BETHESDA CHILDRENS HOME
15487 STATE HIGHWAY 86, MEADVILLE, PA 16335 www.bethesda1919.org

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Organizations Filed Purposes: BETHESDA'S VISION IS TO FULFILL THE SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, SPIRITUAL, AND BEHAVIORAL HEALTH NEEDS OF CHILDREN, FAMILIES, AND INDIVIDUALS BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT CONTINUUM OF CARE IN A QUALITY FOCUSED ENVIRONMENT.

TO PROVIDE FOSTER CARE, RESIDENTIAL/GROUP HOMES AND TREATMENT OPTIONS FOR DELINQUENT YOUTH.

INPATIENT AND RESIDENTIAL:EACH YOUTH IS AIDED THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED INDIVIDUALIZED TREATMENT PLANNING. THE TREATMENT ENVIRONMENT INCLUDES A BEHAVIORAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM. ALL OF OUR YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN STRUCTURED DAILY ROUTINES, RECREATIONAL ACTIVITIES, AND COMMUNITY SERVICE.ITU: OUR INTENSIVE TREATMENT UNITS PROVIDE A STRUCTURED THERAPEUTIC SETTING FOR UP TO 52 MALE AND FEMALE AT RISK YOUTH AGES 11-18. YOUTH RECEIVE SERVICES THROUGH TRAUMA-INFORMED TREATMENT PLANNING, ON-GROUNDS EDUCATION, THERAPEUTIC GROUPS, AND BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION, AND COGNITIVE BEHAVIORAL THERAPY. ALL YOUTH PARTICIPATE IN INDIVIDUAL AND FAMILY THERAPY PROVIDED BY A MASTER'S LEVEL CLINICIAN. OTHER SERVICES PROVIDED INCLUDE PSYCHIATRIC/PSYCHOLOGICAL AND MEDICAL CONSULTATION.GROUP HOMES: OUR SEMI-INDEPENDENT LIVING GROUP HOMES FOR AGES 14-21, ARE A COMMUNITY BASED PROGRAM WHOSE EMPHASIS IS ON DEVELOPING INDEPENDENT LIVING SKILLS, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATION, AND EMPLOYMENT PREPARATION. YOUTH ARE PROVIDED THE OPPORTUNITY TO LIVE IN THE COMMUNITY WHILE CONTINUING TO RECEIVE INDIVIDUAL, FAMILY, AND GROUP THERAPY.DIAGNOSTIC SHELTER: OUR DIAGNOSTIC SHELTER IS A 28 OR 45 DAY INTENSIVE DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION THAT INCLUDES A PSYCHIATRIC, PSYCHOLOGICAL, EDUCATION, BEHAVIORAL, SOCIAL, AND FAMILY ASSESSMENT. THE ASSESSMENTS ARE COMPILED INTO AN INTEGRATED AND COMPREHENSIVE CLINICAL REPORT WHICH PROVIDES CLINICAL GUIDANCE AND TREATMENT RECOMMENDATIONS.EMERGENCY SHELTER: EMERGENCY SHELTER SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO YOUTH AGES 11-18 THAT ARE EITHER ADJUDICATED DEPENDENT OR ADJUDICATED DELINQUENT. OUR EMERGENCY SHELTER PROVIDES YOUTH WITH A SAFE, SECURE, AND STRUCTURED HOME-LIKE ENVIRONMENT. CLIENTS WILL ALSO PARTICIPATE IN OUR EDUCATION PROGRAM.TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM: THE TRANSITIONAL LIVING PROGRAM (TLP) IS TO PROVIDE INDIVIDUALIZED INTERVENTIONS ANDCARE, DESIGNED TO MEET THE SPECIFIC NEEDS OF EACH ADOLESCENT AND THEIR FAMILY. SERVICES ARE PROVIDED TO ADOLESCENTS' AGES 16-21 AND THEIR FAMILIES. SERVICE METHODS INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO, BEHAVIORAL SUPPORT INTERVENTION, RECREATION, CASE MANAGEMENT, EDUCATION, AND AFTER-CARE PLANNING.RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS: THE RIGHT START FOR YOUNG MOTHERS PROGRAM IS A SUPPORTIVE, STRUCTURED, THERAPEUTICENVIRONMENT WHERE PREGNANT AND PARENTING TEENS CAN RECEIVE SUPPORT, GUIDANCE, EDUCATION AND MEDICAL CARE. THE GOAL OF THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOUNG MOTHERS AGES 12-21 TO ENHANCE THEIR KNOWLEDGE AND DEVELOP SKILLS NECESSARY TO BE INDEPENDENT , SELF-SUFFICIENT, AND NURTURING PARENTS.PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY: THE PSYCHIATRIC RESIDENTIAL TREATMENT FACILITY (PRTF) DELIVERS THE HIGHEST INTENSITY OF MENTAL HEALTH TREATMENT FOR UP TO SIX FEMALES USING A TRAUMA-FOCUSED CURRICULUM INCLUDING PSYCHIATRIC OVERSIGHT, DAILY INTERVENTION WITH THEIR MHP, FAMILY THERAPY, 2-4 HOURS OF GROUP PSYCHO EDUCATION, TO INCLUDE EVIDENCE BASED TRAUMA-FOCUSED PROGRAMMING (SEEKING SAFETY) EACH DAY, AS WELL AS INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, ONE OR MORE TIMES AS NEEDED PER WEEK.

PARTIAL AND ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION:PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAMS ARE OFFERED FOR CHILDREN AND YOUTH AGES 5-18 AND OFFER A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE CHILDREN OR YOUTH TO RETURN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS.ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION IS A SHORT-TERM, 15-DAY STABILIZATION PROGRAM THAT ALLOWS FOR DIAGNOSTIC EVALUATION OF A CHILD'S NEEDS AGES 5-11. THIS PROGRAM PROVIDES A SAFE, STRUCTURED ENVIRONMENT WHILE ENABLING THE PARTICIPANTS TO REMAIN HOME AT NIGHT AND MAINTAIN IMPORTANT FAMILY AND COMMUNITY RELATIONSHIPS.SERVICES FOR BOTH PARTIAL AND ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION INCLUDE INDIVIDUAL THERAPY, GROUP THERAPY, FAMILY THERAPY, PSYCHIATRIC EVALUATION, AND MEDICATION MANAGEMENT.

ERIE COUNTY INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAM (ECILP):ECLIP PROVIDES SERVICES TO YOUTH AGES 14-21 FROM ERIE COUNTY. THE PROGRAM ASSISTS YOUTH TRANSITIONING FROM PLACEMENT TO INDEPENDENT LIVING WITH THE SKILLS AND RESOURCES NECESSARY TO MAKE THEM PRODUCTIVE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY. ECLIP HELPS YOUTH ACCOMPLISH GOALS WITH EMPLOYMENT, ENROLLMENT IN EDUCATIONAL OR VOCATIONAL TRAINING, AND MAINTAINING A STABLE PLACE OF RESIDENCE AFTER DISCHARGE.

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