COUNTY COUNCIL COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC DELAWARE COUNTY Dr. Monica Taylor AFFAIRS Chair Michael Connolly COMMUNICATIONS & PUBLIC Richard R. Womack Communications Director AFFAIRS Vice Chair Kevin M. Madden Office: 610-891-4943 GOVERNMENI CENTER BUILDING Elaine Paul Schaefer www.delcopa.gov 201 W. FRONI SIREEI Christine A. Reuther MEDIA, PA19003 Delaware County Press Release For Immediate Release April 23rd, 2025 Delaware County Enacts Contingency Plan for Crisis Health Services Delaware County to ensure mental health crisis services continue beyond April 28th Delaware County, PA -Today, Delaware County has issued the following statement regarding crisis health services involving the Prospect-owned Crozer health system: "Crozer Hospital is a provider of critical behavioral health services for Delaware County residents. With the closure of the hospital announced we have enacted our contingency plans for services. Although Crozer is on diversion for medical emergencies to their emergency room, Crozer-Chester Medical Center will still be taking crisis emergencies, including involuntary commitment of individuals experiencing a mental health crisis through Monday, April 28 at 8am. individuals and entities can still receive full services, including admission, up until that point. The County will have contracts in place with other providers to pick up those services on Monday, April 28 SO that there is no gap in service. We will announce those providers and start dates as soon as agreements are finalized. We recognize the challenge and difficulties that this shortened closure time is bringing, however we will work to ensure all our residents and stakeholders are informed and that services continue seamlessly. Community members can seek behavioral health support by contacting: Delaware County Crisis Connection Team (DCCCT) at 1-855-889-7827: Mobile Mental Health and crisis outreach services National Suicide and Crisis Hotline: Call 988 Peer Warmline (855) 464-9342 : Manned by peers in recovery from mental illness."