​Office of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services (OMHSAS): Behavioral Health Telehealth Information

This page will serve as the website for OMHSAS to publish it's most up-to-date information related to ongoing Behavioral Health Telehealth Expansion. This webpage is under construction and will be updated over the coming weeks and months.

Behavioral Health Telehealth Policy and Guidance: 

*Updated 7/1/22*

• Link to Bulletin OMHSAS-22-02: Revised Guidelines for the Delivery of Behavioral Health Services Through Telehealth
  
• Link to Bulletin OMHSAS-22-02: Attachment A
  
• Link to Bulletin OMHSAS-22-02: Attachment B (fillable .pdf document)
  
• Link to Bulletin OMHSAS-21-09: Guidelines for the Delivery of Behavioral Health Services Through Telehealth REV 2021-0930
  
• Link to Bulletin OMHSAS-21-09 - Attachment B (fillable Word document)
  
• Link to OMHSAS Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) #1 10.29.21
  
• Link to OMHSAS Telehealth Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) #2 8.16.22
  

**If you have questions or concerns about Bulletin OMHSAS-22-02, please e-mail us at: RA-PWTBHS@pa.gov

Behavioral Health Telehealth Survey Results:

• Link to OMHSAS Telehealth Survey Results
  

Behavioral Health Telehealth Steering Committee Activities: 

OMHSAS is pleased to share the 2020 Behavioral Health Telehealth Report, developed in collaboration with the OMHSAS Telehealth Steering Committee and Mercer Government Services Consulting.  This report provides recommendations for the future of telehealth after the resolution of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency.  The work of the Steering Committee and other stakeholders has been and will continue to be vital in ensuring that the behavioral health needs of Pennsylvanians continue to be met.  

• Link to OMHSAS 2020 Behavioral Health Telehealth Report
  

**If you have questions regarding this report, please e-mail us at: RA-PWTBHS@pa.gov