We collaborate with Equilibria Psychological and Consultation Services to provide counseling services for our students. A licensed therapist, Amber Haley, PhD, LPC, NCCC provides one-on-one therapy to children on a weekly basis, in the school building during the day on Thursdays. Equilibria accepts many private insurance plans, including Aetna and Keystone Health Plan East. Email me at z.artz@cpsphilly.org if you are interested in enrolling your child!
Behavioral Health Emergencies
For a behavioral health emergency for a child, call the Philadelphia Crisis Response Line at 215-685-6440 or go to:
The Philadelphia Children’s Crisis Response Center
3300 Henry Avenue, Falls Two Building, 3rd Floor
Phone: (215) 878-2600
Open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Free, 24/7 online behavioral health screening and tools for emotional wellbeing
JUST NEED TO TALK? CALL THE PHILADELPHIA WARMLINE Not in an immediate crisis situation but just need to talk to someone who “gets it”? Call the NAMI Philadelphia WARMline at 267-687-4381 and dial 1, available Monday – Friday, 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm. A safe and confidential number to call for non-emergency situations, resources, support, education and hope! Learn more about these services at namiphilly.org/nami-other-support-resources
Equilibria Psychological & Consultation Services
-Locations in Philadelphia (Society Hill and Fishtown) and Willow Grove, PA. Offers individual and family counseling, with both in-person and virtual sessions available. Provides evidence-based treatments, and specialize in treating anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, self-esteem/identity issues, social skills, family conflict, ADHD, and improving communication in relationships. In-network with many insurance plans. Parents/caregivers can schedule an intake by calling the Referral Coordinator at 267-861-3685, x1, or by using the Contact Form.
Philatherapy, LLC
(215) 282-3004
-Offers individual and family counseling. Accepts almost every private insurance plan and has therapists who work with children, ages 5+.
Children's Crisis Treatment Center (CCTC)
https://www.cctckids.org/programs-services/center/outpatient-department/
The Outpatient Department offers a range of clinical services, eco-systemic structural family therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, art therapy, play therapy, and attachment therapy. Call 215-496-0707 x3 to make an intake appointment.
Center for Families and Relationships
https://www.cfarcounseling.org/
-Please call to make an intake appointment: (215) 537-5367. Intakes are completed during the day Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm. They also offer walk-in appointments Monday-Friday 9am-3pm. Accepts Medicaid or self-pay only (no private insurance)
Child Guidance Resource Center
https://www.cgrc.org/services/7/outpatient-counseling-medication-management-
Karabots Center at CHOP (4865 Market St); for children seen at CHOP Karabots for primary care
(215) 590-0413
https://www.gemmaservices.org/community/mental-health/
(215) 730-2326
Perez Therapy, LLC
https://www.pereztherapyllc.com/
112 E. Allen Street, #3, Philadelphia, PA 19125
Info@PerezTherapyLLC.com
(215) 278-9444
LifeStance Health
https://lifestance.com/location/state/pennsylvania/
Accepts Aetna, Cigna, ComPsych EAP, Highmark, and other insurances. Call for more information. They have multiple locations.
Melanated Healing, LLC
Virtual sessions. Accepts Highmark BCBS, Anthem BCBS, Federal BCBS, Out-of-State BCBS
Therapy for Black Girls
https://providers.therapyforblackgirls.com/
The Loveland Foundation
Provides financial assistance to Black women and girls seeking therapy nationally.
https://thelovelandfoundation.org/therapy-fund/
Psychology Today is a helpful place to search for therapists. I can also help you to find a therapist in your area that accepts insurance and is taking new clients.
JJPI offers mental health treatment through our Vaux Partnership to Address Trauma and Healing (Vaux PATH) Program at Philadelphia Housing Authority’s Vaux Community Center in the Sharswood neighborhood of North Philadelphia. JJPI’s Vaux PATH clinicians support children and adults who have experienced trauma and are having emotional, behavioral, and/or social challenges. The PATH program uses a trauma-informed approach that is collaborative and employs evidence-based treatments that address the root of each person’s difficulties. The program is available to individuals living and/or attending school in areas of North Philadelphia within zip codes 19121 and 19132.
The Black Brain Campaign
Get 12 free therapy sessions (individual or family) for ages 5 and up.
visit https://joinbbc.org/ for more information and to sign up