Tioga County Department of Human Services - Delegate Services/Emergency Services
1873 Shumway Hill Road, Wellsboro, PA 16901
Eligibility
Individuals with mental illness who are unwilling to consent to treatment
and have recently exhibited dangerous behavior (i.e., specific acts,
attempts or threats which constitute a substantial risk of physical
harm to the person him or herself and/or to another.) Serves Tioga
County residents only.
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm, after hour on call system
(570) 724-5766
Voice
Application process
Call for service.
Fees
Call for details
Service area
Tioga, PA
The provision of emergency related activities and administrative functions undertaken to proceed after a petition for voluntary or involuntary mental health commitment has been completed. This includes bed searches, emergency transportation and legal functions related to the commitment process.
Providing organization
Tioga County Department of Human Services
Governmental department whose purpose is to protect, serve and improve the quality of life for Tioga County's citizens by effectively managing the county's human services programs and resources. Services are family-based and focus on prevention.