Allies In Caring, LLC/ Ivette Guillermo-McGahee, LPC
Main office: 18th S. Second St.
Hammonton, NJ 08037
Phila. office: Friends Center, 1507 Cherry St.
Philadelphia, PA 19102
609-742-7193
E-mail:
alliesincaring@me.com
Reimbursement: Accept the following insurances: Penn Behavioral Health, MHN Sliding scale fee: Cash or check
Qualifications of Staff: Masters Degree in Mental Health Counseling, Extensive training in multicultural competence, systems centered therapy, and mindfulness based therapy.
Staff Experience: Fluency in American Sign Language, Mexican Sign Language, Spanish and English. Knowledge and experience working with individuals, couples and families. Understanding of relationship dynamics affecting CODAS and their parents.
Accreditation: Licensed as a Professional Counselor by the state of NJ and PA. Certified by the NBC
Description: Allies In Caring LLC, is an agency that provides culturally affirmative and linguistically appropriate counseling and education to individuals and families. By practicing culturally affirmative skills such as: Skills on balancing the cultural and clinical considerations, and skills in language and nonverbal communication, we increase rapport with our clients. This facilitates their engagement in treatment, and an "Allies In Caring"/ collaborative approach. Our "Allies In Caring" approach, promotes the development of a collaborative relationship in which counselor and client care together with a sense of shared responsibility, this enhances commitment and efficacy of treatment. We recognize our clients expertise on themselves: their life, their world, their "problem" and its "solution." We are committed to creating collaborative relationships, helping our clients use their experience, knowledge and competencies to meet their goals. We specialize in providing services to the Deaf, Hard of Hearing and Latino community . |
Beaver County Rehabilitation Center/Aurora Psychiatric Rehabilitation
131 Pleasant Drive
Alliquippa, PA 15001
724-378-4750 (Voice)
724-847-1306 (TTY)
724-775-2298 (Other)
FAX: 724-378-4526
E-mail:
mlasalle@bcrc.net
Website:
www.bcrc.net
Population Served: Adults
Types of Services offered: Medication Management, Psychiatric Rehabilitation, with an interpreter, Peer Support Services, Psychiatric evaluations and med checks quarterly for those who are deaf and hard of hearing, Interpreting Services (Medical Appointments, Counseling Appointments, Physical Therapy Visits, Social Events, etc.) To request an interpreter call 724-847-1306 (Voice or TDD), Sign classes are offered in the spring and full to teach all new staff and the community beginning sign language
Qualifications of Staff: Certified Psychiatric Rehabilitation Practitioners, Certified Peer Support Workers, Certified Co-Occurring Disorder Professionals
Staff Experience: Most of our staff have beginning signing skills; quarterly, a fluently signing psychiatrist sees patients at the Aurora site for evaluation and med checks. However, she is limited to serving those who are funded through Value Behavioral Health at this site.
Accreditation: 55 Pa. Code 2390: Regulations for Vocational Facilities, Article X Section 101 of Public Welfare Code License #419370 Psychiatric rehabilitation. Site based: mobile and Peer support services
Description: It is the mission of the Beaver County Rehabilitation Center, Inc. to provide the opportunity for vocational growth and independence while respecting the dignity and uniqueness of each individual |
The Bradley Center
5180 Campbells Run Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15205
412-788-8219 (Voice)
800-654-5984 (TTY)
FAX: 412-788-8215
Website:
www.thebradleycenter.org
Population Served: Children, Families
Types of Services offered: Behavioral Management, Educational Services, Emotional Support, Medication Management, Residential Programming, School-based Treatment
Qualifications of Staff: Therapists are all masters level, Full time psychiatrist
Staff Experience: Bradley has had the opportunity to serve those who are hard of hearing or deaf.
Accreditation: JCAHO
Description: Bradley is a regional healthcare and child welfare system that provides comprehensive and caring services to children, youth, and families. Bradley is recognized nationally by families, communities and professionals as a premier behavioral healthcare and child welfare organization that promotes the physical, social, emotional, educational and spiritual growth of the children, youth and families that we serve. |
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Center for Community Resources
212-214 S. Main St.
Suite 625
Butler, PA 16001
724-431-3748 (Voice)
724-431-0671 (TTY)
800-292-3866 (Other)
FAX: 724-431-0789
E-mail:
mailto:ccrinc@ccrinfo.org
Website:
www.ccrinfo.org
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Crisis Management, Drug and Alcohol Services, Educational Services, Emotional Support, Information and referral/211 after-hours/weekend/holiday; Utility crisis Information and referral; Crisis a telephone/walk-in and mobile services; deaf and hard of hearing case management Information and referral support
Reimbursement: All services are free and confidential.
