Behavioral Health Systems

Community Behavioral Health, established in 1997 and located in Philadelphia, is a nonprofit corporation serving the city s Medicaid recipients. The corporation offers managed behavioral health services to the public sector. It consists of three major components that work together to help consumers receive mental health and drug and alcohol treatment services. The components comprise the office of mental health, the coordinating office for drug and alcohol abuse programs, and community behavioral health. The institution has come up with a variety of approaches to help persons with mental illness and addictions live successfully in the community. The services include peer support, housing, vocational training and employment, income maintenance, medical care and rehabilitation.

Incorporated in 1967, The Consortium is a nonprofit mental health center that provides a range of behavioral care services in western and southwestern Philadelphia. It serves children, adults and senior citizens. The center also offers residential mental health and drug and alcohol counseling solutions. The Consortium serves social, recreational and educational needs of citizens above the age of 60. In addition, it operates the Southwest Senior Center and the Sunshine Senior Center. The center offers school-based programs for children. The Consortium also provides the Across Ages program. It offers case management and outpatient solutions. The center serves individuals with emotional difficulties. The Consortium provides care coordination and community outreach services.