For your journey
Resources
Crisis lines and trusted local community organizations across NEPA — to support you, your loved ones, and our wider community. Looking for videos, reading, or reflection prompts? Visit our Personal Growth page.
In Crisis? Help is Available 24/7
If you or someone you love is in immediate danger, call 911. Otherwise, these free, confidential lines are here for you any time of day or night.
988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline
Call or text, 24/7
Visit websiteCrisis Text Line
24/7 text support
Emergency
Police / Fire / Ambulance
PA HelpLine (general resources)
Connects you to local help
ChildLine (PA Child Abuse Hotline)
Visit websitePoison Control
Visit websiteVeterans Crisis Line
Or text 838255
The Trevor Project (LGBTQ+ youth)
Or text START to 678-678
Visit websiteTrans Lifeline
Peer support by & for trans people
Visit websiteLGBT National Hotline
Confidential peer support & referrals
Visit websiteWarm Line (Peer Support)
Visit websiteLooking for videos, reading & reflection?
Explore educational videos, recommended books from our clinicians, and a printable reflection worksheet on our Personal Growth page.
Local support
Resources in NEPA
Trusted local organizations across Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Susquehanna counties. If you don't see what you need, reach out — we're happy to help connect you.
Advocacy & Support
Lackawanna County Office of Youth & Family Services
570.963.6781123 Wyoming Ave., 4th Fl., Scranton, PA
LGBTQIA+ Community & Support
Rainbow Alliance
NEPA LGBTQ+ advocacy, programs & affirming resource guide
NEPA Pride Project
Pride programming & community-building in NEPA
Queer NEPA
Local queer community support & connection
NEPA Youth Shelter
570.904.7449541 Wyoming Ave., Scranton, PA
After-school drop-in center; LGBTQ+ affirming · Text 570.892.1414
Eastern PA Trans Equity Project
Programs & advocacy for trans Pennsylvanians (Lackawanna, Luzerne & more)
Lehigh Valley Transgender Renaissance
Trans support group & affirming-provider directory
Bradbury-Sullivan LGBT Community Center
610.347.9988522 W. Maple St., Allentown, PA
Arts, health, youth & pride programs
Mazzoni Center
LGBTQ-focused health & wellness services
Xceed Center (Wyoming Valley AIDS Council)
570.821.025057-59 N. Main St., Wilkes-Barre, PA
HIV/AIDS support, education & community space
Drug & Alcohol — Recovery Support
Families & Family Planning
Financial Assistance
Food
Housing
Shelters
Friends of the Poor / Catherine McAuley Center (women only)
570.342.1342430 Pittston Ave., Scranton, PA
Legal Assistance
Medical Services & Hospitals
Leahy Community Health & Family Center
570.941.6112Univ. of Scranton, Scranton, PA
Clinic for the uninsured
Vocational, Education & Rehabilitation
Women's Services
Clothing
Listings provided for community reference. SteadyRise Counseling does not endorse or guarantee services; please contact organizations directly to confirm availability, eligibility, and current information.
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