Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program
Meadville - Compass
A Certified Peer Specialist is an individual with lived mental health experience who has completed a certification training curriculum approved by the PA Department of Human Services. These specialists work as an advocate who helps eliminate the stigma associated with mental illness as well as a role model providing hope and inspiration for the individuals they work with. CPS work alongside individuals to help demonstrate recovery is possible, create strategies for self-improvement, support and assist with the development of vocational and educational goals, and assist with accessing and maintaining decent and affordable housing.
Eligibility: Individuals who are between 14-18 years of age, residents of Crawford, Venango, or Mercer County, have the presence of, or history of, mental health concerns, and choose to receive services.
Hours: Services will be delivered outside of school hours and will vary with days and times to meet the needs of the individual.
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (814) 333-2924
  • (814) 337-0008 - Fax
Email Address: chapsweb@chapsinc.org
Fee Amounts: No fees apply
Intake Procedure: Anyone can make a referral (including self-referrals).
Intake Requirements: Enrollment requires a recommendation from a Licensed Practitioner of the Healing Arts. A LPHA is defined as: Psychiatrist, PCP, Physician Assistant, Certified Nurse Practitioner, or Licensed Psychologist.
Geographical Area: Crawford, Venango, and Mercer Counties
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Crawford County Mental Health Awareness Program
Meadville - Compass
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