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Behavioral Health Emergencies

For a behavioral health emergency for a child, call the Philadelphia Crisis Response Line at 215-685-6440 or go to The Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Response Center 3300 Henry Avenue, Falls Center 2, Suite 3N, Philadelphia, PA 19129Phone: 866-375-5892
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week https://www.philachildrenscrc.com/
Click here for flyer
or go to the 24/7 walk-in CHOP Behavioral Health and Crisis Center 501 S. 54th St., Philadelphia, PA 19143, 5-17 year olds. https://www.chop.edu/locations/behavioral-health-and-crisis-center or call 445-428-5800

 

Dial 988 Suicide Prevention Hotline

24 hours a day 7 days a week, PLEASE talk to someone if you are in a crisis. Just dial # 988 can call or text

CBH- Same Day Mental Health Clinic Open Access pilot

CBH defines open access as a psychiatric evaluation, medication management for new or established members, or an initial appointment with a therapist. If you are enrolled in Medicaid, you are likely a member of CBH. Go to https://cbhphilly.org/members/provider-directory/mhop-open-access/ and search for site closest to you (your client) and call or call 888-545-2600

Community Behavioral Health

Community Behavioral Health (CBH) is contracted by the City of Philadelphia to provide mental health and substance abuse services for Philadelphia County Medicaid recipients. For more info, visit cbhphilly.org or call 215-413-3100

Kooth- FREE online Mental Health service for Students Grade 6th and up

Kooth – A NO COST, 24/7 Digital Mental Health and Wellbeing Support for Students Grade 6+ in School District of Philadelphia
Kooth is Pennsylvania’s 24/7 online mental health and wellbeing platform sponsored by the PA General Assembly. Kooth is designed to provide students with access to no cost, personalized, digital mental health and wellbeing resources, including self guided, peer to peer, and professional counseling support. Interested to learn more? Click https://us.kooth.com/ to to sign up for Kooth, and https://us.kooth.com/philasd/parent-faqs for parents and caregivers.

Pediatric Anxiety Treatment Center at Hall Mercer (PATCH)

PATCH treats youth with: Anxiety; OCD; Tis; and Trichotillomania. Call 215-829-5524 or click here for info www.med.upenn.edu/hallmercer/patch_about.html
245 S 8th Street. In person and virtual

The Black Brain Campaign

12 FREE mental health sessions for the Black Community. Go to joinbbc.org for more info and to sign up for services or call 267-292-2287 with questions.

Healthy Minds Philly

Click here for  a list of resources to help people connect with the right professional, peer, social, community-based and self-help care. Resources for Crisis, Counseling by Health Insurer, Addiction, and much more. Click here for info https://healthymindsphilly.org/en/resources/

Therapist Aids Mental Health Tools for Providers and Families

Amazing resource for mental health provider, patients, teens families and more. Self care info and so much more. Click here to explore https://www.therapistaid.com/

PA Telephonic Psychiatric Consultation Services Program (TiPS)

Healthcare providers who care for patients covered by Medicaid can now access immediate behavioral health support through the Telephonic Psychiatric Consultation Service Program (TiPS) regionally and by phone. Go to https://www.chop.edu/services/pennsylvania-telephonic-psychiatric-consultation-service-program-tips to enroll you and your staff in TiPS for free.

Children’s Crisis Treatment Center

Provides high quality mental health services to Philadelphia’s children and their families. Programs include: outpatient mental health services; post-traumatic assistance for children who have experienced a severe emotional trauma; family support; and WRAP around services- 1080 North Delaware Avenue, Suite 600- 215-496-0707, ask for intake. or email information@cctckids.org www.cctckids.org

Understood- For Learning and Attention Issues

Great free resource for families with children with learning and attention issues. Talk with other parents, get expert advice, download info, go to www.understood.org/en for info or email info@understood.org

Online Mental Health Screening

Through Dept. of Behavioral Health- You can take an online, no-cost private mental check-up 24/7 on this website.
Go to healthymindsphilly.org/screening to check it out.

