Connecting Locally
Resources & Services
Looking for access to services, resources, and connections outside of Angelus Therapeutic Services? We are attempting to develop a listing of providers and resources we are aware of in the community that may be of use to those we serve. It is an active work in progress but here is what we have collected so far:
Crisis & Emergency Services
Arise Lawrence County- Domestic violence & Abuse Services
Services include:
Counseling services are offered, free of charge, to:
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Groups
- Adults
- Children
Counseling services are not only available to survivors, but to their family, friends and other support systems.
Arise offers group counseling sessions.
- Ongoing weekly self-esteem group for adults
- Parenting Classes are offered throughout the year
- Child and adolescent support groups are offered throughout the year
Arise counselors are trained in a variety of evidenced-based techniques and other best-practice including, but not limited to:
- Trauma Therapy
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- The Incredible Year Parenting Curriculum
- A Window Between Worlds
- Somatic Experiencing
- Expressive Arts Therapy
National Domestic Violence Helpline
Free. Confidential. 24/7.
1-800-799-7233
Suicide Prevention Services
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Crisis Text Line | Text HOME To 741741 for free 24/7
- Lawrence County Crisis: 724.652.9000
- Mercer County Crisis: (724) 662-2227
- PA Suicide_Prevention_Hotlines.pdf (pa.gov) – Phone #s for ALL PA based Crisis lines statewide
- Lawrence County PA Suicide Prevention Coalition: FACEBOOK PAGE
- Trevor Project- Crisis hotline for LGBTQ youth: 866-488-7386
- American Foundation for Suicide Prevention
Addiction Services
Alcoholics Anonymous/ Narcotics Anonymous meetings
Click Here to bring up a search window for AA meetings based on days, time and locations.
Click Here to bring up a listing of local NA meetings.
Lawrence County Drug & Alcohol Commission
The Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission provides a full continuum of drug and alcohol services. Internally, we provide the following services:
- Administration
- Case Management (Assessment, Treatment Referral, and Case Coordination)
- Prevention/Education (Alcohol, Tobacco, Drugs, Character Building, and Gambling)
- Student Assistance Program (Grades 7-12)
- Family Intervention Program
- Kauffman’s Korner
- Recovery Support Services
- Warmline
The Lawrence County Drug and Alcohol Commission contracts with local and/or out-of-county providers for the following services:
- Intervention (Adolescent & Adult)
- Inpatient Hospital Detoxification and Rehabilitation
- Inpatient Non-Hospital Detoxification and Rehabilitation
- Partial Hospitalization
- Halfway House
- Outpatient
- Intensive Outpatient
- Medication Assisted Treatment
20 E. Washington Street, 2nd Floor
New Castle, PA 16101
724-658-5580
Fax: 724-658-2427
info@lawsca.swsix.com
Lawrence County Mental Health & Wellness
Dr. Michael A. McMullen, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC
Treating Adult Psychiatric Mental Health & Substance Abuse issues.
- Suboxone
- Vivitrol
Address:
3411 Wilmington Road
New Castle, Pa 16105
Phone: 724-856-3167
Fax: 724-856-8188
Business Hours:
9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Thursday
Closed Friday with evening hours by appointment only.
New Horizons
New Horizons Treatment Center
Intensive Outpatient Counseling
4 N. Mill Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Hours
Monday – Friday: 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
Tuesday & Wednesday until 6:00 pm
O.A.R.S- Opioid Addiction & Recovery Services
Medication Assisted Treatment Options
- Medical Marijuana
- Suboxone
- Vivtrol
210 W. Washington Street
New Castle, PA
*also works as a Primary Care Provider to meet all your medical and mental health medication needs
White Deer Run
Intensive Outpatient Counseling
Groups & Individual Counseling
413 Highland Ave
New Castle, PA 16101
Anger Management Classes
Penn State Extension
Anger Management Classes
Date/Time
Fees/Admission; $50
New Castle Public Library
207 E North St
New Castle, Pa 16101
Contact Information
Autism Services
Comprehensive Children & Family Services
COMPREHENSIVE’s Specialized Autism Program:
The Autism/PDD Program at COMPREHENSIVE Children and Family Services helps children achieve their fullest potential. We provide families with a support network of information and consulting services that strives to meet the behavioral and emotional needs of the child. Our program develops self-esteem, self-sufficiency, and social skills enabling the child to successfully function within the community. At COMPREHENSIVE Children and Family Services, we take multiple approaches to treat your child. We believe that each child is unique, has special qualities, and that care should be individualized and reflect this philosophy. Our knowledgeable, caring, and experienced staff is committed to providing the highest standards of service.
