If you're a member of a Philadelphia-area Building Trade Union — or a retiree or family member of one — there's a good chance you have access to mental health benefits you may not even know about. Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center is proud to be in-network with the Allied Trades Assistance Program (ATAP), and here's what that actually means for you and your family.
What Is the Allied Trades Assistance Program?
ATAP is a nonprofit, IRS-approved Pennsylvania corporation created by Philadelphia Trade Unions specifically to support members, retirees, and their dependents dealing with mental health and substance use concerns. It's not a generic insurance add-on — it was built by unions, for unions, with a Board of Directors made up of union leaders, contractors, and management who understand the specific pressures of trade work.
ATAP provides confidential, solution-focused counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to appropriate long-term care — connecting members with providers who can address what they're actually facing, whether that's anxiety, depression, stress from the job, or something more complex.
Why This Matters for Trade Workers and Their Families
Physically demanding, high-pressure work — especially in the building trades — comes with real mental health impacts that don't always get talked about openly. Long hours, physical strain, unpredictable schedules, and a workplace culture that hasn't always made space for these conversations can mean real struggles go unaddressed for years. ATAP exists specifically to remove that barrier, giving union families a confidential, trusted path to care.
Importantly, ATAP's mission explicitly includes dependents — meaning if you're the spouse, partner, or child of an eligible union member, you may have access to these same benefits, not just the member themselves.
Unions Served by ATAP
ATAP has supported members across a range of Philadelphia-area Building Trade Unions since its founding, including IBEW Local #98, Plumbers Local Union No. 690, and others, with an endorsement from the Philadelphia AFL-CIO recognizing its impact on union members' health and wellbeing. ATAP's reach extends beyond Philadelphia as well, serving union members throughout Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Delaware.
If your union isn't listed here, that doesn't necessarily mean you're not covered — contact ATAP directly or reach out to our admissions team, and we can help confirm your eligibility.
What This Means for Care at Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center
As an ATAP in-network provider, Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center offers eligible union members and their families access to our full range of mental health services — psychiatric evaluation, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), individual and group therapy, and medication management — coordinated with your ATAP benefits.
If you're managing depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, or another mental health condition, and you or a family member has ATAP coverage, we can help verify your eligibility and coordinate your care from the very first call.
How to Get Started
You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Whether you contact ATAP directly or call our admissions team, we can help walk you through what your benefits actually cover and what the next step looks like — confidentially, and without judgment.
Common Questions About ATAP Benefits
What is the Allied Trades Assistance Program (ATAP)?
ATAP is a nonprofit Employee Assistance Program created by Philadelphia-area Building Trade Unions to support members, retirees, and their dependents with mental health and substance use concerns, offering confidential counseling, crisis intervention, and referrals to appropriate care.
Who is eligible for ATAP benefits?
ATAP serves union members, retirees, and their dependents across participating Philadelphia-area Building Trade Unions. Eligibility is determined by your specific union and health and welfare fund — your union representative or benefits office can confirm your eligibility.
Is Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center in-network with ATAP?
Yes — Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center is in-network with ATAP, meaning eligible union members and their families can access our mental health services, including PHP, IOP, and psychiatric care, through their ATAP benefits.
Does ATAP cover care for family members, not just the union member?
Yes — ATAP's mission specifically includes dependents of union members, not just the members themselves, recognizing that mental health challenges affect the whole family.
How do I access care through ATAP?
You can contact ATAP directly, or call our admissions team, who can help verify your ATAP eligibility and coordinate your care at Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center.
Is contacting ATAP or PABH confidential?
Yes — both ATAP and Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Center treat all inquiries and treatment as confidential, consistent with standard healthcare privacy protections.