 

Network of Care and Supports

This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with behavioral health and mental retardation services. It provides information about behavioral health and mental retardation services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. The Network of Care and Supports helps you find what you need – it helps ensure that there is “No Wrong Door” for those who need mental health services. Sponsored by the Phila. Dept. of Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation.
http://philadelphia.pa.networkofcare.org/mh/

Philadelphia Family Voices

Philadelphia Family Voices supports parents and caregivers who have children, youth or young adults with emotional, social, behavioral and mental health challenges or autism. Our Family Peer Support Specialists offer resources, provide advocacy, and help facilitate access to educational, behavioral health, autism, Juvenile Justice and other children and youth services in Philadelphia. 841 E Hunting Park Ave Call 484- 228-1229 or go to website for info https://philadelphiafamilyvoices.com/

CHADD (Children and Adults with ADD)

The nation’s leading non-profit organization for children and adults affected by ADD/ADHD. Visit www.chadd.org, call 301-306-7070, or email customer_service@chadd.org to find resources in your area. Call 866-200-8098 M-F 1-5 pm to speak with an ADHD specialist

Postpartum Mood Disorders Resource List

Find expert help for postpartum depression, baby blues and support In Philadelphia. Click below.
Click here for resources
Spanish

Joseph J. Peters Institute Child/Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program

The Joseph J. Peters Institute treats children and adolescents (ages 3-19) who have been sexually abused or are presenting developmentally inappropriate sexual behaviors. – 100 South Broad Street, 17 th Fl.- 215-701-1560
jjpi.phmc.org

Respite Care through DBH

Respite care for families of children 6-17 years old with a severe behavioral or mental health diagnosis. Go to http://www.dbhids.org/Respite for info.

BHSI (Behavioral Health System Initiative)

City-funded agency for individuals with substance abuse problems and are underinsured or uninsured. Main Office: 801 Market Street, 7th floor. Phone: 215-546-1200. Website: bhsi-dbhids.org

Magellan Behavior Health (Health Partners, KHPE, BCBS)

Magellan has been managing behavioral health services for PA HealthChoices members in collaboration with its county customers, providers, and community stakeholders in Bucks, Cambria, Lehigh, Montgomery, and Northampton counties. For more info and resources, visit magellanofpa.com or call Bucks County: (877) 769-9784, Cambria County: (800) 424-0485, Lehigh County: (866) 238-2311, Montgomery County: (877) 769-9782, Northampton County: (866) 238-2312

Best Behavioral Health

BBH is a community-based program offering outpatient psychiatric and community services to ethnically and/or culturally diverse families, including Latino/Hispanic and Asian families. 5043 Frankford Avenue (215) 744-4343 or https://bbhirecovery.org/

Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA

Mental Health Partnerships offers services throughout the Greater Philadelphia region and beyond, including Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia counties, and select locations in the state of Delaware. To find what resources are offered in your area, visit www.mentalhealthpartnerships.org, call 800-688-4226, or go to our Main Office at 833 Chestnut Street, Suite 1100.

Friends Hospital

Friends Hospital – Adolescent Unit
Provides comprehensive inpatient treatment for adolescents ages 13-17 years old who are experiencing a behavioral health crisis. Individual, group, and family therapies ensure each adolescent receives individualized care to set them on the path of recovery.  Units feature all private bedrooms with access to outside courtyard. Patients receive confidential assessment and academic support is offered during treatment. 4641 Roosevelt Blvd- 215-831-4600 or 800-889-0548
http://friendshospital.com/programs/adolescent-unit/

● THERAPEUTIC NURSERIES ●

For preschool children with severe behavioral issues

Click below Brochure for help if child at risk of expulsion in early childhood programs

Is your child at-risk of losing their place in a Pennsylvania Early Childhood Program due to challenging behavior. Click here for info and call Call the Child Care Works Helpline 1-877-4-PA-KIDS

CCTC Therapeutic Nursery

CCTC’s Therapeutic Nursery is a preschool program designed for children ages 2 1/2 through 5 with significant behavioral challenges.  1080 North Delaware Avenue. Suite 600. Call 215-496-0707 for info.
http://cctckids.org/programs-services/at-our-center/therapeutic-nursery/

Therapy for the Young Mind

Therapy for the Young Mind is a therapeutic day program for children ages 2.5 years to 5 years old. Our program provides therapeutic services to children who are experiencing significant social, emotional, and/or behavioral challenges which could adversely affect their success in a regular preschool or day care setting. 4900 Wyalusing Avenue , (215) 473-7033 (Dial 0 for live operator). The children are also provided with a hot breakfast and lunch daily. www.cchss.org/child-adolescent-services

Hall Mercer Therapeutic Nursery

For children ages 3-5 with behavioral disorders and emotional and social difficulties. 245 South 8th Street. Call 215-829-5554. http://www.med.upenn.edu/hallmercer/clinical_family.shtml

Merakey (formerly NHS)

Merakey is a leading developmental, behavioral health, and education non-profit provider offering a wide range of services for individuals and communities across the country. 888-647-0020. contact@merakey.org. www.merakey.org

