Helping families achieve mental wellness since 1967

Hope begins when someone truly listens.

The Consortium is a recovery-oriented, nonprofit Community Mental Health Center serving children, adults, and families with dignity, compassion, and community-based care. Whether you need behavioral health support, addiction services, supports coordination, or help navigating resources, you belong here.

Same-day or next-day intake when availableNo one is turned away from asking for help
Behavioral health professional listening to a family in a welcoming community setting
People helping people — with respect, choice, and hope.
59+
Years serving Philadelphia
12,000+
People supported each year
250,000+
People served since 1967
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Connected service pillars
Find your starting point

Whole-person care, rooted in community.

Our teams work across programs so you can start with one conversation and find the support that fits your life.

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Adult Behavioral Health

Healing, recovery, and wellness for daily life.

Outpatient therapy, psychiatry, case management, employment support, and coordinated care built around your goals.

Adult service contacts →
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Children’s Behavioral Health

Nurturing resilience and brighter futures.

Family-focused care for children and young people, with skilled support for childhood trauma, family therapy, and emotional or behavioral challenges.

Ask about youth services →
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Addiction Services

A judgment-free place to begin recovery.

Counseling, recovery support, and coordinated physical and behavioral healthcare that respect your choices.

Ask about recovery services →
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Supports Coordination

Guidance through services and opportunities.

Dedicated coordinators help people with intellectual or developmental disabilities connect to person-centered services and community supports across Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Chester counties.

Eligibility contacts →
Our promise

Care that sees the whole person.

Our mission is to empower recovery through holistic, community-based behavioral health, supports coordination, and substance-use services — always respecting choice and inspiring hope.

Founded in 1967, The Consortium has served more than 250,000 people and was Philadelphia’s first mental health agency governed by a board elected by the community. That community voice still shapes our accountability today.

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Why The Consortium

Local care with a lasting commitment.

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Dignity, first

You are a whole person, not a diagnosis or case number.

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Evidence-informed care

Professional experience and proven practices guide treatment.

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Connected support

Behavioral, medical, social, and community needs are considered together.

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Access matters

Our team helps you understand coverage, payment, and the right next step.

Frequently asked questions

Questions are welcome here.

Reaching out can feel uncertain. We will help you understand what comes next.

See the first-visit steps →
Do I need insurance?+
Patient Access can verify current coverage, including Medicaid or Medicare where applicable, discuss payment options, and help identify the right service.
What should I bring to my first visit?+
If available, bring a photo ID, insurance card, and current medication list. For youth services, bring guardianship paperwork when applicable. Call us if you do not have these items.
Is my information private?+
Yes. The Consortium follows HIPAA and other applicable health-information privacy requirements.
Can I get medical care at the same place?+
Some programs coordinate physical and behavioral healthcare. Call Patient Access to confirm which integrated services and locations are currently available.
What if I need help now?+
Call or text 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Call 911 for immediate danger. CARE Mobile Crisis is available at (267) 233-5259, Monday–Friday, 7am–11pm.

You do not have to figure it out alone.

Call or request a callback. Monday through Friday, 8am–6pm.