About the Community Support Program
The Community Support Program (CSP) is a community-based mental health service model designed to help individuals with serious mental health conditions live successfully in the community. The CSP philosophy emphasizes recovery, empowerment, and the belief that individuals can lead meaningful, fulfilling lives with the right support.
The Peer Empowerment Network Drop-In Center is a key component of the CSP system in Cambria County. As a peer-run organization, PEN provides a unique and essential form of support that complements traditional mental health services — the support of people who have been there themselves.
The CSP model recognizes that recovery is a personal journey and that community connection, peer support, and access to resources are essential elements of that journey.
CSP Core Principles
🌟 Recovery-Oriented
The CSP is built on the belief that recovery from mental health conditions is possible for everyone. Services are designed to support individuals in achieving their personal recovery goals.
🤝 Consumer-Driven
Individuals receiving services are active participants in their own care. Their preferences, goals, and choices are central to the services they receive.
🏘️ Community-Based
Services are provided in the community, where individuals live, work, and socialize — not in institutional settings. The goal is full community integration and participation.
🔗 Coordinated Care
The CSP coordinates across multiple service providers to ensure individuals receive comprehensive, seamless support that addresses all aspects of their well-being.
Learn More
For more information about the Community Support Program in Cambria County, please contact Cambria County Behavioral Health or reach out to us directly.