Qualifications of Staff: Qualified staff with mental health, substance abuse/I&R experience/training.
Staff Experience: We have a Case Manager/Service Coordinator who is deaf, is fluent ASL, and can provide support svcs. to deaf and hard of hearing community in Butler County.
Accreditation: AIRS (Alliance of Information and Referral Systems) member. Approximately 25% of our staff are AIRS certified.
Description: The Mission of Center for Community Resources is to make a positive difference in every day lives by connecting people to a network of supports and services essential for actively learning, working and living in the community. The agency's goal is to coordinate supportive services for individuals and families seeking information & referral for mental health, mental retardation, substance abuse and other human service needs. We are an integrated point of contact working in collaboration with other human service agencies to identify needs in the community and effectively respond to assist anyone seeking help. We provide free and confidential assistance for men, women, children, youth, seniors and families, regardless of religion, race, age or ability to pay. Services are accessible for people who are deaf, hard of hearing, visually impaired, and/or those with physical or intellectual disabilities. |
Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc.
1945 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
412-281-1375 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 412-281-6564
E-mail:
info@hdscenter.org
Website:
www.hdscenter.org
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Independent Disability Related Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Psychological Testing/Evaluation, Audiological Services, Assistive Devices, Interpreting Services, Deaf Youth Program
Reimbursement: All major insurances accepted, Private pay, PA State Waivers
Qualifications of Staff: We have a psychiatrist, two masters level and one bachelors level therapists in behavioral health. In the intellectual disabilities program, we have 3 bachelor level staff and 1 associates level staff; 3 of these staff people are deaf and all are ASL fluent. Our audiologist has a Master's Degree.
Staff Experience: HDS has been serving the deaf, deaf-blind and hard of hearing communities since 1921. We provide education about hearing loss and various aspects of the field as well as services. Our client-serving staff are ASL fluent, and we also have staff who are deaf or hard of hearing. We are the only non-profit in Western PA providing services to this population. Our Assistive Device Center has all of the latest technology, and staff who are trained in its use and who can make recommendations about products. We serve all of Western PA.
Accreditation: American Speech-Language Hearing Association, PA Department of State-Bureau of Professional and Occupational Affairs-Audiology, State Department of Mental Health-Behavioral Health, PA Bureau of Charitable Organizations
Description: The Center for Hearing & Deaf Services, Inc. was founded in 1921 as the League for the Hard of Hearing. Its primary goal was to provide activities for people with hearing loss. From these modest beginnings HDS has evolved into our region's only comprehensive service center for individuals who are culturally deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing, as well as their friends and families. Our mission is to provide a diverse and affordable program of quality diagnostic, rehabilitative, and supportive services to meet the unique challenges of children and adults who are deaf or hard of hearing and to serve as an information and referral source for this population and the general public. The vision of HDS staff is to be caring professionals, serving persons waho are deaf, deaf-blind, or hard of hearing with excellence, dignity, and trust. |
Center for Hearing Loss Help
49 Piston Court
Stewartstown, PA 17363
717-993-8555 (Voice)
FAX: 717-993-6661
E-mail:
info@hearinglosshelp.com
Website:
www.hearinglosshelp.com
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm - Personal Consultation by appointment only.
Description: The Center for Hearing Loss Help helps people live successful and fulfilling lives in spite of their hearing losses by providing them with information, counsel, support, books and selected quality assistive products that help them successfully deal with the physical, mental, emotional and spiritual aspects of living with hearing loss, tinnitus (and other phantom sounds), balance issues and other ear-related problems. |
CONCERN Professional Services for Children Youth and Families
One West Main Street
Fleetwood, PA 19522
610-944-0445 (Voice)
FAX: 610-944-1196
E-mail:
lmessner@concern4kids.org
Website:
www.concern4kids.org
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Family Based Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Residential Programming, Wrap Around Services (All services are not provided at all CONCERN locations)
Reimbursement: Services are reimbursed through insurance or negotiated fees.
Qualifications of Staff: Licensed and un-licensed staff. All with Master's degrees in a Human Services field.
Staff Experience: Staff would link with Berks County Office of Deaf and Hard of Hearing in order to provide services to those that are deaf or hard of hearing.
