Important Philadelphia Websites
Network of Care and Supports for Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation
Philadelphia County, City of Philadelphia
http://philadelphia.pa.networkofcare.org
“This Web site is a resource for individuals, families and agencies concerned with developmental disabilities. It provides information about developmental disabilities services, laws, and related news, as well as communication tools and other features. Regardless of where you begin your search for assistance with developmental disabilities issues, the Network of Care helps you find what you need - it helps ensure that there is No Wrong Door" for those who need services.”
Department of Behavioral Health/Mental Retardation
Philadelphia County, City of Philadelphia
http://www.phila.gov/dbhmrs
1. Community Behavioral Health (CBH)
“Providing Behavioral Health Services To Residents in Need - Through a unique partnership between the city and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia has created a comprehensive Department of Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Services, serving the city's 1.4 million residents. As a key component of this system, Philadelphia launched its own managed care organization, Community Behavioral Health, to provide behavioral health coverage for persons on Medicaid. It has been in operation in Philadelphia since February, 1997.”
“If you are a CBH member with an urgent issue or other interested party with an urgent member-related issue, call 1-888-545-2600. This line is staffed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.”
2. Office of Mental Health (OMH)
“The Office of Mental Health (OMH), a core component of Philadelphia's Department of Behavioral Health, has long provided a crucial mental health safety net to Philadelphia's 1.5 million residents. OMH provides administrative, fiscal, strategic and program planning management for services for adults with severe mental illness and children with severe emotional disturbances. OMH contracts with treatment providers to bring supplemental mental health services to more than 50,000 adults and children annually, many of whom require intensive and specialized care.”
3. Mental Retardation Services (MRS)
“Through quality services and supports, the goal of MRS, and its provider agencies, is to support people with mental retardation to: find jobs and homes of their choosing; learn computer skills; be welcomed by faith communities; take classes at Community College; use assistive technology; access quality medical care; enjoy Philadelphia's many cultural opportunities; have an appropriate educational program; join with neighbors in town watch and community gardening; and vote...that is to be valued members of society leading Everyday Lives.”
4. Addiction Services
“The Department of Behavioral Health and Mental Health Services supports an extensive array of substance abuse treatment and prevention services throughout Philadelphia. A variety of levels of care are available that are designed to assist people in beginning the recovery process and continuing along the journey of a drug-free lifestyle.”
Important PA State Websites
Department of Public Welfare – Mental Retardation
http://www.dpw.state.pa.us/.../MentalRetardation
This website provides extensive information for individuals and families.
Department of Public Welfare – Office of Developmental Programs
www.odpconsulting.net
This website lists the Office of Developmental Program’s announcements, information packets, provider information, bulletins, etc.
