Announcements

Fourth edition of The Gold Book

NEW! ODP Health Alert: Measles Outbreak Update

NEW! Health Byte - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder

NEW! HPAP - Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder

Health Care Alert 108, Summer 2026

NEW! Medicaid Changes Communications Toolkit

Active News 71, Summer 2026

NEW! Ep 124: Bridging Technology and Care to Empower People With IDD

NEW! Emergency Preparedness Kickoff Video

Monthly Articles

9.1.2026

Understanding Mesothelioma: What You Need to Know

Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function... read more

9.1.2026

Emergency Preparedness

Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function... read more

9.1.2026

Managing Back to School Anxiety

Malnutrition is the condition that develops when the body is deprived of vitamins, minerals and other nutrients it needs to maintain healthy tissues and organ function... read more

Hispanic Heritage Month 2026

PCHC celebrates 2026 Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15^th through October 15^th. This month let’s take a moment to celebrate our differences, share our traditions and appreciate the rich diversity of Hispanic culture. Click here to see more.

It's Direct Support Professional Recognition Week 2026

Click here to read the stories of DSPs who are making a difference in the lives of individuals we serve.

September is National Preparedness Month

Emergencies can happen anytime. Click the link for tips to be prepared before they occur.

Understanding Mesothelioma

Click here to learn the risks and potential symptoms of Mesothelioma.

Managing Back to School Anxiety

Lots of kids experience back to school anxiety, click here for tips that can help.

Move Your Way Into Fall

Whether you walk, run, dance or play just keep moving!

Community Activities

See what's happening around the Philadelphia area this month.

Training

Online training available for ID Provider Staff and Individuals and family members.

Access the PCHC Team Agreement Form now

Community Activities

Tales Of A Direct Support Professional (DSP)

Immunization Updates

Health Risk Screening Tool (HRST)
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Additional Resources from PCHC

PCHC is a core program of PMHCC

Funding provided by the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health/Intellectual disAbility Services, the Bucks, Chester, Delaware and Montgomery County Offices of Intellectual/Developmental Disabilities and the Office of Developmental Programs, Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.