COMPREHENSIVE’s Autism Support Group:
We are pleased to be able to offer a support group for parents of children with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Each meeting a topic is selected and information is presented by a member of our clinical staff, discussions are held on issues important to you as parents, and space is provided for your children to play under the supervision of members of our TSS staff. To find out the date, time and topic of the next meeting and for additional information on this aspect of our autism program, please call our Sharon office at (724) 981-9900 or Toll Free (800) 630-2237.
NEW CASTLE OFFICE
2703 W. State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 800-630-2237
SHARON OFFICE
194 East State Street
Sharon, PA 16146
phone: 724-981-9900
ELLWOOD CITY OFFICE
229 Portersville Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
phone: 800-630-2237
MEADVILLE OFFICE
15957 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville, PA 16335
phone: 800-630-2237
Eating Disorders & Treatment
The Emily Program
Services include:
- Eating disorder assessments
- Individual therapy
- 24/7 Residential treatment available close by in Cleveland Heights, OH
- Telehealth Counseling Available
Located at:
4001 Stonewood Drive, Suite 200
Wexford, PA 15090
Toll Free: 1-888-364-5977
F: 724-720-9406
With Additional Locations in Cleveland & Columbus Ohio, Minnesota, and Washington
Food & Financial Assistance
Glory Grille
Free Community Lunch
1st & 3rd Saturdays every month
11:30 AM- 1:00 PM
Clothing Closet (free clothing giveaway)
1st Saturday each month
First Presbyterian Church
125 North Jefferson Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Office: 724-652-7706
People in Need
People in Need has a food pantry contracted with the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. The federal government provides some basic commodity foods through the Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). The program offers assistance to those who meet the household income guidelines. Non-perishable donations are welcome. Please call for appointments. Food pantry is open on Thursdays, 9:00am – 3:00pm |
Utility Assistance: People in Need assists people in applying for:
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Main Office
2703 West State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 657-3303, Receptionist: Ext. 100
Fax: (724) 657-3326
Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Ellwood City Office
229 Portersville Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: (724) 752-9114
Fax: (724) 752-9120
Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Closed Weds
rescue mission
Community Meal Program:
Meal Open to anyone in the community at 319 S Croton Avenue, New Castle, PA:
Monday – Friday 12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.
Saturday and Holidays 1:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Sunday 5:00 p.m.
Enter the building at the Men’s Ministry entrance.
Family Care Food Pantry:
Located at 319 S Croton Avenue, New Castle, PA:
Monday – Friday
9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. and 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
Applicants must call 724-652-4321 to arrange an appointment. Identification and proof of income for everyone in the household should be brought to the appointment.
Enter the building at the Family Care Ministry entrance.
Inter-Church Food Pantry:
Monday and Thursday 12:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.
This service is provided to any area church that has a member of their congregation that has a need for food. Applicants must bring a referral form from their Pastor. The Pastor is responsible for evaluating the applicant’s need. Applicants must call ahead to make an appointment.
Pastors may contact the Family Care Ministry at 724-652-4321 to obtain a referral form.
Gender & Sexuality Supports
PFLAG- Parents and Friends of Lesbians and Gays
Our 400+ chapter network provides confidential peer support, education and advocacy in communities in nearly all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Our 200,000+ members and supporters cross multiple generations of American families in major urban centers, small cities, and rural areas. PFLAG has been saving lives, strengthening families, changing hearts, minds and laws since 1972. Our family and ally voice is integral to advancing equality.
Inpatient Psychiatric Care
Clarion Psychiatric Center
Main Number: 800-253-4906
Generations Behavioral Health
Acute, short-term inpatient stabilization for those struggling with mental, behavioral health and addiction-based needs
196 Colonial Drive
Youngstown, OH 44505
Hospital: (234) 232-7500
Admissions: (234) 232-7459
Sharon Regional Behavioral Health Services
Main Number: 724-983-3911
Inpatient Hospitalization: Adults
Sharon Regional provides treatment for acute psychiatric conditions to adults in a comfortable, open setting.
Adult Services include:
- Treatment of mental health disorders provided by a team of specialists, including psychiatrists, nurses, social workers and psychologists
- Thorough psychiatric and medical assessment
- Group and individual treatment sessions
- Medication management
- Coordination with outpatient services to provide ongoing care and treatment upon discharge to the most appropriate level of care
- Family education and comprehensive discharge planning
Adult Unit Visiting Hours
Last names starting with A-L
- Monday and Wednesday: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Last names starting with M-Z
- Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.
