Emergency
Are you experiencing an immediate crisis?
You aren’t alone, and help is available for you. Persad Center is always here to support you on your mental health journey, but we understand sometimes you need help right away. If you’re in crisis right now, the most important thing to do is to keep yourself safe. These free resources are available to help you through this difficult time:
Re:solve Crisis Services
Call the 24/7 hotline at 1-888-796-8226. Re:solve is free for any Allegheny County resident.
Crisis Textline
Text “HOME” to the number 741741 for free 24/7 support via text message.
Trans Lifeline
Call the peer support hotline run by and for trans people at 877-565-8860. They’re available 10 am-4am EST.
Trevor Project
Call the 24/7 hotline for LGBTQ+ youth at 1-866-488-7386, text “START” to 678-678, or chat online at TrevorChat.
If you feel like you or someone else are in imminent danger, please call 911 or go to your nearest emergency room.
A safety plan is a tool designed to guide you through a crisis when you’ve thoughts of hurting yourself. Click here to learn how to make a safety plan for yourself right now or to prepare to keep yourself safe in a future crisis.
You Can Make a Difference
Persad has been sustained by community support for over 50 years. Financial contributions, in-kind donations, and volunteer time all make a direct difference in the care and services we can provide.
Donate
Your gift funds therapy for clients who can't afford it, keeps the food pantry stocked, supports Phoenix Fitness, and helps Persad continue responding when the community needs something new.
Current Needs
In-kind donations of food, hygiene products, fitness equipment, and supplies make a real difference. Our current needs list is updated regularly.
Volunteer
Volunteers support events, outreach, the food pantry, administrative work, and more. If you want to put your time toward something that matters, Persad has a place for you.