Intensive Prevention Services

Intensive Prevention Services is an early intervention program for children and adolescents ages 10­-17 years old who demonstrate high ­risk behaviors or at ­risk behaviors. This site ­based program provides after school programming, community service opportunities, mentoring, recreational activities, work preparation programs, social and emotional skills building, and family therapy.Address: 2700 N. 17th Street, Suite 200 Lehigh Pavilion Philadelphia, PA 19132
Phone number: 215­-940­-0550. https://www.paan1989.org/

Up The Block Resources for those Affected by Gun Violence

Click here if you have been affected by gun violence or are looking for resources for violence prevention and healing www.uptheblock.org/en/

Sesame Street- Helping kids with Traumatic Experiences

Dozens of activities from birth to 7 years old to help young children cope with traumatic stressors in their lives. Check it out! sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/traumatic-experiences/

Sesame Street Grieving Resources for kids

Great site to help families with grief. Click www.sesamestreetincommunities.org/topics/grief for help.

We Can Heal from Trauma

Great resource from Healing Hurt People on healing from trauma. We’re encouraging a citywide conversation about trauma healing. One that is honest, offers new ideas and takes the stigma out. 219 N. Broad Street, 8th floor, 215-762-1177  or 267-359-2446. Click here to begin to heal https://www.wecanhealfromtrauma.org/

Uplift Center For Grieving Children

Uplift Center for Grieving Children provides free peer support groups to children ages 5-18 and their caregivers who have experienced the death of someone close to them.  Uplift helps children grieving a death heal and grow through their grief, while strengthening families, communities, and professionals’ understanding of how best to respond to their needs. Peer support groups are located in various locations across the city and within schools and community groups. The main location is 3300 Henry Ave, Suite 102,  Phone number 267-437-3123, or Call 1-833-PHL-HOPE (1-833-745-4673).  www.upliftphilly.org
F
REE Support Group info as well here

 

The Dougy Center for Grieving

The Dougy Center provides support in a safe place where children, teens, young adults, and their families grieving a death can share their experiences. A national website with lots of great resources for grieving families. 503.775.5683 or help@dougy.org  www.dougy.org

National Child Traumatic Stress Network

Great info for families who have experienced trauma or loss. www.nctsn.org/audiences/families-and-caregivers

Final Farewell

Final Farewell provides financial assistance, advice and guidance to grieving families from all religions and backgrounds so they may provide an affordable and decent funeral for their loved child. Call 215 870-8110 email p_quinn@finalfarewell.org or go to www.finalfarewell.org

Bereavement Support Services

Through the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, offers bereavement counseling and/or referrals to appropriate resources for parents who have experienced a late fetal loss or the death of an infant or child. Call 215-685-7411 for help. http://www.phila.gov/health/medicalexaminer/BereavementSupport.html

After the Injury

Website to help children recover from physical and emotional injury and trauma.
www.aftertheinjury.org

Families of Murder Victims (FMV)

Families of Murder Victims (FMV) is a victim advocacy and services program specifically for family members and friends of a homicide victim, regardless of the status of the case. The following services are provided, free of charge, to co-victims of violence:

  • Emotional & crisis support
  • Information on police and court proceedings
  • Court accompaniment at court proceedings
  • Assistance in obtaining protection orders
  • Referrals to other agencies for additional services such as emergency food, shelter, home repairs, etc.
  • Assistance in filing for Victim Compensation Assistance
  • Assistance in registering for Victim Notification
  • Support writing victim impact statements

If you are interested in receiving services through FMV, please call (267) 217-3754
http://avpphila.org/families-of-murder-victims/

 

Anti-Violence Partnership (AVP)-Counseling Center

At the AVP Counseling Center, counseling is provided, free of charge, to adult and child co-victims of homicide and victims who have been traumatized by other forms of violence. AVP’s licensed counselors have specialized training and experience in assisting co-victims homicide and victims of crime. 4946 Parkside Avenue, Philadelphia PACall 215-567-6776 or counseling@avpphila.org for info.
http://avpphila.org/counseling/

PHILLY TRUCE APP

The PHILLY TRUCE APP puts Philadelphians with knowledge of potentially violent conflicts in direct contact 24/7 with trained mediators. 1-267-458-7823. Confidential help form click here. Click here to download www.phillytruce.com

UNITE, Inc Grief Support

UNITE offers grieve support to families after miscarriage, still birth or infant death. Please go to their site for locations and details here unitegriefsupport.org or call 484- 758-0002 or administrator@unitegriefsupport.org

 

