Healthcare organizations in Philadelphia join forces to broaden services and navigate impending budget reductions under the Trump administration's regulations.
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Two long-standing organizations in Philly and its suburbs, the Center for Families and Relationships (CFAR) and Project HOME, have teamed up to bring more behavioral health services to North Philly.
Jordan Brogan, CEO at CFAR, and Donna Bullock, president and CEO of Project HOME, believe collaboration is the way forward for organizations hoping to weather potential federal funding cuts under the Trump administration.
"With all the uncertainty brewing, it's crucial we band together to support the community," Brogan said. "Because who knows what's on the horizon?"
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CFAR has recently opened an outpatient mental health unit at Project HOME's Helen Brown Community Center near Strawberry Mansion, serving adults, couples, families, and young kids as young as 3 with Medicaid insurance.
Over in the pandemic aftermath, Project HOME started hearing from parents needing more mental health resources as their kids headed back to school. Partnering with CFAR, a local provider of mental health services, was a no-brainer, Bullock said.
"With CFAR offering mental health services in a comfortable, accessible setting, it's a perfect fit" she explained.
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The new mental health unit is staffed with counselors and therapists who attend virtual appointments and in-person sessions. The Helen Brown Community Center already offers a food pantry, help with housing and energy bills, and spaces for meetings and activities.
The unit features comfy couches, posters with uplifting messages, and colorful, soft rugs giving the space a cozy vibe.
"It's all about creating an inviting atmosphere where clients feel welcome and therapists feel energized" said Jamica Cropper-Pam, CFAR senior director of outpatient programs.
CFAR's founder, Maryann Volk, has always aimed to fill gaps in care in vulnerable communities. "There's a massive need out there" she said. "Quality counseling makes a real difference in helping families and healing trauma in children."
Brogan stated that the partnership benefits everyone, as now CFAR clients can easily access Project HOME's housing assistance and other social services right down the hall.
This partnership wasn't a spur-of-the-moment decision; Brogan and Bullock have been discussing the idea for several years. However, they said the need to pool resources together has become increasingly critical due to looming Republican-led cuts to government spending and possible changes to the Medicaid program.
"With funding under threat, we have to get creative about sharing resources, streamlining services, and working together to minimize care gaps" Bullock explained.
The new outpatient mental health program is now taking appointments and referrals.
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- In response to potential federal funding cuts under the Trump administration, organizations like CFAR and Project HOME are collaborating to offer more behavioral health services, such as mental health therapies and treatments, in North Philly.
- This partnership between CFAR and Project HOME brings mental health services to vulnerable communities, filling gaps in care for adults, couples, families, and young children with Medicaid insurance.
- The new mental health unit, located at Project HOME's Helen Brown Community Center, is staffed with counselors and therapists offering both virtual and in-person appointments, complementing the center's existing services like a food pantry and help with housing and energy bills.
- With policies and legislation impacting healthcare, including Medicare and potential changes to the Medicaid program, organizations like CFAR and Project HOME are innovating by sharing resources and streamlining services to minimize care gaps.
- As politics and general news shape the future of funding for health and wellness services, it's essential to have advocacy organizations working to make a difference, such as CFAR and Project HOME's commitment to providing quality mental health care in comfortable, accessible settings.
