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Welcome to the Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services

Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Children & Youth Services

DBHIDS serves children with behavioral health challenges. Our goal is to work in partnership with parents to develop an individual treatment plan that delivers high-quality care for the child and a high level of support for the family. These services include:

  • Early Intervention: Support for Infants, Toddlers and Their Families – enhancing the development of infants and toddlers from birth to three years of age
  • Child/Adolescent Drug & Alcohol Case Management – connecting children and their families to treatment programs and support services
  • The Family-Based Mental Health Services – in-home services for uninsured or underinsured children only
  • Student Assistance Program – an early intervention program that can help identify and treat behavioral health issues that affect school success
  • WORD II Program – for Juvenile Offender Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Prevention Services – a comprehensive list of prevention programs for children ages K-12
  • Madeline Moore Summer Camp Grant – up to $400 for families to send their child to summer camp
  • Re-engagement Centers – helping high school students return to school and complete their education
  • Respite Services – respite programs from an afternoon up to 48 hours

If you are a parent or family member and you need treatment assistance and support for your child, please contact:

DBHIDS Main Line: 215-685-5400

Our goals:

  • Partnership with parents
  • Individual recovery and treatment plans
  • Focus on sustained wellness and well-being of the child