Penn State Abington

Emotional Support Services

PSU Dedicated Toll Free Hotline for Sexual Assault and Relationship Violence accessible 24 hours a day 7days/week: 800-550-7575. Print hotline flyer

PSU Online Resource

Sexual Assault Awareness Modules with information & resources on sexual assault & sexual harassment.

In Montgomery County

Women’s Center of Montgomery County, Toll Free 24-hour Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-773-2424 & Korean Hotline: 215-886-8725
Victim Services Center: www.vscmontcopa.org , 18 W. Airy St., Norristown, PA19401, Toll free hotline: 1-888-521-0983
Sexual violence: 620-277-5200
Rape support, information and services: accompaniment to hospital and/or police in crisis and throughout criminal proceedings if desired; counseling services including individual, crisis and support groups; advocacy: information on victims’ rights and assistance with victim compensation.
Laurel House

In Philadelphia:

Women Against Abuse, 24 hour hotline for domestic violence: toll free 1-866-723-3014, Shelter services providing legal help for domestic violence victims, counseling and support
Women Organized Against Rape & Rape Crisis Center, hotline:215-985-3333, specialized treatment services, prevention and educational programs and advocacy for the rights of victims of sexual assault, free counseling for survivors of rape and childhood sexual abuse. Services available for family members.

In Bucks County:

Network of Victim Assistance, hotline 1-800-675-6900
services: short term individual and group counseling for victims and loved ones, referral for ongoing counseling, advocacy, accompaniment to hospital, police and legal proceedings if desired, help with victim’s compensation.

Mental Health Information

American Psychological Association
Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance: support for and information on mood disorders and including local support groups
National Alliance for the Mentally Ill: for those with mental health difficulties and their families and friends
Jed Foundation on mental health and suicide prevention
PSU on-line resources

Alcohol and Other Addictions

Treatment directories online
Alcoholics Anonymous
Alanon
Narcotics Anonymous
Nar-anon Family Groups
Gamblers Anonymous
Gam-anon (for family and friends of someone with a gambling problem)
Co-Dependents Anonymous: (a fellowship for people who want to develop healthy relationships)
Smoking Cessation:

Eating Disorders

Offers support groups for individuals with anorexia and bulimia and separate groups for families and friends, informational meetings with guest speakers,referrals for psychological and medical help.
www.aabaphila.org
215-221-1864

residential, day and intensive outpatient programs and support groups for individuals and their families and friends.
215-482-5353 or 1-800-RENFREW

Trauma Resources

For a national organization dedicated to helping men who have unwanted or abusive sexual experiences in childhood live healthier, happier lives.
Nationally, RAINN (Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network) provides information and a 24-hour hotline (1-800-656-HOPE).
For guidelines on dealing with difficult events and the road to resilience.
For a list of suggestions on how to cope with trauma, specifically skills for facilitators.
For resources on how to have difficult dialogues in the classroom regarding recent events.
For information on conflict resolution skills, specifically for students.
For tips on managing strong emotional reactions to traumatic events (for parents and teachers).
For information about child sexual abuse and other types of child trauma the National Child Traumatic Stress Network has information and other resources available.