Description: Through teamwork, cultural awareness, and quality personalized services, CONCERN promotes respect, self worth and trust in individuals and fosters the growth of healthy, responsible and productive community members. |
Dr. Barbara L. Cohen
211 S. Route 100
Upper Macungie, PA 18106
610-530-0100 (Voice)
FAX: 610-530-1610
E-mail:
BarbaraPsyD@aol.com
Website:
www.drbcohen.com
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Outpatient Therapy, Psychological Testing/Evaluation
Reimbursement: I accept many insurance plans. I am willing to discuss fees where appropriate.
Qualifications of Staff: Master of Arts degree in Counseling: 1980-1982, Doctor of Psychology degree: 1988-1993, Neuropsychology Post-doctoral training: 1993-1994, Advanced training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy: 2012-2013
Staff Experience: I have worked with deaf and hard-of-hearing people since before entering my M.A. program to study counseling at Gallaudet College. Since then I have continued to work with deaf individuals, couples, and families in my practice. I have also presented to various organizations regarding therapy and Neuropsychological Evaluations of deaf and hard-of -hearing individuals. Has fluency in sign language and uses it to communicate with her patients.
Accreditation: PA License
Description: I work in my own practice. I strive to provide the most appropriate service to patients and their families. |
Family Counseling Center of Armstrong County
300 S Jefferson St
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-543-2941 (Voice)
FAX: 724-543-4177
E-mail:
pxuplinger@fccac.org
Website:
www.fccac.org
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Crisis Management, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Psychological Testing/Evaluation, Wrap Around Services
Reimbursement: I accept many insurance plans. I am willing to discuss fees where appropriate.
Qualifications of Staff: psychiatrists (M.D.), CRNP, RN and LPN, master & doctoral level therapists, bachelor level for intake and case management
Staff Experience: Our clinicians serve deaf and hard of hearing consumers with the aid of translators.
Accreditation: licensed through the state
Description: It is the aim of the Family Counseling Center of Armstrong County to provide respectful and courteous service to the public, to enhance each person's sense of value and self-esteem, and to foster self-acceptance, self-reliance, and empowerment. The mission of the Center is implemented through a multi-faceted program of psychiatric outpatient assessment and referral, education, prevention, therapy, rehabilitation, and case management. All consumers experiencing mental health problems, emotional distress, problems in living, or developmental disabilities are eligible for services, without regard to age, gender, race, color, religious creed, disability, ancestry, or national origin. Each consumer has the right to receive an individualized program of service appropriate to their needs in a confidential and culturally sensitive manner, to participate in their treatment, to obtain advocacy, and to be made aware of treatment appeal procedures. Recovery principles and other principles outlined through the Community Support Program (CSP) and through the Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) are endorsed by the Center. |
Family Psychological Associates
365 Franklin Hill Road
Kittanning, PA 16201
724-543-1888 (Voice)
FAX: 724-543-1898
E-mail:
customerservice@family-psych.org
Website:
www.family-psych.org/
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Case Management, Family Based Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Residential Programming, Wrap Around Services
Reimbursement: Accepts most major insurances and self pay
Qualifications of Staff: M.D., Ph.D., L.C.S.W., L.S.W., L.P.C., M.S.
Staff Experience: We do employ staff who are fluent in sign language
Description: Family Psychological Associates provides the highest quality psychiatric and psychological services to children, adolescents, adults and geriatric patients. As a group of highly trained multidisciplinary mental health professionals continually striving for excellence, we focus not only on the process and the outcome of treatment, but also on the providing education and consultation to the professional and lay communities and conducting research. Thereby, we enhance knowledge in the fields of Psychiatry, Psychology, Counseling, and Social Work. As an integral part of the community, we are professionals dedicated to the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of mental illness in a caring and compassionate environment and to the improvement of the quality of life for individuals and their families. |
Family Services of Western Pa
1011 Old Salem Road, Suite 102
Greensburg, Pa 15601-1017
724-832-7600 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 724-832-7602
E-mail:
pxuplinger@fccac.org
Website:
www.fswp.org
Populations Served: Adults, Children
Services offered: Medication Management
Reimbursement: We accept Medicaid, Medicare, Medicare Advantage plans, Children's Health Insurance Program, and many commercial insurance companies
Qualifications of Staff: Doctor of Osteopathy
Staff Experience: An ASL fluent psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management to people with hearing loss or deafness through her position at the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services. Family Services of Western PA has licensed the Center for Hearing and Deaf Services Greensburg office for providing mental health services.
