Resources for Families
At COMHAR, we urge all of our clients and their families to gain an understanding of the nature of intellectual disabilities and mental health as it is essential for all parties to know their rights and responsibilities to live the fullest life possible. The City of Philadelphia, Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the Federal Government publish a wealth of information related to behavioral health issues in adults and children.
Below is a small sample of our most used resources for families:
Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBH)
Philadelphia Community Behavioral Health Services (CBH)
COMPASS - Commonwealth of PA Application for Social Services
Pennsylvania Department of Human Services
Pennsylvania Recovery & Resiliency
Pennsylvania Youth Suicide Prevention Initiative
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)
National Mental Health Information Center
National Institute of Mental Health
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA)
National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
Mental Health Association of Southeastern PA
The Sleep Help Institute - Adults and Children with Autism