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Have questions about therapy? Find quick answers about our process, services, what to expect, and how to get started.

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Learn about our therapy rates, accepted insurance plans, and flexible payment options designed to support your access to care.

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TBYI Crisis Hotlines

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TBYI Crisis Hotlines

At The Better You Institute, we understand the importance of providing quality services to our clients. We take pride in being available to assist you, but there may be times when we are unable to answer the phone or when your needs require resources beyond what we can provide. In such cases, it is essential to know where you can turn for help.

Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services operates a 24-hour call center to assist people and their families with behavioral health crises.

24/hr Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Service 215-686-4420
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline –call 988 or 1-800-273-TALK(8255)
https://www.crisistextline.org/ – 24/7 crisis text line – text “HOME” to 741741

A Warmline is a peer-run hotline that offers callers emotional support and is staffed by volunteers who are in recovery themselves.

Phone numbers: 855-507-WARM (9276)
Phone numbers: 267-507-3945
Website: National Alliance of Mental Illness [NAMI] Philadelphia

  • LGBTQ+ Support

The Trevor Project

24/7 support for LGBTQ+ youth

Call: 1-866-488-7386

Text: “START” to 678-678

thetrevorproject.org

 

  • Mental Health Support

NAMI Philadelphia – Virtual Support Groups

Free community support groups anyone can attend
 namiphilly.org/nami-virtual-support-groups.html
NAMI Philadelphia – Get Help Now

Access local support and emergency numbers in Pennsylvania
 namiphilly.org/get-help-now.html

 

  • After-Abortion Support

Exhale Pro-Voice (After Abortion Care)
 A nonjudgmental space for post-abortion emotional support

Call/Text: 617-749-2948

Hours (Pacific Time):

  • Weekdays: 3 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Saturdays: 1 p.m. – 9 p.m.
  • Sundays: 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

exhaleprovoice.org

 

  • Other Local Hotlines (Philadelphia)

Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline
 24/7 helpline for victims of domestic violence

1-866-723-3014
AIDS Activities Coordinating Office (AACO) Hotline
 Support and resources for individuals impacted by HIV/AIDS

215-685-5488
Philadelphia Recovery Hotline

Help for individuals struggling with substance use or addiction

888-545-2600

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TBYI Crisis Hotlines

At The Better You Institute, we understand the importance of providing quality services to our clients. We take pride in being available to assist you, but there may be times when we are unable to answer the phone or when your needs require resources beyond what we can provide. In such cases, it is essential to know where you can turn for help.

Description: Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disability Services operates a 24-hour call center to assist people and their families with behavioral health crises.

 

– 24/hr Suicide Prevention and Crisis Intervention Service 215-686-4420

 

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline –call 988 or 1-800-273-TALK(8255)

 

https://www.crisistextline.org/ – 24/7 crisis text line – text “HOME” to 741741

Description: A Warmline is a peer-run hotline that offers callers emotional support and is staffed by volunteers who are in recovery themselves.

 

Phone numbers: 855-507-WARM (9276)

 

Phone numbers: 267-507-3945

 

Website: National Alliance of Mental Illness [NAMI] Philadelphia

The Trevor Project – LGBTQ+ youth support, 24/7 hotline, 1-866-488-7386 or text ‘START’ to 678-678 https://www.thetrevorproject.org/

 

After Abortion Care – hotline/textline 617-749-2948, https://exhaleprovoice.org/ , Available (U.S. Pacific Time) Weekdays 3 p.m. – 9 p.m, Saturdays 1 p.m. – 9 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. – 7 p.m.

 

https://namiphilly.org/nami-virtual-support-groups.html NAMI community support groups in Philly that anyone can attend. I usually email this to clients too to have if ever interested.

 

https://namiphilly.org/get-help-now.html This has the PA support numbers on it.

 

Other Hotlines:

  1. Philadelphia Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-866-723-3014
    A 24/7 helpline for victims of domestic violence seeking support and resources.
  2. AIDS Activities Coordinating Office (AACO) Hotline: 215-685-5488
    For information, resources, and support related to HIV/AIDS.
  3. Philadelphia Recovery Hotline: 888-545-2600
    For individuals seeking assistance and support for substance abuse and addiction issues.

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Grants for therapy services in Philadelphia

If you’re a survivor of crime in Pennsylvania, the Victims Compensation Assistance Program can help cover therapy costs—up to $10,000. This grant supports those affected by sexual assault, abuse, or trauma, connecting you with qualified therapists so you can begin healing without financial barriers. You’re not alone—support is available.

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Alternatives To Therapy For Anger Management

While The Better You Institute offers in-depth therapy for anger management, some individuals—especially those needing certification—may benefit from structured courses instead. If you’re seeking a class for court-mandated purposes, we recommend exploring this external course option. Please note, we are not affiliated and do not receive compensation for referrals.

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