WellSpan Philhaven is central Pennsylvania's most comprehensive behavioral health organization, serving Adams, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon and York counties.
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Services Offered
* Our programs serve children and adolescents, adults, families, seniors, and members from plain communities throughout central Pennsylvania. Our levels of care include inpatient, day hospital and outpatient, as well as services in the home, school, and community.
BHRS - serves children with a mental health diagnosis who need additional support and skill building to be successful in the home, school and community settings.
Mental and Behavioral Health Services for Adults - For many adults, experiencing sadness, moodiness, anxiety or irritability is a normal part of life. But when these feelings begin to interfere with your ability to function at home, at work, or in social situations, it may be signs of a mental health concern.
Because some symptoms of mental illnesses often develop over time, it is important to recognize early warning signs that might be revealed in your feelings or behavior. Getting help early can reduce the severity of your illness.
Fees and Payment
We are a non-profit agency. You can download the cost of care on our website.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.