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Cease Fire Philadelphia

Call Cease Fire to stop violence from happening (215) 806-8493 or marladb@temple.edu. Go to www.philaceasefire.com to learn more. 1700 N.Broad Street

Peter’s Place

Peter’s Place aims to provide a safe and supportive environment for grieving children and families and acts as a community resource to foster understanding of the effects of death and grief. Click here for great handouts on death/grieving. 336 King of Prussia Road, Radnor, PA 19087
610.687.5150
www.petersplaceonline.org

Mental Health Crisis Hotline

A mental health delegate may dispatch a Mobile Emergency Team or direct the individual to the nearest CrisisResponseCenter. – 215-685-6440, or if Suicide ideation, attempt- 215-686-4420.
http://philadelphia.pa.networkofcare.org/mh/emergency-services.aspx

Crisis Text Line

Crisis Text Line serves young people in any type of crisis, providing them access to free, 24/7, emotional support and information they need via the medium they already use and trust: text. Just text “HOME” to 741-741
Info also at crisistextline.org

National Suicide Prevention Hotline

24 hour a day national hotline. Call 1-800-273-8255 or go to website below
http://www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org/

Suicide and Crisis Hotline

24-hour hotline- 215-686-4420

To Write Love on Her Arms

To Write Love on Her Arms is a nonprofit movement dedicated to presenting hope and finding help for people struggling with depression, addiction, self-injury, and suicide. TWLOHA exists to encourage, inform, inspire, and invest directly into treatment and recovery. Go to twloha.com for help.

The Trevor Project Hotline

The Trevor Project is a 24/7 national phone, texting, and messaging hotline providing crisis intervention and suicide preventions services for LGBTQ youth. For help, call 866-488-7386, text ‘START’ to 678-678, or message a counsellor on www.thetrevorproject.org. The Trevor Project hosts TrevorSpace, a free international community for LGBTQ young people ages 13–24 available on their website.

Alcohol & Other Drug Information and Recovery Support Line

The Council of Southeast Pennsylvania’s Support Line provides support services to community members, service providers, community organizations, and professionals who need information, support, referrals, and advocacy. 800-221-6333 or HelpLine@councilsepa.org.  https://councilsepa.org/programs/recovery-drug-and-alcohol-information-support-line/

Free Digital Recovery Meetings

We are offering online recovery support groups available throughout the week (schedule on website). All recovery meetings are non-denominational, agnostic to any specific recovery pathway, and are open to anyone. https://unityrecovery.org/digital-recovery-meetings

Prevention Point Philadelphia

Provides harm reduction especially in substance abuse to Philadelphians. 913-2915 Kensington Avenue (corner of Kensington Ave. and Monmouth St.Call 215-634-5272 or go to site ppponline.org

Philly LIFTS- Families affected by NAS (Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome)

Philly LIFTS (Linking Infants and Families to Services) is a program that provides direct support to parents and children affected by NAS (infant with opioids in their system). Info here https://www.substanceusephilly.com/nas or call (215) 776-4406

Sesame Street Parental Addiction Resources

Click here for amazing resources for families and children affected by addiction https://sesameworkshop.org/topics/parental-addiction/

NEXT Distro FREE Overdose Prevention Supplies

An online and mail-based harm reduction service designed to reduce opioid overdose death, prevent injection-related disease transmission, and improve the lives of people who use drugs. Click here to learn more https://nextdistro.org/

Never Use Alone

If you are going to use by yourself, call us! You will be asked for your first name, location, and the number you are calling from. Please call 1-800-484-3731 you are NOT alone.
Info at https://neverusealone.com/

Caring Together Program

The Caring Together Program,  founded in 1990 helps women,  their children and loved ones overcome substance abuse and start a new life without drugs and alcohol. The program utilizes a multidisciplinary team approach to treat substance use and mental health disorders along with other issues that may have caused or resulted from substance use. Services available are trauma informed substance use and psychiatric disorder treatment including medication assisted treatment for opioid use disorder, individual and group sessions focused on substance use education, relapse prevention, anger management, parenting, grief and loss, coping with trauma, life skills training and support for family reunification.  Referrals to other services for family member are available.
To participate in the Caring Together Program, women must be 18 years or older. The program is part of the Department of Psychiatry and Drexel Medicine and is located at 4700 Wissahickon Avenue (Wissahickon and Route 1/Roosevelt Boulevard). Please call 215-967-2130 if you or your loved ones are interested. https://drexelmedicine.org/patient-services/the-caring-together-program/

Doula Support Program

Doula support is provided at no cost to you. Services with your doula are voluntary. 215-685-5246 or “DoulaSupportProgram@phila.gov.  Click here for info and to sign up https://www.phillylovesfamilies.com/doula-support

