Franklin County Government
Franklin County Government Human Services Building - MH/IDD/EI
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The police then pick up and transport the individual to the emergency room for evaluation and where the doctor makes the final determination as to the need for admission (emergency treatment).
If emergency treatment is needed, the delegate then reads the individual his/her rights and crisis begins to make referrals to various inpatient hospital settings until one is located. This may include gaining prior authorization with insurance companies.
425 Franklin Farm Lane
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Chambersburg, PA 17202
Eligibility:
Franklin/Fulton county residents In order to be in the Adult
Priority Group and potentially qualify for county funding for
mental health services, a person must be 18+ (or age 22+ if in
Special Education) and must have a diagnosis of the following:
Major Depressive Disorder Schizophrenia Schizophreniform Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar I Disorder Bipolar II Disorder
Mood Disorder Psychotic Disorder Borderline Personality
Disorder
A person is severely mentally disabled when, as a result of mental illness, his/her capacity to exercise self-control, judgement and discretion in the conduct of his/her affairs and social relations or to care for his /her own personal needs is so lessened that he/she poses a clear and present danger of harm to others or to self. Behaviors within the past 30 days are considered.
A person is severely mentally disabled when, as a result of mental illness, his/her capacity to exercise self-control, judgement and discretion in the conduct of his/her affairs and social relations or to care for his /her own personal needs is so lessened that he/she poses a clear and present danger of harm to others or to self. Behaviors within the past 30 days are considered.
Hours:
24 Hours/7 Days a Week
Phone/FAX Numbers
- (717) 263-1900
- (717) 267-3438 - Fax
Email Address: ir@franklincountypa.gov
Intake Procedure:
Call; walk-in. No documentation is needed.
Geographical Area:
Franklin, Fulton
Facility/ADA Access:
wheelchair accessible
Additional Services Offered at this Location:
- Aging and Disability Resource Centers
- Assessment for Substance Use Disorders
- Burial Benefits
- Case/Care Management
- Case/Care Management * Children and Youth With Disabilities/Health Conditions
- Case/Care Management * Veterans
- Child Abuse Hotlines
- Child Abuse Prevention
- Children's Protective Services
- Comprehensive Information and Referral
- Crime Victim Support
- Crime Witness Support
- Disability Benefits
- Disability Benefits * Veterans
- Disability Rights Groups
- Disaster Related Cash Grants
- Early Intervention for Children With Disabilities/Delays
- Home Maintenance and Minor Repair Services
- In Person Crisis Intervention
- Mental Health Expense Assistance
- Military Records
- Probation
- Psychiatric Case Management
- Rent Payment Assistance
- Rental Deposit Assistance
- Student Financial Aid
- Substance Use Disorder Education/Prevention
- Substance Use Disorder Referrals
- Substance Use Disorder Treatment Expense Assistance
- Supportive Therapies
- Veteran Home Loans
- Veteran Membership Organizations
- Veteran/Military Health Insurance
- Yard Maintenance
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Franklin County Government
Franklin County Government Human Services Building - MH/IDD/EI
Franklin County Government Human Services Building - MH/IDD/EI