Merakey Opens Behavioral Health Urgent Care Walk-In Clinic In Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

On September 3, 2024, Merakey, in partnership with the Philadelphia Department of Behavioral Health and Division of Community Behavioral Health (CBH), opened the city’s first Behavioral Health Urgent Care Center (BHUCC). Named the Merakey Mental Health Walk-In Clinic, it serves individuals experiencing an urgent, but non-crisis, behavioral health need. Open seven days a week, the Walk In Clinic accepts walk-ins, warm hand off referrals from outside providers, and individuals seeking urgent appointments for mental health services. The Clinic coordinates support services, and creates a person-centered aftercare plan to aid an individual on their path to . . .