Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition

The Pennsylvania Behavioral Health and Aging Coalition (PBHAC) was formed in 1999 as a statewide coalition of individuals and organizations concerned about the unmet mental health and substance abuse needs of older adults across the Commonwealth.

As a coalition, regional groups representing Northeast, Northwest, Central, Southeast and Southwest Pennsylvania work together at local and statewide levels in order to collaboratively address the mental health/substance abuse needs of older adults.

Our mission is to advocate the expansion, improvement, and development of affordable, appropriate, and accessible behavioral health prevention and treatment services for older Pennsylvanians.

Older Adult Initiatives

Certified Older Adults Peer Specialists (COAPS)