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Mental Health OMHSAS

Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services

Our Mission and Vision:

Every individual served by the Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service system will have the opportunity for growth, recovery and inclusion in their community, have access to culturally competent services and supports of their choice, and enjoy a quality of life that includes family members and friends.

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Our Goals:

  • Transform the children’s behavioral health system to a system that is family driven and youth driven.

  • Implement services and policies to support recovery and resiliency in the adult behavioral health system

  • Assure that behavioral health services and supports recognize and accommodate the unique needs of older adults.

 

Our Guiding Principles:

The Mental Health and Substance Abuse Service System will provide quality services and supports that:

  • Facilitate recovery for adults and resiliency for children;

  • Are responsive to individuals’ unique strengths and needs throughout their lives;

  • Focus on prevention and early intervention;

  • Recognize, respect and accommodate differences as they relate to culture/ethnicity/race, religion, gender identity and sexual orientation;

  • Ensure individual human rights and eliminate discrimination and stigma;

  • Are provided in a comprehensive array by unifying programs and funding that build on natural and community supports unique to each individual and family;

  • Are developed, monitored and evaluated in partnership with consumers, families and advocates;

  • Represent collaboration with other agencies and service systems.

Additional Resources

Families Moving Forward Program
FASD Intervention, Training & Research
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IBHS Booklet on Children's MH Services with Definitions Included
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40 Assets Search Institute Developmental Framework
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Addiction Substance Abuse Mental Health What to do!
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Child and Adolescent Social
Service Program CASSP
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Community HealthChoices (CHC)
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Consumer Family Satisfaction Teams in PA
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Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Programs
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DHS Bureau of Quality Management and Data Review/OMHSAS Quality Management Committee
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DHS ​Clearances & Licensing for PA Residents and Employees
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DOH Bureau of Emergency Medical Services, Preparedness /Response, SPECIAL POPULATIONS
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DOH Developmental and Behavioral Screening EPSDT Early and Periodic Screening, Diagnosis, and Treatment in Medicaid Insurance
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Drop-In Centers OMHSAS
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FASD Task Force PA CARE PARTNERSHIP
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Health Choices Mental Health/Drug and Alcohol Services
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MENTAL HEALTH Advanced Directive Plan for Unexpected Events
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MH Commitment Information in PA
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Mental Health
State Overview, Regional Map, Children’s Bureau, Federal Information
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Mental Health Outpatient
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Mental Health Planning Council MHPC Advisory to OMHSAS
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Mental Health Program LICENSING New Provider Information
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Mental Health RESOURCES, Data Sources, and Support Groups/Organizations
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National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH)
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OMHSAS Contact Information for State, Regional, Program Dir., Field Offices, State Hospitals
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OMHSAS General List Serve for News /Announcements Sign up Webpage
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OMHSAS Helpful Tips Hints  for Mental Health /Behavioral Services
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OMHSAS Information, Events, Links and More
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OMHSAS Mental Health Glossary
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OMHSAS Mental Health PA REGIONAL OFFICE CONTACTS & Map
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Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
Benefits Trafficking: Human Trafficking of Older Adults and Adults with Disabilities
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PA Care Partnership the State System of Care
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PA County Mental Health, Intellectual Disabilities, Early Intervention Program Offices
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PA Health Choices Insurance Map; Physical Health and Behavioral Health Insurance Companies
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PA Human Services Provider Directory with License Status
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PA Intake Services Code
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PA State Medical Insurance Enrollment 
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Pennsylvania Health Choices
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD / Trauma & Substance Abuse
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Post Traumatic Stress Disorder PTSD and Traumatic Brain Injury TBI
Click Here
Statewide CSP Community Support Programs Meetings Mental Health
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Student Assistance Program in PA Schools SAP MH DDAP DOE
Click Here
Suicide Prevention Resource Center (SPRC) Federal site by SAMHSA
Click Here
Suicide Resources
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Suicide Risk and Addiction
Click Here
Trauma-Informed Care in PA
Click Here
Wellness Recovery Action Plan (WRAP)
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What are the Signs of Crisis? Military
Click Here
​Intensive Behavioral Health Services IBHS
Click Here
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