Franklin County Government - Emergency Delegate
Determines whether criteria for danger to self or others is met as per the Mental Health Procedures Act, and if yes, completes the petition and then the person is transported to the nearest Emergency Department by law enforcement for evaluation and potential admission. Provides information on community based resources to individuals and family members/friends of individuals who are experiencing serious and possibly life threatening challenges in their lives.
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Physical Address
425 Franklin Farm Lane, Chambersburg, PA 17202
Hours
The emergency delegate is available 24/7 in both Franklin and Fulton Counties.
Voice
Voice
Application process
Call; walk in. No documentation is needed. The delegate will complete an interview with the person who will act as the petitioner and complete the application, determining the need for emergency treatment. If the delegate determines there are grounds, the petition is completed along with a warrant that is delivered to the police. The police then pick up and transport the individual to the emergency room for evaluation and where the doctor makes the final determination as to the need for admission (emergency treatment). If emergency treatment is needed, the delegate then reads the individual his/her rights, and Crisis begins to make referrals to various inpatient hospital settings until one is located. This may include gaining prior authorization from insurance companies.
Fee
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Eligibility
Franklin/Fulton county residents In order to be in the Adult Priority Group and potentially qualify for county funding for mental health services, a person must be 18+ (or age 22+ if in Special Education) and must have a diagnosis of the following: Major Depressive Disorder Schizophrenia Schizophreniform Disorder Schizoaffective Disorder Bipolar I Disorder Bipolar II Disorder Mood Disorder Psychotic Disorder Borderline Personality Disorder A person is severely mentally disabled when, as a result of mental illness, his/her capacity to exercise self-control, judgement and discretion in the conduct of his/her affairs and social relations or to care for his /her own personal needs is so lessened that he/she poses a clear and present danger of harm to others or to self. Behaviors within the past 30 days are considered.
Service area
Franklin, PA
Fulton, PA
Agency info
Franklin County Government
Franklin County is governed by a board of three county commissioners elected every four years by the citizens who live here. The Board of Commissioners oversees the entire operation of the county and represents the best interests of the citizens. County commissioners also oversee the core functions of the county government, such as fiscal operations, human resources, taxes, voting, emergency services, planning, and information technology. Other officials are also elected to perform certain functions: the Controller, the Treasurer, and the Recorder of Deeds. Under the direction of these officers, the county maintains important legal records such as real estate deeds, licenses and permits, and financial records.