Philadelphia Community Services for Children and Adolescents

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I. Mental Health Evaluations, Diagnosis and Treatment

• A. Evaluations
• B. Diagnosis
• C. Who are the Mental Health Professionals?
• D. Outpatient Treatment or Therapy
• E. Resources for Evaluation and Treatment

II. Special Education

• A. Laws and Regulations
• B. To Begin
• C. The School District of Philadelphia
• D. The Special Education Process
• E. Special Education Options Available to Children with Disabilities
• F. Related Services
• G. When Your Child's Program Is Not Working
• H. Due Process
• I. Where to Turn For Help
• J. Charter Schools

III. Vocational Education

• A. Philadelphia School District Services
• B. Community Vocational Education Services For School-Age Children and Adolescents
• C. Office Of Vocational Rehabilitation (OVR)
• D. Community Vocational Rehabilitation, And Employment Services For Older Adolescents And Young Adults

IV. Services That Support Children in Their Own Homes and Comuunities

• A. Children's Intensive Case Management
• B. Family-Based Mental Health Services
• C. Services Available Under EPSDT
• 1. A Parent's Guide To Wraparound Services in Philadelphia

V. Day Treatment Programs

• A. Day Treatment Services
• B. Resources

VI. Residential Treatment Programs

• A. Where To Turn For Residential Treatment Programs
• B. Securing Residential Services Through The Mental Health System
• C. Securing Residential Services Through The School System
• D. Examples of Residential Treatment Programs

VII. Inpatient Hospitalization

• A. Voluntary Hospitalization
• B. Financial Aspects Of Hospitalization
• C. Admission
• D. Discharge Procedures
• E. When Your Child Returns Home
• F. Inpatient Units for Children and Adolescents

VIII. Suicide

• A. Myths And Facts About Suicide
• B. Why Do People Commit Suicide?
• C. Warning Signs
• D. What To Do
• E. What Not To Do
• F. Where To Get Help

IX. Psychiatric Emergencies

• A. Problems Needing Immediate Attention
• B. Whom To Call: What To Do In A Medical Emergency Or Suicide Attempt
• C. For Other Psychiatric Emergencies
• D. Voluntary And Involuntary Examination And Treatment

X. Crisis Intervention Services

• A. Community Mental Health Centers
• B. Hotlines
• C. Therapists In Private Practice
• D. Family Service Agencies
• E. Pastoral Counseling Services
• F. Other Crisis Intervention Services

XI. Special Services for Children and Adolescents

• A. General Information And Referral
• B. Sexual Health
• C. Resources For Autistic Children
• D. Drug And Alcohol Abuse
• E. Resources For Children And Adolescents With Eating Disorders
• F. Mental Health Resources For Children with Hearing Impairments
• G. Resources For Children With Learning Disabilities
• H. Resources For Children With Mental Retardation And Emotional Disorders
• I. Mental Health And Related Services For Non-English Speaking Philadelphians
• J. Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention And Teen Parents
• K. Preschool Services
• L. Child Sexual Abuse
• M. Juvenile Probation Department-Family Court-Serving Children and Families in Philadelphia
• N. Grief Support
• O. Other Services To Parents And Children

XII. Financial and Health Care Benefits

• A. Monetary Benefits
• B. Other Public Assistance Benefits
• C. What To Do When You Have Problems Obtaining Benefits

XIII. Advocacy and Support

• A. How To Advocate For Your Child
• B. Legal Advocacy Groups
• C. Parent Advocacy Groups And Organizations
• D. Parent Support Groups
• E. Pennsylvania Resources
• F. National Organizations And Training Centers

Appendix A: Medication

• A. Important Points to Remember
• B. Be Sure You Know
• C. Do's:
• D. Don'ts:
• E. Be Sure Your Physician And Pharmacist Know:
• F. Medication Chart

Appendix B: Types of Psychological Evaluations

• A. Infant Development Scales
• B. Preschool and School Age Intelligence Quotient (IQ) Tests
• C. Special Abilities Tests
• D. Personality Tests

Appendix C: Child Sexual Abuse

• A. Preventing Sexual Abuse
• B. Watch Your Child Carefully for Signs of Sexual Abuse
• C. If You Think Your Child Has Been Abused

Appendix D: Legal Rights in Hospital and Medical Matters

• A. Voluntary Hospitalization Of Persons 14 Years of Age or Older with Mental Illness
• B. Voluntary Hospitalization of Children Under 14 Years of Age
• C. Involuntary Commitment
• D. Defender Association of Philadelphia
• E. Patients' Rights
• F. Financial Responsibility for Care and Treatment
• G. Legal Resources

Appendix E: What To Do if You Disagree with Your Behavioral Health Contractor

• A. If You Disagree With Community Behavioral Health (CBH)
• B. Getting Help

Appendix F: Children and Adolescents Mental Health: A Definition of Terms and List of Resources

• A. Glossary
• B. Definitions
• C. National Organizations

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Parents Involved Network (PIN), a project of
Mental Health Association of SE PA
1211 Chestnut Street, 11th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19107
215-751-1800 or 800-688-4226
Email: guide@pinofpa.org