Accessing Services

Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services 

The Office of Mental Health does not provide direct care. We contract with local agencies to provide services and resources for eligible individuals and families. The agencies listed here are points of entry for public mental health services.

If you have health insurance, call the number on the back of your insurance card to ask about mental health or behavioral health coverage. 

If you have Medical Assistance/HealthChoices, contact Community Care Behavioral Health at 866-622-4228 for information about services. 

If this is for a child under the age of 19,  in PA, most children under age 19 with serious mental health needs qualify for Medical Assistance regardless of family income. By using both private health insurance and Medical Assistance, the family gains access additional treatment options as well as more comprehensive coverage. You can apply for Medical Assistance by completing the COMPASS application. Our local service providers shown below can assist you in accessing benefits for which you qualify.

If you are 65 or older and have Medicare, and are looking for mental health services, visit Medicare.gov. 

For people who are uninsured, this office contracts with the agencies below for mental health treatment. They serve as entry points for public mental health care.