Accreditation: Council on Accreditation (COA)
Description: To empower individuals to reach their full potential. To be a creative force partnership with the community to promote: health people, strong families and caring environments. |
Family Wellness Program, Center for Childhood Communication, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
3405 Civic Center Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-590-7453 215-590-7443(Voice)
215-590-6890(TTY)
215-590-7463(Other)
FAX: 215-590-5641
E-mail:
montoya@email.chop.edu,
witmerr@email.chop.edu
AIM Screen Name: deafcnsir
Website:
www.chop.edu/ccc
Populations Served: Children, Families
Services offered: Advocacy, Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Independent Disability Related Services, Outpatient Therapy, Family and Child Adjustment to Hearing Loss Consultation and Intervention (CHOP patients only), Cochlear Implant Social Work Evaluation (CHOP patients only), Clinical Consultation and Referral to Other Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services for families with deaf or hard of hearing members. (CHOP patients only), Child Protection Evaluation and Recovery Treatment, Clinical Consultation and Training to Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Providers Serving children with families with deaf or hard of hearing members, Communication/Program Assessments of Deaf/HH Individuals with SMI or ID, System development/consultation for effective BH and ID services for D/HH Individuals and Families
Reimbursement: Some services limited to established CHOP patients only. Outpatient services reimbursed via health insurance, single case agreements or self-pay. Contact us for specific insurance information.
Qualifications of Staff:
Montoya: Licensed Professional Counselor, PA, Masters Degree in Counseling, Approved Clinical Supervisor, Comprehensive Skills Certificate (RID), PA Registered ASL Interpreter
Witmer: Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Masters Degree in Social Work
Staff Experience:
Montoya: Lifelong personal experience with hearing loss, over 30 years of professional experience in hearing loss, 19 years experience in outpatient services, native fluency in American Sign Language, skilled in working with children and families who use speaking, listening and hearing technology as well as those who use ASL. Experienced in working with infants and families through adulthood. Experienced with Child Protection Evaluations for children suspected of abuse who are young, older, deaf, hard of hearing or with typical hearing, and recovery therapy if indicated. Experienced in working with children and adults with hearing loss and other significant disabilities, minimal language, differences or serious health conditions.
Witmer: 17 years professional Social Work experience working with children and families in the Philadelphia area. Skilled in working with children who are deaf and hard of hearing and use speaking, listening and hearing technology. Experience counseling families regarding adjustment to hearing loss, learning differences, grief and loss, child trauma, foster care and adoption.
Accreditation: Accountable Care Organization by the National Committee on Quality Assurance Joint Commission on Health Care Organizations
Description: Support children, adolescents and families with hard of hearing or deaf members and the professionals who work these families to promote the child's teen's and family’s: successful mental functioning, successful adaptation to child’s or family member's hearing loss, satisfaction with familial and personal relationships, ability to adapt to change and adversity, competence through developing knowledge and skills |
HealthBridges/Behavioral Health Task Force for persons who are Deaf, Deafblind and Hard of hearing
1945 Fifth Avenue
Pittsburgh PA 15219
412-281-1375 (Voice)
FAX: 412-281-6564
E-mail:
kmathos@pmhs.org
Website:
healthbridges.info/
Description: This website offers information that is helpful to people who are seeking counseling services. A directory exists for providers who are skilled at working with people who are Deaf, DeafBlind or Hard of hearing in Western Pennsylvania. The website is a product of the Behavioral Health Task Force for Persons who are Deaf, Deafblind or Hard of Hearing of Allegheny County.
