Local Resources

  • Centre Helps

    24/7 Hotline: (814) 237-5855 or Text “HELLO” to 741741

    406 S Pugh St., State College, PA 16801

    Provides crisis support, housing and food assistance referrals, and case management for individuals and families in need.

  • Centre County Suicide Prevention Task Force

    Crisis Hotline: 988 or 1-800-643-5432

    Coordinates community suicide prevention initiatives, outreach, and support.

  • Centre for Community Resources

    Crisis Line: 1-800-643-5432 (available 24/7)
    Walk-In Center: 2100 E College Ave., State College, PA 16801

    Offers 24/7 crisis intervention, mobile crisis services, and chat/text options for mental health emergencies.

  • Central Pennsylvania Community Action

    Phone: (814) 765-1551


    Supports Centre County residents with housing, food assistance, utility help, and other basic needs.

  • NAMI Pennsylvania: Centre County Chapter

    Phone: (814) 880-8267


    Offers free support groups, education programs, and advocacy for individuals and families affected by mental illness.

  • Out of the Cold: Centre County

    318 S Atherton St., State College, PA 16801
    (814) 852-8864


    Provides emergency overnight shelter and a day resource center for individuals experiencing homelessness.

  • Centre LGBT+

    204 E Calder Way, Suite 304, State College, PA 16801

    Phone: (814) 308-9670

    Provides support, education, advocacy, and community programming for LGBTQ+ individuals and allies in Centre County.

  • The ACRES Project

    2400 Bernel Road, State College, PA 16803

    Supports neurodivergent and autistic adults through vocational training, social connections, and independent living resources.

  • Strawberry Fields, Inc.

    3054 Enterprise Drive, State College, PA 16801


    Phone: (814) 234-6023


    Offers services and supports for individuals with intellectual disabilities, autism, and mental health needs, promoting independence and inclusion in the community.