Accessing Behavioral Health Services

Finding a Psychologist/Psychiatrist for your Child

Look at the back of your insurance card.  Call the number listed as Behavioral Health Providers (sometimes it may say Mental Health Providers).  

Things to ask:

• Is there a preferred providers list of psychiatrists/psychologists who work with children? → Ask for the list. 

• Can I go out of network?

• Can I go out of state to see someone?

• Do I need a pre-authorization?

• Is there a deductible?

• Is there a co-pay? If not, what percentage of each visit do I need to pay for?

• If I go out of network, what is the coverage?

• How may visits per calendar year are covered?  In and out of network?

When you call the providers from the list you requested:

Leave a message asking the psychiatrist/psychologist/therapist to call you so that you can discuss your concerns regarding evaluating your child’s needs.

Things to consider:

• Does the psychiatrist call you back in a timely fashion?

• Do you feel reasonably comfortable talking to this person?

• Do they listen to you and your concerns?

• Can they tell you how they will go about assessing your child?

• Can they develop goals and a plan of action to help you and your child?

Public Citizens for Children and Youth   www.pccy.org

If you have a young child with a behavioral health concern and you need help getting insurance or finding treatment, call PCCY at 215-563-5848 Ext. 17.

Penndel Mental Health Center (215) 752-1541

PMHC is a private, non-profit community mental health center, which has been providing psychiatric and social services to residents of Lower Bucks County for over 40 years.  Affiliated by contract with the Bucks County Department of Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities since 1969, PMHC is one of three “base service units” in Bucks County whose mission is to make quality services readily available to all residents.

Penndel Mental Health Center is dedicated to promoting community well-being through the provision of comprehensive behavioral health treatment options, education and support to individuals and families of Lower Bucks County and the surrounding areas.  Visit their website at www.penndelmhc.org.

American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry -- Facts for Families  

Family Services Association

4 Cornerstone Drive

Langhorne, PA 19047

215-757-6916

Bucks County Mental Health Clinic

1270 New Rodgers Road

Bristol, PA 19007

215-788-5730

Maternal Child Consortium

800 Clarmont Avenue

Bensalem, PA 19020

267-525-7000