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Irene Stacy Community Mental Health Center
112 Hillvue Drive
Butler PA 16001
724-287-0791 (Voice)
FAX: 724-287-2730
E-mail:
svanhorn@irenestacy.com
Website:
www.irenestacy.com
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 9:00 am to 8:00 pm Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Closed on Weekends and Holidays
Description: Mental Health Services, Adult and Geriatric Outpatient Services, Adolescent Outpatient Services, Family Based Mental Health Services, Rehabilitative Services, Psych Rehab site based, Psych Rehab mobile, Blended Case Management Services, Addictive Behavior Services, Assessment, Adolescent & Adult Outpatient Services, Adolescent & Adult Intensive, Outpatient Services, Psychiatric Evaluations, Assertive Community Treatment Team (ACT), Adult Intensive Community Based Services, Intellectual Disabilities Services, Behavioral Consultation Team (BCT), Agency with Choice (Waiver), Family Support Services (FSS), Residential Services, Long Term Structured Residence (LTSR), Washington Street Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR), Partial-Care Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR), Respite Diversion, Supportive Housing
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JEVS Human Services
9350 Ashton Road, Suite 201
Philadelphia, PA 19114
267-350-8600(Voice)
FAX: 215-255-4777
E-mail:
clhs@jevs.org
Website:
www.jevshumanservices.org
Population Served: Adults
Services offered: Advocacy, Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Independent Disability Related Services, Outpatient Therapy, Family and Child Adjustment to Hearing Loss Consultation and Intervention (CHOP patients only), Cochlear Implant Social Work Evaluation (CHOP patients only), Clinical Consultation and Referral to Other Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Services for families with deaf or hard of hearing members. (CHOP patients only), Child Protection Evaluation and Recovery Treatment, Clinical Consultation and Training to Behavioral Health and Intellectual Disabilities Providers Serving children with families with deaf or hard of hearing members, Communication/Program Assessments of Deaf/HH Individuals with SMI or ID, System development/consultation for effective BH and ID services for D/HH Individuals and Families
Reimbursement: Employment services are funded through the state Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Office of Developmental Program for people with intellectual disability or private pay (no reimbursement). Mental Health services are funded through the County of Philadelphia. Residential services - a room and board charge is based on a review of the individual's income including Social Security and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Qualifications of Staff: Mental Health staff may have one of the following depending on their job duties: Mental Health credentials, Masters in Mental Health, Certified Peer Specialists, Registered Nurses. Vocational staff may have a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree depending on their job duties.
Staff Experience: Some members of the Vocational Staff are hard of hearing, wear hearing aids and have been through the Office Of Vocational Rehabilitation process; some employees also know sign language
Accreditation: Licensed by Depart of Public Welfare
Description: JEVS is a not-for-profit; nonsectarian social service agency that benefits the community by enhancing the employability and self-sufficiency of the people it serves through a broad range of education, training, health and rehabilitation programs. JEVS serves more than 20,000 people annually in the Delaware valley.
Our Vision: Individuals strengthen communities by realizing their highest quality of life through the achievement of personal and vocational potential.
Our Mission: JEVS enhances the employability, independence, and quality of life of individuals through a broad range of programs. Consistent with our core principles and entrepreneurial spirit, JEVS creates innovative and sustainable solutions to address current and future community needs.
The Community Living & Home Support group of JEVS provides residential services, work programs, and recovery programs to participants with disabilities and chronic diseases. |
Lynne Moser, LCSW
The Atrium
4 Terry Drive, Suite 11
Newtown, Pennsylvania 18940
917-605-1006 (Voice)
E-mail:
lynne@lynnemoser.com
Website:
www.lynnemoser.com
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 5:30 pm
appointments by request
Home visits will be considered when appropriate.
Description: ASL-fluent clinician, licensed in PA and NY, provides counseling, psychotherapy and support services for Deaf and hearing consumers. 13 years experience in Deaf community and in clinical, school and agency settings. Serve ages 14 through adulthood, individuals, couples and families. Confidential counseling provided for people suffering from mental health disorders such as depression, anxiety, addiction and substance abuse, suicidal impulses, stress, trauma, low self-esteem, and grief. Further addresses disability, employment concerns, school and career-related challenges, and trauma, among other issues. CBT approach to social, behavioral, and interpersonal problems. Provides consultation and collaboration with others if requested and when appropriate, such as parents, teachers, psychologists, and medical professionals to develop and implement strategies for success. |
Mary-Alice Olson, LCSW
10475 Perry Highway, Suite 102
Wexford, PA 15090
724-940-1730 (Voice)
724-940-1730 (TTY)
866-957-9437 (Videophone)
FAX: 724-940-1731
E-mail:
mao528@aol.com
Hours of Operation: Tuesday - Friday 9:00 am to 3:00 pm
Description: Mary Alice is a certified interpreter with a Masters Degree in Social Work and holds a Clinical License in the state of PA. Mary Alice communicates directly with clients in ASL. Mary Alice works with individuals ages 14 and older and addresses issues of depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder and eating disorders. Also, Mary Alice provides 1 on 1 with the client and also will offer support and education to family members related to their illness when needed. Finally, Mary Alice will work in coordination with your other health care providers if you are in agreement. |
MCC Inc./Warwick Family Services
800 Clarmont Avenue, Suite B
Bensalem PA 19020
267-525-7000(Voice)
215-645-4330(Videophone)
FAX: 267-525-7010
E-mail:
pbevenour@warwickfamilyservices.com
Website:
www.warwickfamilyservices.com
Populations Served: Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Wrap Around Services
Reimbursement: In Pennsylvania, the provision of services may be covered and reimbursable either directly through the Department of Public Welfare (Medical Assistance) or through a contract with a behavioral health managed care organization. Prior to the initiation of services, pre-approval/prior authorization must be granted, which occurs on a case-by-case basis, subject to the client meeting established coverage guidelines. In Pennsylvania, children who meet these coverage guidelines are eligible to receive services without regard to family income. Effective July 1, 2009, most Pennsylvania participating commercial health insurance carriers are required by regulation to provide their subscribers with up to $36,000 of coverage for autism related services each year. Please contact us at 267-525-7000 to learn more about how this law may affect you. Currently, we provide specialized wraparound services in Philadelphia and Bucks counties through our contracts with the Department of Public Welfare (Medical Assistance) and the Medical Assistance Managed Care Organizations Community Behavioral Health (CBH) and Magellan Health Choices. We have the ability to service clients in other Philadelphia area counties on a Non-participating basis. Please contact us at 267-525-7000 to learn if we can help.
