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Additional Resources

The Samaritan Counseling Center provides professional counseling services for those individuals, couples, and families dealing with a variety of issues. For more information about specific issues, disorders or situations please refer to the following websites:

National Institute of Mental Health – The United States agency dedicated to researching mental health issues, treatments, and conducting clinical trials.

Mayo Clinic - The Mayo Clinic is a not-for-profit medical practice dedicated to the diagnosis and treatment of virtually every type of complex illness; their website provides both illness and treatment information.

Stop Bullying Now! – A government campaign dedicated to learning about bullying and providing children and families with the resources to stop it.

National Association for Self Esteem – A non-profit organization dedicated to integrating positive self-esteem into American Society with information about self-esteem and resources for how to achieve it.

Children and Adults with ADHD - CHADD – A non-profit organization dedicated to supporting children and adults with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder; website provides information about the disorder and local resources.

Mental Health America – The country’s leading non-profit organization for mental health; dedicated to helping all people lead mentally healthy lives.

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy – The professional organization for marriage and family therapists; website contains information on policies and licensing requirements.

Columbia University TeenScreen -- Outreach Teen & Family Service, Inc. offers an opportunity for a mental health check-up for teenagers.

Local Resources

Warmline - Pittsburgh 1.866.661.WARM (9276)
Western Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, Emergency Line 1.877.624.4100
Alcoholics Anonymous 412.471.7472
Narcotics Anonymous 412.391.5247