Throughout the pandemic, state officials have called for residents to pay more attention to their mental health as they stay indoors and socially distance.

According to Wednesday's report by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Butler County added three confirmed cases of COVID-19 to its total.

Since the pandemic began, the county has had 673 residents test positive for COVID-19. The county's death toll remains at 17.

On Wednesday, Gov. Tom Wolf announced an online tool — known as the Mental Health Resources Guide — to help people locate assistance for their mental health.

“Especially with the stressors of the pandemic, it's imperative that we also remember it's OK to not be OK, and our mental health must be considered just as much as our physical health,” Wolf said.

Brandon Savochka, director of Butler County Human Services, said the issue of mental health is a concern at every level for everyone.

“Our regular social connections we've established throughout our lives have been disconnected,” Savochka said. “The importance of checking in on your mental health and reaching out if you need to talk to someone, it can't be stressed enough right now.”

Savochka said the county offers a number of mental health services and that the Center for Community Resources, 212-214 S. Main St., Suite 625, in Butler, should be a first stop for residents in need.

“Truly, there's no shame in reaching out. Just call,” said Hayley Merchant, director of programs for CCR. “We will do everything in our power to get you on the right step.”

Merchant said after the phone call, staff at CCR can do an evaluation, either in person or by phone. She said staff will try to give those who seek help one or two recommendations.

Merchant said CCR staff will also verify if the services to which they direct people will accept their insurance, and if not, they will help to find other solutions. She said CCR has the ability to help people without insurance or whose insurance doesn't cover mental health services to connect with county-funded assistance.

“There should be no reason for an individual not to have access to mental health services,” Merchant said.

To access the state's guide, visit www.pa.gov/guides/mental-health, and for more information about CCR, visit www.ccrinfo.org.