John F Kennedy Behavioral Health Center
Last updated on May 20, 2021
  • County or local government funds
  • Community Services Block Grant
  • Medicaid
  • Community Mental Health Center
  • Other State Funds

Contact Info

321 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA - 19123

T (215) 235-6250

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Community Mental Health Center

John F Kennedy Behavioral Health Center is a certified Community Mental Health Center and therefore operates through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance.

County or Local Government Funds

Counties are often responsible for backing services like schools and hospitals. John F Kennedy Behavioral Health Center receives funding from either the county or another local government. This means that mental health services for local residents might be offered for free or at a reduced rate. Call to find out.

Community Services Block Grant

The US Department of Health and Human Services offers funds in the form of Community Services Block Grants to all states. The purpose of these funds is to reduce poverty by helping low-income individuals and families find work, access education, obtain housing, and improve their health. John F Kennedy Behavioral Health Center is a recipient of this grant. You may qualify for assistance provided you meet low-income eligibility requirements but you must apply by contacting the following office:

Commonwealth Keystone Building
Melissa Tabb ( Dept. of Community and Economic Developm )
400 North Street; 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA - 17120-0225
Phone: 717-425-7598
Fax: 717-214-5399
lpraster@pa.gov
https://dced.pa.gov
Commonwealth Keystone Building
Lynette Praster ( Dept. of Community and Economic Developm )
400 North Street; 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA - 17120-0225
Phone: 717-720-1350
Fax: 717-214-5399
lpraster@pa.gov
https://dced.pa.gov
Center for Community Services - Commonwealth Keystone Building
Dennis Davin ( Secretary )
400 North Street, 4th Floor
Harrisburg, PA - 17120-0225
Phone: 717-787-3003
Fax: 717-214-5399
https://dced.pa.gov

Medicaid

All state Medicaid programs provide some mental health services. John F Kennedy Behavioral Health Center accepts Medicaid, a joint federal and state program that helps with medical costs for some people with low incomes and limited resources. Medicaid programs vary from state to state.

Community Mental Health Center

Community Mental Health Centers operate through federal and state funds made possible by the Community Mental Health Act. The purpose of these funds to make diagnosis and treatment available to low-income and indigent individuals. The services are either free or under a sliding-scale. These services are available to people of all ages who do not have health insurance. John F Kennedy Behavioral Health Center is a certified Community Mental Health Center therefore offers services to those who might not be able to afford them.

Other State funds

John F Kennedy Behavioral Health Center recieves funding from the state of Pennsylvania other than traditional funding like Medicare, Medicaid, or Community Services Block grants. This means that it likely that these subsidies will translate to affordable or free mental health services to you. Call John F Kennedy Behavioral Health Center to find out.

Affordable Care Act (Obamacare) Insurance Coverage For Mental Health

Obamacare purchased from the Health Care Marketplaces covers Mental Health Care and Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Under the Health Care Law there are 10 categories of benefits. Mental Health Care and Substance Abuse Treatment are two of the 10.

If you have Affordable Care Act Coverage you will have mental health care coverage.

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Office Hours

  • Monday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
  • Saturday closed
  • Sunday closed