Blackbird Health has opened its 13th clinic in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, expanding paediatric mental health services across the Main Line and Greater Philadelphia region. Located at 225 E. City Avenue, Suite 104, the facility offers comprehensive evaluations, therapy, medication management and coordinated care for children and adolescents. The clinic addresses growing demand for paediatric mental health services amid lengthy wait times and fragmented care. Blackbird Health's approach integrates mental health, behavioural, developmental and learning support whilst collaborating with paediatricians, schools and community organisations. The opening marks Blackbird Health's tenth Pennsylvania location. The provider has partnered with Philadelphia Health Associates Paediatrics and accepts most major insurance carriers. Families can access services by visiting Blackbirdhealth.com or calling (484) 202-0751.

New pediatric mental health practice accepting patients in Manheim Township. A new pediatric mental health clinic has opened in Manheim Township. Blackbird Health, a mid-Atlantic pediatric mental health provider, opened its ninth Pennsylvania office at 1390 Harrisburg Pike June 1. "As a new clinic serving a new market, we're starting with a smaller in-person team and plan to grow alongside community demand," said Abigail Tuller, content marketing director for Blackbird. "The Lancaster office currently includes a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and two therapists, with additional clinical positions actively being recruited." The practice is hiring two child and adolescent therapists and is accepting applicants to its psychiatric nurse residency program. Blackbird is renting the 700-square-foot office, Tuller said. The clinic provides child and mental health services, including evaluations and assessments, individual therapy services, medication management and family support. Blackbird accepts most major insurance plans including some Children's Health Insurance Program plans. Currently the practice doesn't accept Medicaid, but patients on Medicaid can contact Blackbird to discuss options, Tuller said. The practice is accepting new patients, and as of Wednesday, there was not a waitlist for appointments. Interested families can start the scheduling process by filling out a form online at lanc.news/blackbirdform or by calling 484-202-0751. "Families shouldn't have to wait months or travel hours to get answers for their child," said Dr. Michael Tang, child and adolescent psychiatrist and chief medical officer at Blackbird Health. "Lancaster families deserve access to high-quality pediatric mental health care close to home, and we're excited to become part of this community."