Qualifications of Staff: Our treatment team will assess the clinical and behavioral needs of each child/family to create a plan to help the child and provide both behavioral and emotional support, which may include individual or family therapy when needed.
This team can consist of:
1. A Behavioral Specialist Consultant (BSC), who in conjunction with the family, develops an individual treatment plan for the child. Our Behavior Specialists all possess at least a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education or a related field and have at least 2 years post-Master’s experience in working directly with children. In addition, they are certified in providing Functional Behavioral Assessments;
2. A Mobile Therapist (MT) who provides intensive therapeutic services to the child and family in support. All Mobile Therapists hold at least a Master’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work or a related mental health field and 1 year post-Master’s experience in working directly with children and their families.
3. Therapeutic Support Staff (TSS)/Therapeutic Staff Support Aide (TSSA) who implements the behavioral treatment plan formulated by the BSC. TSSs all have at least a Bachelor’s Degree or 60 college credits and experience working with children. All TSSAs have at least 60 college credits and 3 years of full time work with children. All TSS/TSSA working in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL)
Staff Experience: Our clinical staff in the Deaf and Hard of Hearing Program have experience working directly with the Deaf Community. All staff persons in the program are fluent in ASL and are trained in issues related to cultural competency as it relates to the Deaf Community. Our staff utilize accessible technology to coordinate and deliver service to support the whole family (VP, relay services, interpreters, messaging, etc.). Our staff has experience with children or family members with varying levels of hearing loss and preference in communication or use of assistive technology (ASL, BAHA, CI, hearing aids).
Accreditation: Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO)
Description: MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services’ goals and services are based on two fundamental principals:
The belief in the innate worth of the child with special needs and his/her family, and the belief that each individual regardless of disability, age, gender, religion, ethnic origin, race, economic status and/or sexual preference is entitled to maximize his/her potential as a human being and member of society.
It is the contention of MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services. that families of medically fragile and children with special needs are confronted with a multitude of issues and often overwhelming needs that cannot always be fully addressed by the caretaker or family system. MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services is committed to providing comprehensive family centered services, geared towards promoting the overall well being of the child and family.
Our programs are designed to promote family, health and empowerment, through short-term interventions provided in the home, school and/or office environment. It is MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services’ belief that in accomplishing this end, families will be better equipped to care for their child with special needs, with less stress and improved coping strategies, promoting the overall well-being of the family.
MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services’ services are provided in accordance with, and guided by, six core principles. These principles were developed by Pennsylvania’s Child and Adolescent Service System Program and were adopted by MCC Inc. /Warwick Family Services as guiding principles. These principles can be summarized in six core statements. When services are developed and delivered according to the following principles, it is expected that they will operate simultaneously and not in isolation from each other.
1. Child-centered
Services are planned to meet the individual needs of the child, rather than to fit the child into an existing service. Services consider the child’s family and community contexts, are developmentally appropriate and child specific, and also build on the strengths of the child and family to meet the mental health, social and physical needs of the child.
2. Family-focused
Services recognize that the family is the primary support system for the child. The family participates as a full partner in all stages of the decision-making and treatment planning process, including implementation, monitoring and evaluation. A family may include biological, adoptive and foster parents, siblings, grandparents, other relatives, and other adults committed to the child. The development of mental health policy at state and local levels includes family representation.