*No visiting hours on Friday
Adult Unit Phone Numbers:
724-983-5590
724-983-5591
*10-minute limit on calls
Inpatient Hospitalization: Children and Adolescents
Sharon Regional’s Child and Adolescent unit provides treatment for behavioral health disorders in children and teens ages 5-18. We make the patient’s family an integral part of the treatment program, and establish close ties with the child’s school, physicians, and community agencies to coordinate the most effective care possible.
Child & Adolescent Services include:
- A thorough psychiatric and medical assessment of each individual by a team of psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, psychiatric nurses, social workers and other staff to accurately develop a specialized treatment plan.
- Individual and group therapies and family education.
- Multi-disciplinary treatment for depression, anxiety, mood and adjustment disorders, attention deficit and hyperactivity and other serious mental disorders.
- Education on psychiatric disorders and current treatment options.
- Medication evaluation and management.
- Coordination with outpatient services to provide ongoing care and treatment upon discharge to the most appropriate level of care.
- Academic instruction is provided during the school year.
Child/Adolescent Unit Visiting Hours
Last names starting with A-L
- Monday and Wednesday: 6:30-7:30 p.m.
- Saturday: 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.
Last names starting with M-Z
- Tuesday and Thursday: 6:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Sunday: 1-2 p.m. and 6:30-7:30 p.m.
There are no visiting hours on Friday.
For more information on visiting a patient, please call the nurses’ station 24-hours a day at 724-983-3889.
If you are unable to wait, or are in crisis, go directly to the Emergency Care Center at Sharon Regional Medical Center, at 740 East State St., Sharon, PA 16146. An assessment will be completed and appropriate treatment or recommendations provided.
LGBTQ Services
Persad Center
Pittsburgh Location
5301 Butler St, Suite 100
Pittsburgh, PA 15201
Mon – Thurs, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
The Trevor Project
Pregnancy & Parenting
Alpha Omega Center
- Free Services Include:
- Pregnancy Testing
- Ultrasound
- Parenting education and material assistance for men and women who are expectant parents and parents with children three and under
- FREE STI testing and treatment
- Post abortion counseling
321 N. Jefferson Street
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 698-2689
247 S. Main Street
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
(724) 406-0673
3096 Sandy Lake – Grove City Rd.
Sandy Lake, PA 16153
(724) 658-6329 ext 1405
Children's Advocacy Center of Lawrence County
The Children’s Advocacy Center (CAC) of Lawrence County is a multi-purpose, kid- and family- friendly, private nonprofit agency.
The CAC’s four main goals are:
- Prevention
Early Head Start (EHS)
The Nurse-Family Partnership (NFP) serving Lawrence and Mercer Counties
Parents as Teachers
Next Level Fatherhood
- Intervention
- Family support programs
- Forensic interview
- Trauma-informed outpatient victim services
Education, Support, and Training
1, 2, 3, 4 parents
Child trauma workshops and training
Cribs for Kids partner
Infant massage
Mommy and Me breastfeeding support group
Parent Café
Darkness to Light® Stewards of Children®
Triple P: positive parenting program
Outreach
- Food/nutrition distribution program
- Great Childhood campaign
- Adopt a Family
- Give Thanks Day
We offer programs in:
- New Castle
- Ellwood City
- Sharon
2010 W. State St.
New Castle, PA 16105
724-658-4688
Penn State Extension- Parenting Classes
Co-parenting for your Child’s Success
About
Date/Time
6:00 pm -8:00 pm
New Castle Public Library
207 E North St
New Castle, Pa 16101
Contact Information
People in Need
Through the WIN program, People in Need provides assistance in pregnancies by providing compassionate, practical, life-affirming alternatives to abortion by providing:
To be eligible, parents must register for the program during their pregnancy. There is no cost to anyone who lives in Pennsylvania |
WOMEN IN NEED LOCATIONS:
New Castle Office
2703 West State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
(724) 657-3303
Mon thru Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM
EMAIL: director@pinpa.org
Ellwood City Office
229 Portersville Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
(724) 752-9114
Mon-Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Closed Weds
Hermitage Office
2140 Highland Rd
Hermitage, PA 16148
(724) 346-1024
Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM
East Brady Office
502 Ferry Street
East Brady, PA 16028
(724) 526-5691
Mon: 10:30AM – 6:30PM
Tues – Fri: 8:30AM – 4:30PM
Sharon Office
194 East State Street
Sharon, PA 16146
(724) 981-9900
Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM
New Wilmington Office
United Methodist Church
125 S Mercer St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
(724) 657-3303 ext 106
Weds only: 8:00AM-3:00PM
Psychiatrists, Medication Services, & Counseling
community alternatives
700 S. Scotland Lane
New Castle, PA 16101
Ph: 724-652-2211
Fax: 724-652-2557
Services Provided:
- BHRS/Wraparound Services
- Outpatient Mental Health Counseling Centers in New Castle, and Bridgewater Pennsylvania
- In-Home Services tailored to the specific needs of County CYS & JPO
- Homemaker Services for families involved with Children & Youth Service agencies
- Effective Parenting
- Supervised Visitation and monitoring
- Specialized groups and training – including anger management and parenting.
