Mental Health Access Assistance

Affordable Therapy Assistance for Insured Families

Are therapy or counseling session costs holding you back? We’re here to help!

Our program is designed to assist insured patients who need support affording therapy costs covered by their insurance. We’ll contribute up to $50 per visit toward your copay or deductible when seeing a licensed therapist.

We are accepting NEW participants and always welcome NEW applicants!

Mental Health Access Assistance helps Lancaster County residents afford therapy or counseling sessions with a licensed clinician. This program covers up to $50/session towards your copay or deductible. Parents, guardians, caregivers, children, and young adults (ages 0-25) are eligible, based on the household income. Anyone in the family can receive services, so long as there is a dependent child in the household.

This program is NOT:

This program is NOT an insurance substitute, and will not provide financial assistance for prescriptions, primary care, or emergency room visits.

Why Choose Us?

  • No hidden fees
  • Simple application process
  • Direct support to make therapy more accessible

Anyone is welcome to enroll even if you haven’t yet found a provider or are on a waitlist. We have a directory of providers in Lancaster County that are ready for new clients, and we can also help anyone’s current provider enroll in our program. Don’t let cost be a barrier to getting the help you or your family need. Apply today and focus on what matters most—your mental health and well-being!

How it works:
  • Qualified applicants will receive a program enrollment card from Touchstone Foundation
  • Your therapist/counselor’s office will invoice Touchstone for up to $50 per visit/session. After assistance amount is deducted you will be responsible for paying any remaining balance of your co-pay or deductible per visit/session.
Qualified Program Applicants:
  • Must have Private Insurance
  • A resident of Lancaster County, PA
  • Must have a co-pay OR unmet deductible 
  • Persons age 0-25 years old, or a parent/guardian of a dependent child age 0-25 years old
  • Household annual income qualifications start at $39,125 for a single-person household and $80,375 for a household of four. 
*Annual Household income at or below 250%  eligibility is determined based on family size and can be referenced using the 2025 Federal Poverty Level (FPL) Guidelines.
HOW TO APPLY

What You Need: (About 1 Hour)
Electronic/scanned copies of the items below:(You can use a scanning app on your phone, such as Adobe Scan, GeniusScan, or CamScanner)

Your insurance card (Front & Back)

Proof of income: the first two pages of your previous year’s tax return (Form 1040). (**Black out your SSN)

Proof of residency: can be, a driver’s license or state ID, bank statement, utility bill, or other official mail that contains a name, address, and date.

(You may black out sensitive information such as account numbers. Please do not submit mail from commercial vendors such as Amazon, Wal-Mart, etc.)

**If you are a newly independent young adult who has never filed a tax return, you must submit a copy of your pay stub.

Once Application Is Submitted:

  • You should get a response within about five business days. If you don’t, please contact us.
  • If you are approved, you will get a letter in the mail with an enrollment card. You will present that card to your provider at your appointments.
  • Your provider will also receive a letter notifying them that you are enrolled in our program. 
  • You will need to submit a new application within one year from your enrollment to confirm you are still eligible. 
For more information or help enrolling call 717-397-8722    Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8am-5pm
Find A Participating Provider:

Below is a list of providers currently participating in this program. We always seek to expand and welcome new providers to join our efforts.

If you know someone who would be a great fit, please refer them to us at info@touchstonefound.org. We look forward to connecting and growing our network of dedicated providers!

OfficeWebsitePhone Number
Anita Pilkerton-Plumbhttp://www.onewhoplantsseeds.net/(717) 850-8780
Behavioral Healthcare Corporationhttps://bhc-pa.com/717-399-8288
CHI St. Josephhttps://www.stjosephchildrenshealth.org/717-397-7625
Coby’s Family ServicesFamily Services Counseling in Lancaster, PA | COBYS717-656-6580 and 800-452-6517
Community Integration 717-559-5030
Community Services Grouphttps://csgonline.org/(877)-907-7970
Cool Creekhttps://coolcreekcounseling.com/contact(717) 454-3832
Daena Longenecker 717-417-4884
Embrace WellnessEmbrace Wellness Counseling717-853-1964
Emotional Health Centerhttps://www.ehclancaster.com/(717) 405-0554
Journey to Peace (telehealth)https://www.therapyportal.com/p/journey37217/telehealth/480-787-1955
Kissel Hill Counselinghttps://kisselhillcounseling.com/717-625-0025
Matters of the Hearthttps://mattersoftheheartcounselingllc.com/717-282-2908
Dr Michelle Romeo Martin PsyD (717) 884-8485
Move Forward Counselinghttps://moveforwardpa.com/(717) 462-7003
New Horizons Counselinghttp://www.newhorizonsforyou.org/(717) 431-6615
Providence Behavioral Healthhttps://www.providencebehavioral.com/(717) 397-1400
Samaritan Centerhttps://samaritanlancaster.org/717-560-9969
Smokerhttps://www.smokercounseling.com/717-827-7253  
TW Ponessahttps://www.ponessa.com/(717) 560-7917
Weigelhttps://weigelcounseling.com/717-464-1450

Interested in participating as a Provider?

For more information or help enrolling call 717-397-8722

Office Hours: Monday – Friday | 8am-5pm

Do you need Insurance?

If you need health coverage or do not receive it from your employer, you may be eligible for one of the following types of coverage:

  • Free health coverage for low-income Pennsylvanians (Known as Medicaid, Compass PA, or Medical Assistance)
  • Free or low cost health coverage for children under 19 (The Children’s Health Insurance Program or CHIP)
  • Healthcare you can purchase on your own. 9 out of 10 people qualify for financial assistance! (Known as Pennie, or Marketplace Coverage)
  • Healthcare programs for people with disabilities, such as Medical Assistance for Workers with Disabilities (MAWD), Home- and Community-Based Services (HCBS), or Medicare
  • Health coverage for people over 65 (Medicare)

Additional Questions? Call or text Pennsylvania’s Health Access Network’s helpline at (877) 570-3642

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