Anyone wanting to obtain services may call the Scranton Counseling Center or stop by to request services. An appointment will be set up within a reasonable period of time depending upon each individual’s needs. SCC hours are Monday through Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:30 P.M., with evening hours by appointment.
Someone requiring immediate attention may receive care at any time through our Crisis Emergency Service. During regular SCC hours, Emergency Services are available at our main office located at 329 Cherry St, Scranton PA 18505. Weekdays after 4:30 P.M., on weekends and holidays, Emergency Services are available by calling 570-348-6100 or going to one of the local emergency rooms in Lackawanna and Susquehanna counties at which SCC provides crisis services: Lackawanna County – Geisinger CMC, Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital and Lehigh Valley Dickson City; Susquehanna County – Endless Mountains Health Systems and Barnes-Kasson Hospital and asking to see the mental health crisis worker on duty.
SCC’s Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Unit (CRSU) is a walk-in assessment site, located on the SCC campus with a separate entrance. It is open 24 hours per day / 7 days per week / 365 days per year. The direct phone number is 570-245-0579, with no appointment necessary.