Suicide Prevention

Act 71

On June 26, 2014, Act 71 was signed into law. This new legislation requires educational entities to: (1) create a youth suicide awareness and prevention policy and (2) offer continuing professional development in youth suicide awareness and prevention for professional educators in buildings serving students in grades 6 through 12. Furthermore, Section 1526 clearly enables schools to integrate curricula on this issue in their educational programs in compliance with their policies on juvenile suicide awareness and prevention.

Act 71 requires the Penn Hills School District to provide continuing suicide prevention training to district staff.

Policy 819 - Suicide Awareness Prevention and Response

988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline

The 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline is a national network of local crisis centers that provides free and confidential emotional support to people in suicidal crisis or emotional distress 24 hours a day, 7 days a week in the United States. We're committed to improving crisis services and advancing suicide prevention by empowering individuals, advancing professional best practices, and building awareness.

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Resolve Crisis Center

Who we are

Everyone experiences moments of crisis in life. You might be struggling with depression or substance abuse. Or maybe you’re overwhelmed by problems at work, feeling lonely, or having a conflict with a loved one. Whether your problem is large or small, talking with someone can help. Most of all, don’t wait for a problem to get out of control. Just call resolve Crisis Services for help at 1-888-796-8226.

Our walk-in crisis center is located at 333 North Braddock Ave.

Mobile Teams

Walk-In Center

Children and Teens

We offer 24/7 crisis treatment, interventions, and home visits. For more information, call the resolve Crisis Services hotline at 1-888-796-8226.

Child and Adolescent Crisis Team Intervention Services (CACTIS)

CACTIS is part of resolve Crisis Services and provides crisis intervention and supplementary support in the home, school, and community to children and adolescents with emotional and behavioral issues. CACTIS also provides support to children and adolescents who have been identified as being at high risk for psychiatric hospitalization or out-of-home placement. Crisis and support services are free to all children and adolescents who are residents of Allegheny County. For more information, call the CACTIS intake line at 412-864-5065.

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