- Correctional Alternatives Program – an alternative to juvenile detention utilizing electronic monitoring, intense counseling and supervision.
Compassion Mental Health
Santiago Almanzar, MD &
Rachel Diaz, MD
Mayzon Health Center Suite 304
3124 Wilmington Road
New Castle, PA 16105
Phone: 724-856-8620
Fax: 724-856-8622
Human Services Center
Medication Services:
- Suzanne Lucot, MD- Child Psychiatrist- 3+
- Matthew Mccray Ashby, MD- ages 6-25
- Cara McCandless, MD
- Peg Harper, CRNP
- Michael Dickson, PhD CRNP kids & adults
Offices in New Castle & Ellwood City, PA
Crisis Line 724.652.9000
Main Line: 724.658.3578
E-Mail: info@humanservicescenter.net
Lawrence County Mental Health & Wellness
Dr. Michael A. McMullen, DNP, FNP, PMHNP-BC
Treating Adult Psychiatric Mental Health & Substance Abuse issues.
Address:
3411 Wilmington Road
New Castle, Pa 16105
Phone: 724-856-3167
Fax: 724-856-8188
Business Hours:
9:00am – 5:00pm Monday – Thursday
Closed Friday with evening hours by appointment only.
People in Need
Jonathan Fellion CRNP/PCNS- Adults
Dr. Rasim Diler, M.D., Child & Adolecent
Main Office
2703 West State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone: (724) 657-3303, Receptionist: Ext. 100
Fax: (724) 657-3326
Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Ellwood City Office
229 Portersville Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
Phone: (724) 752-9114
Fax: (724) 752-9120
Hours: Mon – Fri: 8:30AM-4:30PM
Closed Weds
Psych Med Associates
Mark Matta, D.O.
Terri Sharo, CRNP
Jonathan Fellion, CRNP
Shelby Waltman, CRNP
Emily Starn, CRNP
Nicole DiMarco, PA
2616 Wilmington Rd. Suite A
New Castle, PA 16105
Phone # (724) 652-2323
Fax # (724) 654-3461
Paoletta’s Psychological Services
Psychological Counseling Services
Paoletta’s Positive Solution for Kids
456 North Pitt St.
Mercer, PA 16137
- Individual, Couple, & Family Counseling
- Psychiatric Evaluations and Medication Management – board certified psychiatrist, Dr. Ronald McFadden.
- Psychological Evaluations & Testing – Our clinical psychologist provides psychological testing and evaluations.
- Intensive Behavioral Health Services
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing Therapy
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT) – This program is for families who have children ages 2.5 up to 7 years that have behavior problems.
Ramsey Ahmed, MD
Adult, Adolescent and Child Psychiatry services for Primary Health Network. Available at:
New Castle Primary Care | Telepsychiatry
1112 S. Mill St., New Castle, PA 161011-724-658-4564
Sharon Medical Group Behavioral Health | Psychiatry
63 Pitt Street, Sharon, PA 16146724-704-7272
Richardson Psychiatric Associates
Prescribers:
- Randolph Richardson, MD- Adults 55+
- Lisa Richardson, NP Children, Teens & Adults under 55
Counselors:
- Renee Moldovan, LCSW
- Dave Hunter, LCSW
- Carla Betros, LPC
- Lori Malec, LOC
- Jill Latore, LCSW
11 Shenango Road, Suite 1
New Castle, PA 16105
Phone: (724) 657-1881
Sharon Regional Health System
Sharon Regional Medical Center provides outpatient psychiatric services, including the evaluation and diagnosis of mental illness, medication management, and psychological testing.
