Mental Health

Jun 20, 2025 | Mental Health

The Base Service Unit is available to assist individuals of all ages with accessing mental health services/programs and supports in Potter County based on their needs and their preferences.

The Base Service Unit determines eligibility for various mental health programs and treatment.  To contact the Base Service Unit please call 814-544-7315 or 1-800-800-2560 and ask for the Base Service Unit.

Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

Blended Case Management is available to children, adolescents and adults with serious and persistent mental illness or at risk of, who need assistance with navigating mental health services.

Case managers aid individuals through outreach and advocacy, to ensure they receive the service necessary to keep them in the community and work toward recovery.  Recovery-based practices include self-direction, empowerment and a holistic approach to service provision.  Caseloads are restricted by size by regulation to ensure that there will be sufficient contact with each individual to meet their particular needs.  Individuals develop a written service plan with their case manager as an aid to monitor progress toward their goals.  Blended Case Management services are utilized in addition to traditional outpatient treatment services and assist persons in identifying measurable goals and objectives in areas such as housing/living, vocational/educational, basic health/safety, mental health and basic needs.  BCM staff will monitor service delivery, coordinate service/treatment needs, access needed services, and link individuals to appropriate services in the community.  Participation in Blended Case Management is voluntary.

Please call Potter County Human Services Department of Mental Health should you have questions about our Blended Case Management program 814-544-7315

Blended CM Referral Form

Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP)

Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Potter County Human Services Mental Health developed a Forensic Re-entry program to provide assistance to Potter County individuals that are incarcerated and have been previously diagnosed with a mental illness to transition back into the community more smoothly.  The program services include: housing assistance, education, life skills, employment, etc., while they are located at the Potter County Jail, Long Term Structured Residential Forensic Facility and State correctional facilities. This service will continue to monitor the individual for six months to a year after release.

• Forensic Re-entry Referral Form
• Forensic Re-entry Referral Brochure
• Forensic Re-entry Referral Handbook

Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

Our LHOT team is open to the community for anyone that would like to join. We meet the third Wednesday of every month at 1pm via Zoom.

Jun 20, 2025 | Mental Health

Potter County Department of Mental Health is trained for traumatic response to disaster situations when requested.  Our staff have complied with state regulations and completed all course required by the state to provide disaster response, including but not limited to Mental Health First Aid, Psychological First Aid.  Our team provides psychological and emotional support to victims and first responders following a natural or man-made disaster.

Disasters can occur naturally (e.g., tornadoes, hurricanes, earthquakes, floods, wildfires, mudslides, or drought) or be human-caused (e.g., mass shootings, chemical spills, or terrorist attacks). Preparing for, responding to, and recovering from disasters and traumatic events is essential to the behavioral health of individuals and communities alike.

When people experience a disaster, they may experience a variety of reactions, many of which are natural responses to difficult situations. Most people show resilience after a disaster. Resilience is the ability to bounce back, cope with adversity, and endure during difficult situations. Thankfully, resilience in disaster recovery is ordinary, not extraordinary, and people regularly demonstrate this ability. Using supportive resources to address stress and other hardships is a critical component of resilience.

It is also common for people to show signs of stress after exposure to a disaster making it important to monitor the physical and emotional health of those affected as well as those responding to the needs of others. Although everyone reacts differently to disasters, some of those affected may suffer from serious mental or emotional distress. These individuals may develop or experience exacerbation of existing mental health or substance use problems, including for example, post-traumatic stress disorder. Finding treatment in a timely fashion will help individuals minimize negative outcomes.

Jun 20, 2025 | Mental Health

We are a community-based organization developed to address youth/teen suicide through public awareness, education & training, assist communities build sustainable suicide prevention programs, and to help strengthen existing community programs. Our taskforce offers several training opportunities, outreach events, and presentation in our school districts and the community.

Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

The Potter County Coalition seeks to reduce recidivism by supporting returning citizens as they transition to their communities after incarceration. Members of the Coalition, which includes private citizens, medical and therapeutic professionals, faith communities, employers, educators, non-profit agencies, and government entities, will help to facilitate the transition by identifying needs and making referrals to those agencies able to help individuals attain success and independence.

Jun 20, 2025 | Mental Health

The Potter County Department of Mental Health acts at the Mental Health Liaison for the schools SAP teams throughout the County.  The Mental Health Liaison accepts referrals from the SAP team and conducts screenings, utilizing the Juvenile Inventory for Functioning (JIFF) and can make referrals to the appropriate resources as decided by the team.

Jun 20, 2025 | Uncategorized

Please click the link below for information and the handbook.

Transformational Living Handbook