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Principles of Everyday Lives and Recovery

The purpose of this brochure is to outline the basic principles of a recovery oriented system for a dually diagnosed individual. This brochure includes a brief Quality of Life questionnaire that can help facilitate team and individual discussions.

PCHC Informational Booklet

Philadelphia Coordinated Health Care (PCHC) is a unique and innovative program designed to provide health care support to individuals with intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism (IDD and/or Autism) living in the community in Philadelphia and Southeastern region of Pennsylvania.

Crisis Evaluation Tips

This one page tip sheet provides basic crisis evaluation suggestions.

Community Services and Resource Guide

A listing of services available from DBHIDS.

DDX Direct Support Curriculum Training Booklet

This booklet provides an overview of the Pennsylvania dual diagnosis direct support curriculum training initiative. An outline of the curriculum, as well as training summaries for each training, is enclosed.

Certified Peer Specialist (CPS) Brochure

This brochure describes certified peer specialist services and how these services can be accessed.

Accessing Crisis Services and Supports in Southeastern PA

This brochure provides an overview of the warning signs of someone in a crisis, service and support options as well as how to access programs that assist in recovery and promote a healthy everyday life.

Accessing Behavioral Health and/or Substance Use Services in Southeastern PA

This publication was created as a guide to assist people with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their supporters in accessing behavioral health and/or substance use services in Southeastern PA. The information provided includes:
  • How to Access Services
  • Managed Care information
  • Available Services provided by County Behavioral Health-Managed Care Organizations
  • Crisis Center Hotline Information

Behavior Specialist Behavior Plans Booklet

This booklet describes Behavioral Consultation Services such as what a Behavior Specialist can do for you and the model for the development of a good Behavior Plan.

Caregiver Strategy Tips

Tips on caregiver strategies in supporting individuals with an intellectual disability and anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mania and psychosis.
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Integrated Health Clinical Review Process Brochure

This brochure describes the PCHC Integrated Health Clinical Review process which is designed to provide a comprehensive and holistic overview of the person’s physical, environmental and mental health. This process also aids teams supporting people who have an intellectual disability and mental health challenges in utilizing a Recovery frame work.