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1. How can I receive mental health services?

Residents of Cumberland or Perry Counties may call either:
The Stevens Center - 717.243.6033 x234
Holy Spirit Behavioral Health Center -717.763.2219.

Ask for Intake.

2. How are my services paid for?

Residents who have medical assistance (or HealthChoices) can contact the Community Behavioral Health Care Network of Pennsylvania at 888.722.8646 and ask for member services.

For residents with limited or no private insurance coverage, no eligibility for Medical Assistance / HealthChoices, and no other resources to pay for mental health services, the County Mental Health Program Office funds local agencies to provide behavioral health services. The County Program also pays for selected specialized services that typical private insurance and HealthChoices do not cover. Priority is given to persons with serious and persistent mental illness.

3. How can I get medications refilled when I just moved to Cumberland or Perry County?

To receive a prescription requires an evaluation by a staff psychiatrist or certified nurse practitioner and are ordinarily scheduled six weeks to two months in advance. The best thing to do immediately is to contact the doctor who has been seeing you and arrange for prescriptions to cover you for up to two months. Then contact either The Stevens Center in Carlisle at 717.243.6033 (x225 or x234) or Holy Spirit Behavioral Health Center in Camp Hill at 717.763.2219 and ask for intake.

4. How can I schedule a court-ordered psychiatric evaluation?

These evaluations are the responsibility of the individual and must be arranged for privately. Refer to the Yellow Pages of the phone directory for "Physicians - Psychiatric" to make private arrangements.

5. What should I do regarding someone whose behavior I am concerned about?

If the behavior is threatening or violent, take steps to protect (remove) yourself and loved ones immediately, then call the police (9-1-1).

If you believe there is a medical emergency, call 9-1-1 immediately.

If the behavior is not immediately dangerous, call Crisis Intervention at 866.350.4357.

6. How can I find out where to get mental health care if I have private insurance?

All private insurance companies issue member cards. Usually there is a phone number for member services on that card to get information regarding services and providers.

Many insurance companies now also maintain websites with similar information available.