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Recovery Values

Featured Agency

Every month we are going to feature an agency that is actively embracing "recovery values," in their workplace practices. The Consortium, Inc., is a nonprofit Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) incorporated in 1967. CMHC's are nonprofit organizations that provide mental health services to the community and take responsibility to arrange all medical services needed by its patient population. The Consortium is one of Philadelphia's twelve CMHC's and delivers mental health, mental retardation services to the West and Southwest Philadelphia region, and throughout the City. Since the Division of Mental Health was established in 1954, the Department of Public Health has provided behavioral health care to the citizens of Philadelphia. Following the 1966 Mental Health and Mental Retardation Act of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, the Office of Mental Health and Mental Retardation (OMH/MR) was set up in 1968 to administer and coordinate services to the mentally disabled. Today, "OBHS/MRS (Office of Behavioral Health Services") / Mental Retardation Support Services" continues to develop a comprehensive, coordinated and unified system of care with a full integration of services and funds of which The Consortium is proud to be a part. Today, the Consortium continues to change and grow, adapting to challenges and opportunities. Its core of Mental Health, Drug and Alcohol, Older Adult and Mental retardation services continues to serve thousands of people annually. The Consortium story is punctuated with innovation, leadership and a caring, concerned spirit. These are the hallmarks of the Consortium, and qualities which will insure its continued growth as a broadly based health and human service institution.



The Consortium

The Mission of The Consortium

The Consortium strives for the empowerment and recovery of all who seek assistance with behavioral health, supports coordination and substance abuse, through the provision of holistic community based services, always being respectful of choice and inspiring hope.

The Consortium, Inc. is a nonprofit Community Mental Health Center incorporated in 1967. Our focus is directed towards delivering services to our neighbors in West and Southwest Philadelphia, and throughout the City. We are here to serve your behavioral health care needs regardless of income. We provide behavioral health care programs and services for children, adults, and senior citizens. The Consortium views recovery as a way of changing lives through all behavioral health services.

For services, contact:
Executive Offices 215-596-8100
Adult Behavioral Health Services 215-748-8400
Opiate Treatment Services 215-596-8000
Family in Recovery 215-384-6205
Children and Adolescent Services 215-596-8300
Supports Coordination Services 215-472-1707
Chestnut Place Clubhouse 215-596-8200

The Consortium Job Listings

JEVS With over 1000 employees, JEVS Human Services is one of the largest human service agencies of its kind. For the past 65 years, JEVS has served the Greater Philadelphia community and the greater good, making hope happen for more than 17,000 individuals annually through a range of programs designed to help individuals overcome quality of life challenges including developmental and emotional disabilities, and also those who are facing adverse socio-economic conditions such as the underemployed and the unemployed. JEVS Human Services offers its employees a diverse, supportive, and exciting work environment in which the contributions of all are valued, excellence is expected, and integrity is paramount. We seek individuals with a desire to help people help themselves by providing high quality programs with top-notch customer service.

MHASPThe Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania (MHASP) is a nonprofit citizen's organization that develops, supports and promotes innovative education and advocacy programs. MHASP serves adults, children and family members through our programs and advocacy efforts. It is the mission of the Mental Health Association of Southeastern Pennsylvania to develop, maintain, and promote innovative education and advocacy programs and mental health services in the five counties we represent in a culturally competent manner, serving as a role model and technical assistance resource for state and national organizations and constituencies.

NPHS North Philadelphia Health System (NPHS) is comprised of two hospitals located in the heart of North Philadelphia. Girard Medical Center (GMC) is located on 8th Street and Girard Avenue and St. Joseph's Hospital (SJH) is located on 16th Street and Girard Avenue. These hospitals provide services to one of the most under-served communities in Philadelphia. NPHS is not only a healthcare provider, but is a major employer and economic anchor in North Philadelphia. NPHS provides cost effective, quality patient care services to the North Philadelphia community at St. Joseph's Hospital and specialty care at Girard Medical Center that reaches a broad regional community for the unique nature of the services offered.

Horizon House Since 1952, Horizon House has been a resource in the community to adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness by providing a continuum of services and supports and community resource coordination. This website is dedicated to those who have adhered to the sometimes difficult and frustrating journey to overcome their challenges, build their strengths, and achieve their own lifelong goals.

Community Behavioral Health Through a unique partnership between the city and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia has created a comprehensive Department of Behavioral Health and Mental Retardation Services, serving the city's 1.4 million residents. As a key component of this system, Philadelphia launched its own managed care organization, Community Behavioral Health, to provide behavioral health coverage for persons on Medicaid. It has been in operation in Philadelphia since February, 1997.

DBHMRSThe City of Philadelphia integrated its behavioral health care and mental retardation services into a comprehensive system. DBH/MRS components provide services through a network of community providers while collaborating with the Philadelphia School District, child welfare and judicial systems, and other stakeholders.

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