Strong Recommendations for BHN Referrals

ONLY patients that they cannot take, is Private Insurance. Parent must call the back of their insurance card for help. 

Strong recommendations for BHN Referrals should be. (they will speak with family (hopefully i person), connect them with CBH, connect with psychology, community based organizations for SoDH, and if appropriate, accompany families to their mental health visit) 

  1. Child 18 months old to 3 years old starting the Autism work up (no autism dx yet) do Childlink referral (if already done, no need), give Autism Centers of Excellence info .cucsdhautism smart phrase or from Cap4Kids (https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/autism-centers-of-excellence-ace-in-philadelphia/), BNH Referral (please note clearly in the referral that you are concerned specifically for autism)  +/- Developmental Pediatrics
  2. 3-5 -year-old. Starting Autism work up OR not getting Autism services yet.
    1. Do Elwyn referral (if already done, no need), give Autism Centers of Excellence info .cucsdhautism smart phrase or from Cap4Kids (https://cap4kids.org/philadelphia/autism-centers-of-excellence-ace-in-philadelphia/), BNH Referral, +/- Developmental Pediatrics
  3. 3–5-year-old patient with severe behavioral issues (no autism). 
    1. Do Elwyn referral AND BHN referral
  4. 5-12-year-olds in need of behavioral helpwho are not getting services or who are not happy with services
    1. BHN Referral 
  5. 5-12-year-olds with Autism but not happy with services
    1. BHN Referral
  1. 13 year olds with behavioral health needs
    1. BHN Referral. (BHN to coordinate confidentiality issues)
  2. Mental Health Crisis
    1. Coordinate with Social Workers– +/- BNH referral
  3. Post Partum depression
    1. Coordinate with Social Workers– +/- BNH referral
  4. Parental Mental Health Concerns. Not in care, suboptimal care, not happy with services
    1. BHN Referral 

Can text or find BHN in CUC Conference Room

Iris Cruz: 215-280-1052

Ivette Pratts: 215-341-4581

Jasminvette Ayala: 215-341-1963

Jordi Olan: 

PLEASE PUT in Referrals for Behavioral Health Navigation in EPIC when referring to them