Urge Mayor Parker to Keep $3.7 Million City Contract
with the Consortium
Mayor Cherelle Parker’s administration has quietly initiated the termination of the Consortium’s longstanding behavioral health contract with the City of Philadelphia. At stake is over $3.7 million in crucial city funding. Without it, we will no longer be able to serve the uninsured or continue our nationally recognized mobile crisis operation. Thousands of poor and uninsured residents in West and Southwest Philadelphia will be hardest hit unless Mayor Parker stops the impending termination of our city contract.
PLEASE SIGN OUR PETITION URGING MAYOR PARKER TO STOP THE TERMINATION!
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WHAT WE DO
We provide Behavioral Health, Substance Use and Supports Coordination services for members of our community of all ages.
WHY IT WORKS
Thousands of people in the Philadelphia region have been helped by our competent, compassionate, committed staff. Their lives were profoundly improved using a variety of supports and treatment options, including evidenced-based practices.
WHO WE ARE
The Consortium, Inc. is a recovery-oriented, nonprofit Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) established in 1967. We are one of Philadelphia’s twelve CMHCs.
The Consortium provides a wide range of counseling and behavioral health services by compassionate professionals who use evidence-based counseling methods to treat trauma.
Thousands of young people benefit from the Consortium’s cutting edge treatment for children. Our caring therapists are highly skilled in childhood trauma, family therapy and adult trauma.
The Consortium’s drug treatment programs are designed to help people regain their balance and reach their full potential. Our extensive, proven treatment services genuinely help and no one is ever turned away.
Providing Supports Coordination for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities in four counties.
Integrated Care - Medical Services All Under One Umbrella
For the first time in a behavioral health setting, the Consortium has established a medical care component within its Adult Addictions Outpatient Clinic giving access to primary care, while providing behavioral health treatment at the same site. With this integrated service, individuals are able to address both their physical and behavioral health needs, with complete care, which promotes successful completion of treatment.
Using a healthcare screening tool, members are assessed for high risk illnesses such as diabetes, high blood pressure, HIV and Hep C and are provided with health education and linkages to care including the establishment of a new patient/primary care provider (PCP) relationship or through collaboration with an existing PCP. Members are able to schedule appointments with Spectrum Health Systems and their Certified Registered Nurse Practitioner at any time throughout their treatment for physical exams, vaccinations, labs tests, short term medication refills and minor medical care and first aid.
The Consortium Computer Lab – Giving You Tools to Succeed FREE to Our Members
Located at 451 University Avenue, the Consortium Computer Lab is a comprehensive resource center offering members use of computers, printing and internet access and services in a ready-made office environment. These resources greatly help the road to recovery and include assistance and support with employment, housing, education, financial well-being and community integration.
Along with access to the client portal for treatment information and medical appointments, members can also participate in computer literacy courses, regularly offered by our knowledgeable staff. Individuals receiving addiction services can utilize one of the 10 state-of-the-art computers, Monday through Friday during regular program hours.
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CARE - Community Advocates Response & Engagement Team
The Consortium’s Community Advocates Response and Engagement Team
(CARE Team) is a community resource mobil
crisis unit for emergency and crisis response and stabilization. The CARE Team helps ensure people with mental illness have access to onsite and community emergency services, to decrease inpatient hospitalization, curtailing the use of emergency rooms. This extension of our existing crisis intervention services is for adults, both in the community and hospital settings. We also work with police departments to reduce arrests.
Integrated within our Adult Mental Health Outpatient Clinic, located at 5501 Chestnut Street, CARE Team services are available Monday through Friday, 7 am-11 pm. Our dedicated staff is available to provide triage services, conduct 302 involuntary commitment assessments, educate consumers and families on the 302 process, and facilitate linkages to care and care coordination such as primary health care, housing and employment.
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The Consortium Celebrates 50 years of Service and Progress
United States Senator Bob Casey and Consortium CEO John White, Jr.
CRISIS INTERVENTION & SUICIDE PREVENTION HOTLINE
CALL 988
Philadelphia
Hotline
215-686-6440
Suicide Prevention & Crisis Intervention HOTLINE 988
If you or someone you know is suicidal, in emotional distress, or need crisis intervention, CALL 988. Trained crisis workers are available to talk 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more Help and Hope, call The Consortium 215-596-8100. Philadelphia Mental Health Hotline 215-686-6440
WE WELCOME DONATIONS
The Consortium is a 501(C)(3)
YOUR TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS SUPPORT OUR LIFE CHANGING WORK
Your tax-deductible donation supports our life-changing work
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JULY NATIONAL MINORITY MENTAL HEALTH MONTH
The National Council offers the Addressing Health Disparities Leadership program on a yearly basis. Read More...
LEARN MORE AND GET RESORCES TO RAISE AWARENESS IN YOUR COMMUNITY
The Health Disparities Leadership Program is offered by the National Council for Behavioral Health on a yearly basis.
This observance aims to improve access to mental health treatment and services for multicultural communities through increased public awareness. Learn More at the
TheNationlCouncil.org
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