Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services

Mental and Behavioral Health Services

Emergency Care

If you or someone you are in touch with is experiencing a mental health or substance use crisis right now, please contact the crisis line 24/7 at 988.

Click for more information about the 988 Suicide and Crisis hotline.

Non-emergency Support

For non-emergency help accessing and navigating mental health services for yourself, a family member or a significant other:

• If you are a Philadelphian that is uninsured or underinsured call 215-685-5400.
• If you are Medicaid eligible call 888-545-2600. Services are available regardless of your ability to pay.
• Sensitive and trained staff are available to assist with general information and referral resources for services such as:

• • Case management
  • Housing supports and homeless outreach
  • Mental health court
  • Criminal justice supports
  • Family supports
  • Other mental health-related supports

For more information, visit our list of General Contact numbers including emergency contacts.

Additional Resources

• HealthyMindsPhilly.com: This DBHIDS team offers online tools and resources including a free, confidential self-screening.
• DBHIDS Community Behavioral Health: This DBHIDS division provides access to mental health care and services in Philadelphia.
• DBHIDS Behavioral Health Division: This DBHIDS division provides mental health services and supports for adults and children requiring medical, social, and educational services
• DBHIDS Behavioral Health and Justice Division: This DBHIDS division is committed to working towards reducing justice involvement for Philadelphians with behavioral health challenges including serious mental illness.