Start Your Recovery

Support for overcoming substance misuse tailored toward a persons needs. Go to startyourrecovery.org to find resources in your neighborhood and for your needs. Call 1-800-662-4357

Drug and Alcohol Helpline

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Visit www.samhsa.gov for resources. Find treatment resources near you at www.FindTreatment.gov. Call or text the Suicide & Crisis hotline: 988. Disaster Distress Hotline: 1-800-985-5990. National Helpline: 1-800-662-HELP (4357)

Marijuana Anonymous

Free virtual and in-person support groups for those with a marijuana addiction. Call or text 1-800-766-6779, email Support@marijuana-anonymous.org, or got to www.marijuana-anonymous.org/meetings/find for meeting schedules and more info.

Nar-Anon

Local and online support groups for family groups (Nar-Anon) and teens (Narateen) affected by someone else’s addiction. No dues or fees. Find a group at www.nar-anon.org, call (800) 477-6291, or email wso@nar-anon.org (English) or osm@nar-anon.org (Spanish)

Alcoholics Anonymous

Local and online support groups for individuals struggling with alcoholism. Find groups at www.aasepia.org or call 215-923-7900

PA Opioid Prevention Project

The PA Opioid Prevention Project is a youth-developed, multi-media opioid misuse prevention campaign to empower youth with education, knowledge and resources to make healthy choices. Info for teens and parents. Call 1.800.662.HELP  www.paopioidprevention.org or 

Narcotics Anonymous (NA)

For immediate help, call 215-NA-WORKS (215-629-6757). For meeting info, call or text zip code to 215-999-4670.
http://www.naworks.org/

MOMobile Rapid Engagement program (MRE)

The MOMobile Rapid Engagement program (MRE) provides support to pregnant and parenting people (with a babies 0-3 years  old) who are either using substances or in early recovery.  Advocates can help clients access any urgent needs (e.g. food, benefits, clothing and baby items), facilitate referrals to physical and behavioral health services, home visiting programs and/or other social service programs. Please call the MRE hotline number (215-972-0700) for additional information or to make a referral.  Provider and self-referrals welcome. maternitycarecoalition.org

Postpartum Depression Baby Blues Resources in Philly

Becoming a parent is exciting, thrilling, and wonderful. It is also major life-changing event that can come with mental and emotional challenges. The Philly Loves Families team is here to connect you with people and programs that lend mental and emotional support. https://www.phillylovesfamilies.com/mental-emotional-support

Depression After Delivery, Inc.

A national organization that provides support for women with postpartum depression or mood disorders associated with pregnancy- The PSI HelpLine: Call 1-800-944-4773 (#1 En Español or #2 English) or text “Help” to 800-944-4773 (EN) (text en Español: 971-203-7773)
www.postpartum.net/
Click here for great handout for moms

ACOG Postpartum Depression Information

Informative info from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) on Postpartum Depression and its treatment .https://www.acog.org/patient-resources/faqs/labor-delivery-and-postpartum-care/postpartum-depression

Greater Philadelphia Chapter of the Autism Society of America

Promoting lifelong access and opportunities for persons within the autism spectrum and their families. Call 610-358-5256
www.asaphilly.org

The Center for Autism

Specialized intensive training for autistic children- info@cfa.phmc.org. 4601 Market Street- 215-878-3400
www.thecenterforautism.org

Autism Society of America

Providing resources and opportunities for the Autism community through a nationwide network. Call 1 (800) 328-8476 or visit www.autismsociety.org

Autism Navigator

Autism Navigator online courses offer free interactive video courses, covering topics from early detection of toddlers with autism at 18–24 months to evidence-based intervention strategies and supports for social communication, active engagement, and addressing challenging behavior. Visit autismnavigator.com or call 1-844-427-3457

The Center for Autism Research (CAR)

The CAR at CHOP/UPenn is looking for the causes of autism spectrum disorders and is developing new treatments for children and adults with autism. We study infants who have a brother or sister already diagnosed with autism. We also have research studies for toddlers, school-aged children, and adults. Families who take part in our research studies receive evaluation reports and are paid for their time and travel costs. Call 267-426-7540. email autism@chop.edu
https://www.research.chop.edu/car

Sesame Street Autism Initiative

See amazing resource from Sesame Street for families with autism that promotes understanding from all families/communities. http://autism.sesamestreet.org/

SpArc

Community, home, career, and education services and aid for intellectually disabled children and their families. Call 215-229-4550 or go to www.sparcphilly.org for more info.



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