Children's Services

CBHNP pays for the same mental health and drug and alcohol services as Medical Assistance (MA) did. CBHNP covers these services when they are recommended by your treatment team and approved by your clinical care manager.

Call CBHNP about your child if:

• You are worried about alcohol or other drug problems
• You are worried about an emotional or behavioral problem
• A trusted person, like your friend, a family member, a teacher or counselor, your doctor, or your clergy person thinks your child needs help

Covered Services for Children

Covered services include:

• Admission to a hospital for 24-hour care for mental or emotional illness
• 24-hour care and rehabilitation for alcohol or other drug problems in a hospital or non-hospital setting
• Partial hospital day programs for mental illness or alcohol and other drug problems
• Outpatient services for mental health or drug and alcohol treatment
• Detoxification from alcohol and other drugs
• Prescriptions for medications for the treatment of mental illness, emotional disturbance, and substance abuse problems. These include medication used to treat substance abuse problems. (Medicines are paid for by your physical health plan.)
• Resource coordinator or intensive case management services

In addition, covered services for children and adolescents include:

• Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services for children and adolescents (these are sometimes referred to as “wraparound services” or “BHRS.”)
• Residential treatment facilities
• Family-based treatment

If you have a question about whether something is covered, be sure to call a CBHNP Member Services specialist for your county or area using the numbers listed at the end of this page. Call us if you have a special need that might limit your ability to receive treatment. We will help you find the right Provider and link you with the services you need.

Children Have Rights Too!

Your child or adolescent might get help without telling you. Or, your child might not want to go for help.

Member Services Specialists

Member Services specialists at CBHNP are here to help when you have a problem. Their job is to work with you and others to help you get the treatment and support that will meet your behavioral health needs. They are available 24 hours a day and 365 days a year to help you!

Contact a Member Services Representative toll-free for your county or area.

• 1-888-722-8646
• 1-800-654-5984 TTY or 711 PA Relay

• 1-866-773-7891 – Bedford or Somerset Counties
• 1-866-773-7892 – Blair County
• 1-866-773-7917 – Franklin and Fulton Counties
• 1-866-773-7991 – Lycoming and Clinton Counties
• 1-800-654-5984 TTY or 711 PA Relay

Advocacy Help

CBHNP has advocates to help consumers and families better understand the behavioral health system – especially when there are problems. The advocates are there to help when you have a problem with your services or want to make a complaint or grievance. The advocates can talk with you about your problem, help you write letters, and fill out forms about your concern. They can also refer you to other advocacy organizations near you that can offer help.

• 717-671-6541 or toll-free 1-888-722-8646
• ahouse@cbhnp.org

• 1-866-773-7891 – Bedford or Somerset Counties
• 1-866-773-7892 – Blair County
• 1-866-773-7917 – Franklin and Fulton Counties
• 1-866-773-7991 – Lycoming and Clinton Counties