CATCH, Inc.
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Initially, these programs were offered through institution-based grantees that were given responsibility for designated areas called "Catchments."
Since 1979, Citizens Acting Together Can Help (CATCH) has been offering a wide range of services to support people with behavioral health issues, intellectual disabilities, and substance abuse problems. Our beginning can be traced back to the early 1960s when a presidential panel presented a national plan that established a plan away from over-utilization of large institutions and toward community care. A subsequent Act of Congress provided funds to build community facilities, and a network of community-based programs was established in the Commonwealth by the Pennsylvania Mental Health/Mental Retardation Act of 1966. In 1979, the program at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital was transferred to a community-based non-profit organization, Citizens Acting Together Can Help, Inc. The organization's mission is to care for the vulnerable, honor the life and dignity of all, and engage the community in compassionate service and advocacy. At CATCH we promote the concept of recovery and self-determination. The notion of recovery from mental health illness refers to a process by which persons create a meaningful, productive life despite the challenges the illness poses (Anthony, Cohen, Farkas, & Gagne, 2002; Deegan, 1988.) Self-determination refers to the right of individuals to have full power over their own lives, encompassing concepts that are central to existence in a democratic society, including freedom of choice, civil rights, independence, and self-destruction (Cook & Jonikas, 2000.) Our consumers range from those making the transition from restricted institutional environments, to young children making the sometimes difficult adjustment to school, and to the elderly with their unique set of needs. Our programs are woven into the fabric of the community and work in conjunction with community businesses, social organizations, community centers, and schools. It is our belief that the services and supports we provide to people with mental illness will lead to a full, productive life with meaning and purpose. While the need for CATCH services grows, the means by which we provide services is constantly changing. National Headlines speak of a "crisis in healthcare" and we have been on the leading edge of adapting to this changing environment. Through careful management, CATCH, Inc. has been able to administer our funding and payer resources to maximize the quality of care. In many cases, our efforts have resulted in reduced and contained costs. Our administration continues to develop and refine its systems to be accountable and competitive in the cost-conscious healthcare delivery environment of the 21st Century.
09/23/2026
September is and we want to take a moment to recognize the incredible staff at our substance recovery program, River's Bend. Behind every recovery story is a team that never gave up and we've got an incredible team!
We see you, we appreciate you, and we're proud to work alongside you. Thank you for everything you do.
09/18/2026
🌟 Employee Spotlight: Congrats, Colin! 🌟
This month we're celebrating Colin, whose calm, friendly energy makes every IT challenge feel a little easier. He brings kindness and compassion to everything he does. In a helping field like ours, that means everything! Without his support, we wouldn't be able to do our jobs.
Thanks, Colin!
09/18/2026
As we close out , we're honoring the incredible people who show up every day with patience, compassion, and heart. Please join us in celebrating their dedication and years of service! 💙
Your commitment changes lives. Thank you for all you do! 🙌
09/17/2026
Let the growing begin! 🌱
Today marked the first Garden Club session in partnership with !
Members from CATCH's ID Day Program and Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services (PRS) rolled up their sleeves and got their hands dirty, weeding, picking out seeds, and planting the very first seeds of what's going to be an amazing community garden.
We are excited to see the garden (and our members) bloom!
09/15/2026
It's and we're so excited to celebrate our incredible DSPs all week long!
Our Direct Support Professionals show up in the moments that matter most. They help our people build skills, chase goals, and live full lives on their own terms. They celebrate the wins, sit with the hard days, and treat every person they support with dignity and genuine care.
This work is not easy; it takes patience, creativity, and a lot of compassion. Our DSPs bring all of that daily, they are the reason our mission is more than words on our website.
09/10/2026
Our PRS program has had quite the summer learning, growing, and spending time at Cranaleith Spiritual Center! Check out the photos and read their blog to learn more about what our folks have been up to this summer 🍉🌱
Amaranth reaching 8 feet. Marigolds toppling over. Watermelons in two colors. And one friend declaring a fresh-picked tomato "tastes better than food." 🍅🍉
Our friends from CATCH, Inc. joined us this week for a true celebration of late summer abundance in the Cranaleith garden — topped off by a harvest lunch from Chef Dorinda and her team, Na'imah & Maya!
The full recap is on our blog at the link below. 🌿
https://cranaleith.org/end-of-summer-abundance-with-catch/
09/08/2026
No two stories are the same.
That's why there are countless reasons someone might reach out to 988—and every one of them matters.
If today feels heavy, if you're worried about someone you love, or if you simply need someone to listen, compassionate support is available 24/7.
Your reason is enough.
Call, text, or chat 988.
09/07/2026
Happy Labor Day from all of us at CATCH! Today we're especially grateful for our incredible staff: case managers, direct support professionals, clinicians, and more, who show up for our community every single day. Thank you for the work you do. 💙
CATCH Programs and Offices are closed. Residentials and Crisis will remain open. We hope you have a safe Labor Day!
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1409 Lombard Street
Philadelphia, PA
19146
Opening Hours
| Monday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Tuesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Wednesday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Thursday | 8:30am - 5pm |
| Friday | 8:30am - 5pm |