calendar of events will be updated as new programs come along on our website. Social Media: (All have a button below) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NAMIBlairCountyPA, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nami-blair-county-020594211/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/NamiBlair @BlairNami Instagram: NAMI Blair County PA Instagram @namiblair Important Facts about NAMI Membership: **Note: Individuals and/or families may attend NAMI programs free of charge (except for the annual conference, there is a fee for that) even if they are not a member** Why NAMI Membership Matters: You become the VOICE for those who have no voice. It provides ADVOCACY for individuals and their families Afflicted or Dealing with a Mental Health Condition. There is STRENGTH in NUMBERS It provides a forum for Mental Health Legislation REFORM. Membership will increase Blair County's REPRESENTATION with both state and national organizations Membership helps offset the cost of program materials, thus enabling us to keep our PROGRAMS FREE to everyone (ex: support groups, education courses, training, etc) MemberBenefits Include: - Membership at NAMI Blair County PA comes with a subscription to our flagship magazine NAMI ADVOCATE. - Up to date information and opportunities to participate in clinical studies, legislation and public policy surveys and REFORM. -FULL ONLINE ACCESS to all NAMI features and forums on the NAMI National website. -Members only DISCOUNTS at the online NAMI store. -EXCLUSIVE invitations and discounts to all NAMI events, including NAMI national & local conferences. -Members only ACCESS to our local free lending library. -VOLUNTEER opportunities, celebrations and much more. The different membership levels are: - $60 per year for a Household membership that includes all members of a household living at the same address -$40 per year for a Regular membership which is an individual membership for one person -$5 per year for an Open Door membership for an individual member with limited financial resources
Lexington Clubhouse Part of UPMC Western Behavioral Health of the Alleghenies
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program: Teaching independent living skills, social skills, and employment skills through the work order day of the clubhouse. Skills are taught by doing various tasks throughout the day.
To Learn more or begin recieving these services.... Steps to begin receiving services: Anyone can ask for a referral. The referral must be completed by a PCP, Certified Nurse Practitioner, Physician's Assistant, psychiatrist or psychologist. Eligibility Requirements: Must be Blair County residents aged 18 and over with a mental illness that creates a disruption to their life in some way. Qualifying diagnoses include major mood disorder, bipolar, schizophrenia, schizoaffective, and borderline personality disorder. Address: 911 Lexington Avenue Altoona PA 16601 Hours of Operation: 7:30AM - 3:30PM Phone Number: 814-940-6065 Email Address: harmonca@upmc.edu Cost: No cost to people. Services are Medicaid or County billed. Help to pay for services: N/A Benefits Counseling: No, but we refer out for benefits counseling. Do you accept private insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare: Medicaid To learn more, go to: https://www.upmc.com/locations/hospitals/western-psychiatric/services/outpatient-and-community-services/wbh-alleghenies Social Media: https://clubhouse-intl.org/ Is there transportation to and from the program? Is there a fee for this? Yes. It is free, but the van makes one drop off in the morning and one pick up in the afternoon. While determining which resources are the best for you or your loved one, this organization would like you to know: We are a safe community for adults with severe mental illness to come and meet others with similar mental health experiences. Members work together to make and serve lunch, complete clerical tasks, and develop friendships.
Resource from a Transition Coordinator
Mental Health: https://www.therapistaid.com/tools/none/adolescents