FAMILY RESOURCES

Below are organizations which provide access to services that may be helpful to you and your family. Please contact us for more assistance regarding your family’s specific needs.

CRISIS RESOURCES

You are not alone! If you need help you can contact The Philadelphia Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention at 215-686-4420 or The National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255

Children’s Crisis Response Center

Providing immediate help for children and teens experiencing a mental health crisis, located at 3300 Henry Ave Falls Center 2, Phila PA 19129 

Call 844-793-9429

24 hour Suicide Prevention

Help is available 24 Hours a Day, 7 days a week. DBHIDS operates a 24-hour call center to assist people and their families with behavioral health crises.

Call 215-686-4420

GENERAL RESOURCES

System Of Care

Working to ensure every youth and family in the city of Philadelphia can easily access a collaborative network of behavioral health services and supports. Obtain resources and get involved so every voice is heard.

National Federation of Families

The National Federation works to develop and implement policies, legislation, funding and systems that utilize the strengths of families. 

Phila Autism Project

The goal of the Philadelphia Autism Project is to support and connect autistic individuals and their families in Philadelphia using resources and through innovative programs.

NAMI|Philadelphia

NAMI Philadelphia is an organization of families, friends and individuals whose lives have been affected by mental illness. Together, we advocate for better lives for those individuals who have a mental illness.

Parent & Family Alliance

Check out these Helpful Resources gathered to empower you with the information you need to help your child. For resources and information.

National Eating Disorder Association

The largest nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by eating disorders.

DBHIDS

Serves children with behavioral health challenges. Working in partnership with parents to develop an individual treatment plan that delivers high-quality care for the child and a high level of support for the family.

Community Behavioral Health

The Managed Care Organization (MCO) under DBHIDS; helps ensue your family receives the services you need as covered by HealthChoices. 

 YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT

You are not alone. Text “Brave” to 741-741 to connect to a crisis line or call 1-800-273-TALK (8255)

The Attic

Opportunities for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning (LGBTQ) youth to develop into healthy, independent, civic-minded adults within a safe and supportive community and to promote the acceptance.

Healthy Minds Philly

 Healthy Minds Philly is an initiative of the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services, City of Philadelphia. Find resources for youth and young adult supports.

Youth MOVE Philadelphia

Join a youth led national organization devoted to improving services and systems that support positive growth and development by uniting the voices of individuals who have lived experience in various systems.

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