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A Therapist’s Point of View: Mental Health Copay Assistance
At LOHF, we offer Mental Health Copay Assistance to youth, children, and parents of dependent children (ages 0-25) who live in Lancaster County, PA, and
At LOHF, we offer Mental Health Copay Assistance to youth, children, and parents of dependent children (ages 0-25) who live in Lancaster County, PA, and
By Anna Kennedy, Executive Director of LOHF A year ago, my daughter was in kindergarten, and we were enjoying a busy routine of swim classes
LOHF grants funds to organizations working to improve the mental health of youth and teens in Lancaster County. In the fall of 2020, Samaritan Counseling’s
Children are naturally moody. Their developing minds and bodies can shift from happy to furious in a moment. So it can be difficult for parents
LOHF grants fund organizations working to improve the mental health of youth and teens in Lancaster County. In the fall of 2020, Elizabethtown Community Outreach
LOHF grants funds to organizations working to improve the mental health of youth and teens in Lancaster County. In the fall of 2020, COBYS was
In response to accelerated need for mental healthcare, Lancaster Cares issued a grant to LOHF to broaden eligibility for its free Mental Health Copay Assistance program. The program expanded beyond the previous restrictions of ages 0-25 and those with dependent children to include any county resident whose income is impacted by COVID-19. LOHF has also collaborated with Mental Health America of Lancaster County (MHA) to include LOHF’s copay program in MHA’s bundle of free mental health services.
Although most people in the general population have heard of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), this term is relatively new. The term “autism” was first coined in the 1950s by Dr. Leo Kanner, who identified a group of children demonstrating unique characteristics in social and communication skills, as well as odd repetitive behaviors.
In these difficult times it is often hard to know where to turn to for resources. The feelings of grief, loss, and frustration are ever present. Please know that LOHF is here to offer support to all members of our diverse community. Below are some resources specific to our Spanish-speaking residents.
Treatment and care for mental health-related issues occurs in a variety of settings. The specific setting, and level or type of care, depends on a few factors: the nature and severity of the person’s mental condition, their physical health, and the type of treatment that is needed. The primary treatment settings for receiving mental health care or services are hospital inpatient, residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient care, and outpatient. Mental healthcare services are also increasingly being provided by telephone and videoconferencing (such as Facetime, Zoom, Google Meet, Skype, etc.)
