Our Counties

The SE Region of Pennsylvania collaborates with the PA Department of Corrections in order to facilitate the reentry planning needs for individuals returning to the region.

Regional Mental Health Forensics

Pre-register online for these trainingA two-part virtual series developed by the SE Regional Mental Health Services Coordination Office.

The SE Regional MH Office is partnering with the five counties of Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia as well as with the state of Pennsylvania on several projects to collect mental health data for analysis and effective reporting. These statistics are specifically, but not limited to, areas within forensics, state hospitals and community-based programs and are used to help us move forward with a proactive approach to mental/behavioral health and to better serve the residents of our counties.
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Navigating the Criminal Justice System:
A Justice-Informed Training for Behavioral Health Staff

SE Regional Mental Health Office Data Management

The Mental Health Departments in the southeast counties of Pennsylvania (Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery and Philadelphia), collaboratively plan and develop regional specialized support services for adults (18+) who have serious mental illness.

Specialized Regional Mental Health Programs

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What is Mental Health First Aid Training ?

A skills-based training course that teaches you how to help someone who is experiencing a mental health challenge or crisis.

What it covers:

Part 1: Monday, June 8, 2026 9am – 11am
Virtual / Live Instructor Led

Part 2: Tuesday, June 9, 2026 9am – 11am
Virtual / Live Instructor Led

Attendance at both sessions is required for completion.

This training is specifically for those supporting individuals in Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Montgomery, and Philadelphia counties, intended for people in the following fields:

Registration Deadline: Monday, June 1, 2026.

• Common signs and symptoms of mental health challenges.
• Common signs and symptoms of substance use challenges.
• How to interact with a person in crisis.
• How to connect a person with help.
• Expanded content on trauma, substance use and self-care.

The curriculum also reviews risk factors and warning signs of mental illnesses, builds understanding of their impact, and overviews common professional and self help supports. The curriculum also does address suicide and non suicidal self injury and how to help a person who may be showing signs of suicidal thinking.

• Mental Health Professionals
• Forensic Liaisons
• Case Managers & Peer Specialists
• Supervisors
• Provider staff supporting justice-involved individuals