Psychiatric Resources & Hotlines
Crisis Situations
In Cases of Emergency – Dial 911, 988 or go to your nearest ER.
Philadelphia: Crisis Center, Mobile Treatment and Other Resources can be found at DBHIDS or by calling 215.686.4420.
Manhattan: Crisis Respite Center and other Local Mental Health Resources can be found here. Mobile treatment team information can be found here.
Delaware: “Delaware 211” offers mental health resources and crisis support information for their community.
Suicide Prevention, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence & Drug & Alcohol Treatment Hotlines:
- National Suicide Hotline — 1-800-784-2433
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention — www.afsp.org
- National Child Abuse Hotline — 1-800-4-A-CHILD
- National Domestic Violence Hotline — 1-800-799-7233
- Drug and Alcohol Treatment Hotline — 1-800-662-HELP
Patient & Family Support for Specific Mental Health Conditions:
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) — www.nami.org
- Patient and Family Support and Education
- Anxiety & Depression Association of America – www.adaa.org
- Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance — www.dbsalliance.org
- Attention Deficit Disorder Association — www.add.org
- Al-Anon — www.al-anon.org
Friends and Families of individuals with alcohol use disorders find understanding and support. Find a meeting by clicking the above link or call 1-888-425-2666 - Nar-Anon — www.Nar-Anon.org
Friends and families of substance users find understanding and support.
Find a meeting by clicking the above link or call 1-800-477-6291
Find a Meeting for Alcohol, other Substance Use Disorders & Addictions:
- Alcoholics Anonymous — www.aa.org
- Narcotics Anonymous — www.na.org
- NET Addiction – The Center for Internet Addiction
- Gambler’s Anonymous – Education, Resources and Meetings
- Sex Addicts Anonymous – Education, Resources and Meetings
National Resources for Grieving Children & Adults:
National Alliance for Children’s Grief – The NACG raises awareness about the needs of children and teens who are grieving a death and provides education and resources for anyone who supports them.
Grief Share – Grief and Loss Support Groups, offered in-person and online.
AARP – Grief, Loss and End of Life – Articles and Resources.
Finding a Mental Health Provider
Individuals may contact Dr. Pagnani or his colleagues by calling 267-687-0655 x 1.
Many providers at Rittenhouse Psychiatric Associates are able to schedule new patients for Psychiatric Evaluations, Medication Management and Psychotherapy. RPA is a network of 25 psychiatrists, psychiatric nurse practitioners and psychologists who are licensed in several states, and practice academically oriented, holistic and evidenced-based psychiatric care.
If you are interested in finding a physician who directly accepts insurance, please see the information below.
- Psychology Today is a website where individuals can search for mental health specialists throughout the country, filtering insurance accepted and areas of expertise.
- Local Hospitals – Patients can also contact their local academic hospitals and either schedule with their outpatient psychiatric providers, or ask who they recommend in your area.
To Schedule an Appointment w/ Dr. Chris Pagnani, MD:
Scheduling@RittenhousePA.com
267-687-0655 x 1