Psychiatrists:
- Stevem Riggall, MD
- Wally Novero, MD
- Brandi Stein, PA
Partial Hospitalization Programs:
- Kite Strings- Child Partial
- Pathfinders- Adolescent Partial
- Passages – Adult Partial
Behavioral Health Outpatient Services
- 2375 Garden Way
- Hermitage, PA 16148
- 724-983-5454
Behavioral Health Inpatient Services:
- 740 E State Street
- Sharon, PA 16146
WILMINGTON PSYCHIATRIC AND COUNSELING
Timothy Schneider, MD
142 N Market St
New Wilmington, PA 16142
Psychologists/BHRS Providers
Stephanie Anderson
Psychological Evaluations
724-856-3657
community alternatives
Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services
Psychological Evaluations and BHRS/Wraparound Services provided
700 S. Scotland Lane
New Castle, PA 16101
Ph: 724-652-2211 / 800-332-1208
Fax: 724-652-2557
Comprehensive Children & Family Services
INTENSIVE BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES
Individual Services
- Behavior Consultant (BC) Services
- Mobile Therapy (MT) Services
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Services
Applied Behavior Analysis Services (ABA Services)
- Behavior Analytic (BA) Services or Behavior Consultant–ABA (BC-ABA) Services
- Assistant Behavior Consultant-ABA (Asst. BC-ABA) Services
- Behavior Consultant (BC) Services-ABA
- Behavioral Health Technician (BHT) Services-ABA
Group Services
- Group ABA
- School-Based Programs
- After School Programs
- Summer Therapeutic Activities Program (STAP)
Autism Supports
NEW CASTLE OFFICE
2703 W. State Street
New Castle, PA 16101
phone: 800-630-2237
SHARON OFFICE
194 East State Street
Sharon, PA 16146
phone: 724-981-9900
ELLWOOD CITY OFFICE
229 Portersville Road
Ellwood City, PA 16117
phone: 800-630-2237
MEADVILLE OFFICE
15957 Conneaut Lake Road
Meadville, PA 16335
phone: 800-630-2237
Lawrence County Mental Health/Development Services
Lawrence County Mental Health/Development Services
Gettings Annex
439 Countyline Street
New Castle, PA 16101
Phone:724-658-2538
Business Hours: Weekdays 8:00 am-4:00 pm
24 Hour Mental Health Crisis Service – (724) 652-9000
Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Inc.
Mercer County Behavioral Health Commission, Inc.
8406 Sharon-Mercer Road
Mercer, PA 16137
Crisis Hotline: 724 662-2227
Central Intake: 724 662-2230
General Information: 724 662-1550
Paoletta’s Psychological Services
Psychological Evaluations & Testing
Intensive Behavioral Health Services – Area children through age 21 can receive services through our IBHS program. IBHS aims to increase positive, socially appropriate behaviors. This service is family and child centered and addresses the child’s behavior where it occurs, in the home, school, or social settings.
Paoletta’s Positive Solution for Kids
456 North Pitt St.
Mercer, PA 16137
Vocational & Psychological Services (VPS)
Vocational Psychological Services offers psychological evaluation and assists in providing BHRS services to theese eligible
LAWRENCE/VENANGO COUNTIES
115 East North Street
New Castle, PA 16101
PH: 724-656-6866 • 724-656-6866
Fax: 724-656-6870
Email: vpslawrence@comcast.net
MERCER/CRAWFORD COUNTIES
76 Jefferson Avenue
Sharon, PA 16146
PH: 724-982-4790 • 724-982-4790
Fax: 724-982-4792
Email: vpsmercer1@verizon.net
350 North Main Street
Butler, PA 16001
PH: 724-287-5604 • 724-287-5604
Fax: 724-287-3779
Email: vpsbutler2@zoominternet.net
Wraparound Coordinator: Tammy Thompson, BS
SLIPPERY ROCK OFFICE
100 Arrowhead Drive
Suite 200
Slippery Rock, PA
16057
PH: 724-794-1954 • 724-794-1954
Fax: 724-794-1905
Email: vpsdocs@zoominternet.net
Director of Clinical Services: Doug Walter, MA LBS
Respite Services
Vocational & Psychological Services (VPS)
Respite care services are designed to offer families the opportunity for a break from caregiving responsibilities. This is time away to take care of needed or restoritive care while a trained provider stays at your home to care for your child. It may also be used for assistance in caring for your child while you do needed or desired tasks at home.
Eligibility: Lawrence County Resident, Age 2-21 witj behavioral or emotional disabilities.
Contact Ashley Black or Eric Verdi for more information.
724-656-6866
Program funded by Lawrence County Mental Health and Developmental Services (MH/DS)
*By listing them here we are not recommending or endorsing any particular resource, we are just attempting to provide a registry of what’s available.
Have a service or resources you are aware of that we don’t have listed?
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