Counseling in Harrisburg, PA. Find the Right Therapist.

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Harrisburg serves as the capital of Pennsylvania. The city lies along the shores of the Susquehanna River, and despite its relatively meager population, still offers a plethora of attractions to its residents and passersby. For basking in outdoor fun, the Riverfront Park and City Island provides an environment for families to bask in the beauty of the capital alongside the Susquehanna. The park also hosts the Kipona Celebration, one of the oldest inland festivals that deliver wholesome fun, arts and crafts, a puppet theater, and Pennsylvania's famous Chili Cook-off. Other summertime festivities include outdoor summer concerts along the riverfront. For a more historic sort of experience, there are many museums and historic sites that do just that. The John Harris Mansion showcases folk art and artistry from past residents. The State Museum of Pennsylvania offers three floors of archaeology, history, art, and even a planetarium.¹

Mental Health in Harrisburg

Pinnacle Health is just one of many organizations in Harrisburg that offers support groups to individuals who experience emotional or mental distress. Groups for people struggling with an eating disorder meet on a weekly basis to provide hope and encouragement. Individuals who join the Coping with Anxiety and Panic group can learn effective methods to deal with their disorder. Individuals who live with depression, weight issues, or have a loved one that is terminally ill can also seek support through various groups. For a complete list of group offerings, including dates and locations of meetings, call 717-231-8900.²

The Pennsylvania American Legion is dedicated to providing social and emotional support to veterans who have become homeless. In addition to providing safe, clean housing, the organization offers comprehensive support services to stabilize veterans and get them back on their feet. Opportunities to engage in schooling and job training ensure veterans have the skills they need to acquire a decent civilian job. The American Legion also advocates on behalf of veterans to ensure they receive the benefits to which they are entitled. The organization coordinates with the Department of Veterans Affairs to connect veterans with medical and mental health care they need in order to maintain a good quality of life. To learn more about these services, call the Pennsylvania American Legion at 717-730-9100.³

To create safe and inclusive school environments for Pennsylvania children, Family Design Resources engages in bullying prevention education at schools throughout the state, including in Harrisburg. The organization's trainers work with students, teachers, and school personnel to create change and prevent the occurrence of bullying at the elementary, middle, and high school levels. Of particular focus is diversity training, which teaches children and adults alike to respect and embrace the many differences that make each person unique. To learn more about the bullying prevention efforts of Family Design Resources, call 717-236-8570.⁴

Current Initiatives

The Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers Association has undertaken an initiative to improve access to behavioral health services for individuals in the LGBTQ community. Called the Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative, the program seeks to ensure that quality programming is available, and that such programs are presented in a manner that is respectful of differences in gender identity and expression. The initiative is also designed to fill gaps in services and reduce disparities between treatment of LGBTQ individuals and the larger population. Further information about this initiative is available by calling 717-564-4930.⁵

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References

1. State Museum of Pennsylvania. (2017). Exhibits. Retrieved from http://statemuseumpa.org/exhibits/
2. Pinnacle Health. (2017). Support Groups. Retrieved from http://www.pinnaclehealth.org/Conditions-Treatments/Services/Support-Groups.aspx
3. Pennsylvania America Legion. (2017). Veterans Affairs and Rehabilitation. Retrieved from http://pa-legion.com/programs/other-programs/veterans-affairs-and-rehabilitation/
4. Family Design Resources. (2017). Bullying Prevention. Retrieved from http://www.familydesign.org/programs/bully_prevention/
5. Pennsylvania Mental Health Consumers Association. (2017). Keystone Pride Recovery Initiative. Retrieved from http://www.pmhca.org/projects/kpri.html

Harrisburg is located in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. It has a land area of 8.12 square miles and a water area of 3.73 square miles.  The population of Harrisburg is 49,081 people with 20,516 households and a median annual income of $33,289. .

Therapy Affordability Meter for Harrisburg, PA

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Committing to weekly sessions of therapy without insurance coverage or low cost options is very challenging for most people in Harrisburg. If this applies to you, please contact your counselor and ask about sliding scale options or inquire about insurance coverage. The good news is that there are options available to you to establish an effective relationship with a great therapist in Harrisburg. Your well being and health are important enough to make the best possible effort for. Low cost counseling and affordable therapy are also sometimes offered by listed city and university level clinics, check with your local Harrisburg public health department.