RESOURCES 

local food pantries list by centre county government

Click here to view a list of food pantries compiled by the Centre County Government.
And click here for another list of food pantries in Centre County.

Also, visit https://thelionspantry.psu.edu/
For free food for students with a valid student ID.

And contact the United Way State College for help with food. Visit https://www.ccunitedway.org/ or look for a description on our Find Services page under Crisis Services.

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about Anosogosia

The online book, I am not sick, I do not need help! by author Dr. Xavier Amador is made available from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Health) and can help with the topic of Anosognosia, which is about how a person views their illness.
https://www.nami.org/About-Mental-Illness/Common-with-Mental-Illness/Anosognosia
​(the book is listed for online viewing on the above link’s navigation to the left of the screen).
Not understanding you are sick (anosognosia) is a symptom of some mental health disorders.
​Try your local book retailer for a print copy.​

Author Dr. Xavier Amador gives a TedX talk on his experience regarding recovery and his brother: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXxytf6kfPM
and a NAMI interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lQTGPcCNIYc

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new nami book:
​you are not alone

Recently published, this book from NAMI is a guide for navigating mental health with advice from experts and inspiring stories from real people. Look for this book at your bookstore. Click here to view the book's website.

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coping with a traumatic event

Click here to learn more about coping with trauma and stress by viewing the CDC's factsheet.

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MHCC Flyer and postcard

Click here to distribute our flyer and postcard.

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Suicide Prevention month guide for september 2022

Click here to access September's guide for suicide prevention, from the Jana Marie Foundation.

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2022 Mental health services guide

Click here to access a free comprehensive guide to mental health services for interested individuals and families. The guide covers nearly every mental health service and opportunity available in Centre County from public outpatient agencies to community support programs. This is the latest edition of the book released by the Centre County Government.

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Network of care for behavioral health

Visit: https://centre.pa.networkofcare.org/mh/  
​for more resources in Centre County.

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Mental Health
​Employment Guide

​Click here to access the Centre County Employment Resource Guide for individuals with mental health and/or physical Disabilities. This guide serves as a valuable reference point while job-hunting, and covers necessary actions prior to applying to jobs including setting up a bank account, verifying identity, writing a cover letter/resume, and transportation to and from work.

Learn about OVR services at:
​https://www.dli.pa.gov/Individuals/Disability-Services/ovr/Pages/Employment-Services-for-People-with-Disabilities.aspx

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Centre County
​Cassp Principles

Click here to access the ​Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP)  Principles. These principles serve as the infrastructure for a comprehensive system of care for children/adolescents.

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Looking for mental health support? Click here to find services.