3. Community-based
Whenever possible, services are delivered in the child’s home community, drawing on formal and informal resources to promote the child’s successful participation in the community. Community resources include not only mental health professionals and provider agencies, but also social, religious, and cultural organizations and other natural community support networks.
4. Multi-system
Services are planned in collaboration with all the child-serving systems involved in the child’s life. Representatives from all of these systems and the family collaborate to define the goals for the child, develop a service plan, develop the necessary resources to implement the plan, provide appropriate support to the child and family, and evaluate progress.
5. Culturally competent
Culture determines our worldview and provides a general design for living and patterns for interpreting reality that our reflected in our behaviors. Therefore, services that are culturally competent are provided by individuals who have the skills to recognize and respect the behavior, ideas, attitudes, values, beliefs, customs, languages, rituals, ceremonies and practices characteristic of a particular group of people.
6. Least restrictive/least intrusive
Services take place in settings that are the most appropriate and natural for the child and family and are the least restrictive and intrusive available to meet the needs of the child and family. |
Meadville Medical Center
751 Liberty Street
Meadville, PA 16335
814-333-5000(Voice/TTY)
FAX: 814-333-5496
E-mail:
tfarrell@mmchs.org
Website:
www.mmchs.org
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Advocacy, Behavioral Management, Case Management, Consultation, Crisis Management, Drug and Alcohol Services, Emotional Support, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy
Reimbursement: CMS, Private Insurance
Qualifications of Staff: Licensed Social Workers, Certified Counselers, Registered Nurses
Staff Experience: Resources available for hearing impaired persons such as certified sign language interpreters, TDD phones, WeInterpret certified sign language resource, staff members that are CODA's or knowledgeable of American Sign Language (not certified). Speech & Audiology Department available.
Accreditation: Licensed by PA Department of Health, Accredited by Det Norske Veritas
Description: Meadville Medical Center will remain an independent community hospital responding to identified community healthcare needs in the Crawford County region and providing the highest quality healthcare services to all patients regardless of ability to pay. Our Vision is to continually exceed the expectations of those we serve by working together as a team, dedicated to a process of never-ending improvement. |
Milestones Community Health Care Inc. - Deaf Services Center
614 N. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
215-884-9770 (Voice/TTY)
215-884-9209 (Videophone)
FAX: 215-884-9774
AIM Screen Name: deafcnsir
Website:
www.salisb.com
Hours of Operation: Monday - Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 4:00 pm
Description: Assists Deaf and Hard of Hearing people to find appropriate care and treatment. Center provides a range of services such as Outpatient, Case Management, Partial Hospitalization, Peer Support, Specialized Interpreting and Residential programs. Milestones supports people to make choices, attain life goals, build relationships and participate in community life. Provides resources and opportunities in an intergrated manner. Everyone is treated with respect, dignity, and equality. Self-determination and interdependence can be achieved by all. |
PAHrtners Deaf Services
614 North Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038
215-884-9770 (Voice)
215-884-9770 (TTY)
267-415-1482 (Videophone)
FAX: 215-884-6301
E-mail:
info@pahrtners.com
Website:
www.pahrtners.com,
www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=pahrtners%20deaf%20services
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Blended Case Management, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Independent Disability Related Services, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, Partial Hospital Programming, Residential Services for individuals with Intellectual Disability or Behavioral Health Programming, Vocational Services, Wrap Around Services
Reimbursement: Varies case by case. Please contact us so we might explore funding options. Consolidated Waiver, Medicaid, Private insurance
Qualifications of Staff: Over 85% of our staff are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. We have numerous staff members that hold advanced degrees in fields such as: counseling, case management, social work, etc. We work with two psychiatrists who are knowledgeable and sensitive to the needs of the Deaf community.
Staff Experience: All staff are specially trained to work with the unique population we serve. All staff are versed in Deaf culture and American Sign Language.
Accreditation: CARF
Description: PAHrtners Deaf Services offers a wide-range of behavioral, developmental and therapeutic support programs to Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals in an environment free of cultural or language barriers. Located outside of Philadelphia PAHrtners provides residential and out-patient services to Deaf and Hard of Hearing (HoH) children, adolescents and adults. PAHrtners Deaf Services also has a program in the Pittsburgh area that provides residential services for individuals funded by consolidated waiver and we also offer Blended Case Management services for community members.
