COMHAR serves infants to young adults with programs that help them to maximize their potential and enjoy a happier healthier life within their families. Highly trained and caring staff provide a range of services targeting each child's specific needs and encouraging the family's active involvement. Bilingual, bicultural therapists and special instructors make these services accessible to Latino families who communicate more comfortably in Spanish.

Outpatient Services
COMHAR offers outpatient counseling for young people ages five to eighteen who experience behavioral and emotional problems at home or in school. Services include therapy for children and families, referral for psychological or psychiatric evaluation if indicated, and assistance in obtaining other community supports.

EPSDT Wraparound Services
The Early Periodic Screening Diagnosis and Treatment (EPSDT) program works with youngsters ages five to twenty-one who have serious emotional and mental health problems. Children receive intensive services at home or in school to help them achieve stability and function successfully. Following an initial assessment, case managers involve both the child and the family in planning for services that may include psychological testing, psychiatric evaluation, mobile or behavioral therapy and therapeutic staff support (TSS).

Early Intervention Program (EIP)
COMHAR's Early Intervention Program provides an array of home and site-based services for young children from birth to age five, who show delays in their physical, emotional, cognitive, or social development. Early intervention is crucial in helping these children to achieve their developmental goals and to continue a pattern of healthy growth. Active involvement by parents or caretakers is equally important to the program's success. A multidisciplinary evaluation identifies the child's need for services that may include special instruction; physical, occupational or speech therapy; behavior therapy; and nursing and nutrition consultations. EIP instructors coach parents in their home environment to interact with their child through play activities that foster the youngster's individuality and self-confidence and build developmental skills. Staff and specialists work toward a trusting partnership with families that allows each child to blossom.

Choosing COMHAR's Services
Families can access children's outpatient and EPSDT wraparound services and HSDF by directly contacting COMHAR or by referral from a teacher, doctor or other professional provider. Children must receive referrals to COMHAR's Early Intervention Program.

Children's Services
3825 Whitaker Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19124
215-427-5756