Local NAMI affiliate providing free peer-led support groups, Family-to-Family education classes, and mental health advocacy for the Philadelphia community. Programs are led by trained individuals with lived experience of mental illness. Fathers can join a support group for themselves or attend Family-to-Family classes to better support a child or partner with mental health challenges. No cost to participate.
215-735-2465 · 522 N 5th St, Philadelphia, PA 19123
Philadelphia's 24/7 behavioral health crisis line providing immediate phone support, mobile crisis teams dispatched to the scene, and referrals to crisis response centers for Philadelphia residents. Fathers experiencing a mental health emergency or supporting someone in crisis can call for immediate intervention without involving police. The line is free and available to all Philadelphia residents regardless of insurance or income.
215-685-6440 · 1101 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Philadelphia's managed behavioral healthcare organization serving over 800,000 Medicaid recipients with mental health and substance abuse treatment access and provider referrals. CBH manages the behavioral health benefits for Philadelphia residents on Medicaid. Fathers covered under Philadelphia Medical Assistance can call CBH to find in-network therapists, psychiatrists, and substance abuse treatment providers at no out-of-pocket cost.
1-888-545-2600 · 801 Market St, 7th Floor, Philadelphia, PA 19107
Behavioral health managed care organization connecting individuals in five southeastern PA counties to mental health providers, substance abuse treatment, and crisis services. Manages behavioral health benefits for Medicaid recipients in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester counties. Fathers on Medical Assistance in southeastern PA can call CSEPA to find covered therapists, psychiatrists, and addiction treatment programs near them.
1-888-545-2600 · 801 Market St, Philadelphia, PA 19107