Counseling & Mental Health Support
Emotional health is a key part of successful reentry. These resources can help with free or low‑cost counseling, substance use treatment, and crisis support in Philadelphia and nationally.
Philadelphia Services
- Philadelphia DBHIDS – City department for behavioral health and intellectual disability services.
- Community Behavioral Health (CBH) – Managed care for Medicaid behavioral health services in Philly.
- Mental Health America – PA Affiliates – Local screening, peer support, and referrals.
- Institute for Community Justice (ICJ) – Reentry services with counseling and support groups.
National Hotlines & Finders
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline – Call or text 988 for 24/7 free support.
- FindTreatment.gov (SAMHSA) – Locator for mental health and substance use treatment.
- SAMHSA Helpline – 1‑800‑662‑HELP (4357) for treatment referral and information.
- NAMI HelpLine – Education and support (M–F).
Tips for Getting Started
- If insured by Medicaid in Philly, call CBH to ask about covered providers.
- Ask organizations about sliding‑scale or free counseling options.
- Bring ID and any discharge or referral paperwork if you have it.
Last updated September 2025. Links and services can change.
Sources
- Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS): https://dbhids.org/
- Community Behavioral Health (CBH) Philadelphia: https://cbhphilly.org/
- 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline: https://988lifeline.org/
- SAMHSA Treatment Locator: https://findtreatment.gov/
- NAMI HelpLine: https://www.nami.org/help
- Mental Health America Local Affiliates (PA): https://www.mhanational.org/local/affiliates?field_state_value=PA
- Institute for Community Justice (ICJ): https://www.phillyrebirth.org/
