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  1. PA mental health refers to the resources and services available in Pennsylvania for mental health and substance use disorder1. County MH/DS offices administer and deliver mental health services and determine eligibility, need, and referrals2. Physician assistants specialized in psychiatric/mental health provide mental health services under the supervision of a psychiatrist and can prescribe psychiatric medications3. The Pennsylvania Association of County Administrators of Mental Health and Developmental Services represents county mental health and intellectual disability program administrators and provides a contact list4. Pennsylvania’s Support & Referral Helpline and the United Way offer mental and emotional support and connection to local resources5.
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    Mental Health in PA offers resources from the Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS) for mental health and substance use disorder. Get more information on OMHSAS, find Children/Adolescent Resources and Adult/Older Adults Resources.

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    Mental health services in Pennsylvania are administered through county Mental Health and Developmental Services (MH/DS) program offices and the actual mental health services are delivered by the county or local provider agencies under contract with the county MH/DS office. The county MH/DS office determines a person's ...

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    Physician assistants specialized in psychiatric/mental health provide mental health services under the supervision of a psychiatrist. They are an important component of a mental health team, and their medical know-how allows them to treat patients on an inpatient or outpatient basis. The patient assessment is an important ...

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    T he Pennsylvania Association of County Administrators of Mental Health and Developmental Services represents county mental health and intellectual disability program administrators from all of Pennsylvania's counties. This website provides a County MH/ID Contact list. DMVA (PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs) The ...

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    Pennsylvania’s Support & Referral Helpline connects Pennsylvanians with mental and emotional support and to local resources. Call 855-284-2494 (TTY: 724-631-5600). Call 211 to reach the United Way and get connected to help in your area.

    Mental Health Resources | PA.GOV

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    How common is a mental illness in Pennsylvania?
    The number of adults with Any Mental Illness (AMI) has been increasing in recent years. Nearly 34 percent of Pennsylvanians have a mental illness or substance use disorder, whereas nationally the prevalence rate for all Americans with a behavioral health diagnosis is 31 percent1.

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    Where can I get help with mental health issues in Pennsylvania?
    The Department of Human Services’ mental health support and referral helpline is available 24/7 and is a free resource staffed by skilled and compassionate caseworkers available to counsel Pennsylvanians struggling with anxiety and other challenging emotions.

    Your Mental Health Matters in Pennsylvania - Rural Health Care

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    What ages are accepted at Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute?
    Accepts patients ages 18 and older. Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) offers multiple specialized services and clinics to meet the needs of adults with chronic mental health conditions.

    Adult Psychiatric Programs - Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute

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    What is the Behavioral Health Commission for adult mental health?
    Act 54 of 2022 established the Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health as an interdisciplinary body comprised of leadership from state agencies, communities around Pennsylvania, and the behavioral health field as well as individuals with lived experience with behavioral health.

    Behavioral Health Commission for Adult Mental Health

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    Mental Health in PA - Department of Human Services

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