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Chester County officials outline mental health services, crisis response and budget

5666422 · July 23, 2025
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County mental health officials presented a program overview, budget snapshot and recent expansions including a 24/7 contact center, crisis services supported by ARPA and ongoing training for law enforcement.

Chester County officials on July 23 presented an overview of the county’s mental health programs, funding and recent service expansions, emphasizing a shift toward crisis response and community-based supports.

County administrators said the county’s mental health department acts as the local administrative and service delivery entity for the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS). The department contracts with community providers, monitors provider compliance and uses state allocations and county funds to support services not covered by other payers.

Linda Cox, administrator for Mental Health and Intellectual and Developmental…

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