County Lifeline: 717-274-3363
Initiated in November 2008 and meeting on a monthly basis to formulate plans
Training for medical personnel
Gatekeeper training program
Yellow Ribbon Campaign
Substance abuse prevention
Media guidelines for limiting coverages of suicides
Student Assistance Program (screening by mental health liaisons)
Inpatient psychiatric unit: Philhaven
School-based mental health services: Pennsylvania Counseling Services, TW Ponessa and Associates, Philhaven
Support groups: Survivors of Suicide meets the 2nd Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Pollock Center at Philhaven Hospital, Mt. Gretna. Contact Ann Shenk Wenger, 717-273-8871, x 580
Name of Chapter: AFSP South Central PA
Contact Name: Brandon Marsico
Contact Number: 717-579-8761
Contact Email: southcentralPA@AFSP.org
Survivors of Suicide Support Group
Grace M. Pollock Community Center
283 South Butler Road
Lebanon, Pennsylvania 17042
Contact Person: Ann Shenk Wenger
717-509-9845
awenger@philhaven.org
Meeting/Month: Held monthly on the second Wednesday of the month from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm.
Charge: NO