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Mental Health and Community Resources
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Important Phone Numbers to Use in an Emergency
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911
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Lancaster County Crisis Intervention: (717) 394-2631
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Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255 (TALK)
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Crisis Text Line: Text "home" to 741741
Counseling Services:
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COBYS Family Services: 1-800-452-6517
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Life Span Psychological Services: (717) 464-1464
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The Light Program: 1-888-686-7511
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Morning Star Counseling: (717) 314-2373
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Also has School Based Service options.
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New Hope Community Life Ministry: (717)786-2802
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T.W. Ponessa (717)394-2631
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Also has School Based Service options.
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Weigel Counseling Associates: (717) 464-1450
Prevent Suicide - PA's Online Learning Center for educators and community members.
SAP Services
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The Student Assistance Program is a highly confidential means to alert school personnel about issues in students' lives. A referral can be found in the library, school nurse's office, and the Guidance office and teachers classrooms . More information can be found in the SAP portion of this website.
Smith Middle School Contacts
Caitlin DeSimone, MS Counselor: (717)-786-2244; caitlin_desimone@solancosd.org
Paul Gladfelter, MS Principal: (717)-786-2244; paul_gladfelter@solancosd.org
Lindsay Capoferri, MS Asst. Principal: (717)-786-2244; lindsay_capoferri@solancosd.org
Avery Hill, District Social Worker (717)786-8401; avery_hill@solancosd.org
Mollie Truitt, School Nurse: (717)-786-2244; mollie_truitt@solancosd.org
Mel Fritz, SAP Liaison: (717)-786-2244; melissa_fritz@solancosd.org
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Solanco Neighborhood Ministries
Our Mission: Engaging Families. Meeting Needs. Giving Hope.
Our Vision: to provide a support network, promote personal and spiritual growth, increase self-sufficiency, and break the cycle of poverty within our Solanco community.
Solanco Family Life Network
Our Mission: To empower families to connect with caring community partners that meet the needs of the whole family, in all areas of life, fostering a thriving community.
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