Most of our staff members are Deaf/HoH. All PAHrtners employees are fluent in American Sign Language (ASL) and versed in Deaf culture. PAHrtners is truly innovative in that we offer assistance to the Deaf and HoH population in a Deaf-centered environment. PAHrtners’ programs are expansive and diverse. We are able to assist individuals with varying needs, from low-level to intense. Our team approach to care delivers services in a seamless and integrated manner.
In order to truly understand our unique program we invite you to call or visit us in person. |
Pittsburgh Mercy Health System/Mercy Behavioral Health
1200 Reedsdale St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
412-320-2336 (Voice)
866-590-3508 (Videophone)
877-637-2924 (Other)
FAX: 412-320-2376
Calling Instructions: For general questions about the services, call 412-320-2336. For referrals, call 412-323-4555. We provide case management services for Deaf individuals, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and CODAS.
E-mail:
SSumansky@pmhs.org
Website:
https://www.pittsburghmercy.org/behavioral-health/pittsburgh-mercy-behavioral-health/
Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and 24-hour crisis support. Some non-traditional hours are available, as needed.
Description: Mercy Behavioral Health provides case management services for Deaf individuals, hard of hearing, deaf-blind and CODAs. We serve children, adolescents, and adults. We offer recovery-oriented mental health and alcohol and other drug services to help individuals manage symptoms and achieve their goals. Our many programs – crisis intervention and stabilization, extended acute care, day, partial hospitalization, residential, service coordination, community treatment, psychiatric rehabilitation and recovery, peer specialist, supported employment, and others – are designed to empower individuals to lead healthy, successful lives in the community. |
Shannon Ruane Counseling
Land Title Builidng
100 S. Broad Street, Suite 1309
Philadelphia, PA 19110
215-244-0845 (Voice)
FAX: 215-564-0123
E-mail:
info@ruanecounseling.com
Website:
www.ruanecounseling.com
Populations Served: Adults, Children
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Independent Disability Related Services, Outpatient Therapy, Psychological Testing/Evaluation
Reimbursement: Presently accepting Medicaid (CBH), Highmark Blue Shield, Horizon, Aetna, United Behavioral Health, Personal Choice, Independence Blue Cross, Penn Behavioral Health, Ceridian & Network Advantage
Qualifications of Staff: Shannon has a Master of Science degree in Rehabilitation Psychology & Counseling. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor and a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor.
Staff Experience: Shannon has fluency in American Sign Language and utilizes a cochlear implant. Shannon worked as a case manager for Deaf and Hard of Hearing individuals with mental health challenges following completion of her psychology degree. She later worked as a Rehabilitation Counselor for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing with a state vocational rehabilitation program for 6 years. Following that position, she assumed a supervisory role with the agency and was responsible for the supervision of Deaf and Hard of hearing staff members. She also oversaw the agency Deaf and Hard of Hearing program. She is currently a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice.
Accreditation: Shannon is an active member of the American Counseling Association (ACA) and writes a blog for the ACA about rehabilitation counseling for counselors.
Description: Shannon's practice focuses on solutions based therapy and offers private counseling sessions to individuals, couples, and families. Shannon focuses primarily on working with adults, but does offer services to children over the age of 12. Her practice serves Deaf, Hard of Hearing, and Hearing populations. |
Shelby Riley, LMFT and Associates
223 Byers Road, Suite 7
Chester Springs, PA 19425
484-985-2344 (Voice)
E-mail:
info@shelbyrileymft.com
Website:
www.shelbyrileymft.com
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Family Based Services, Outpatient Therapy, Play Therapy, Sand Tray Therapy, Group Therapy, Family Therapy, Individual Therapy, Couple Therapy
Reimbursement: We are out of network providers. Please contact your insurance company about your out of network benefits.
Qualifications of Staff: Alexa Balsam, MA, MFT is a Master's level marriage and family therapist who has completed her hours for licensure and will sit for her national exam soon. She works with deaf and hearing impaired clients using American Sign Language. Shelby Riley, LMFT is a licensed marriage and family therapist in PA who supervises Ms. Balsam.
Staff Experience: Alexa Balsam, MA, MFT works with deaf and hearing impaired clients using American Sign Language.
Description: Shelby Riley, LMFT and Associates (SR&A) serves individuals, couples, and families in Chester County. We address a wide range of mental health and family relationship issues using a strength-based, family systems approach. |
Summit Behavioral Health
176 S. Coldbrook Avenue, unit 2
Chambersburg, PA 17201
717-267-7480 (Voice)
FAX: 717-267-7403
Website:
www.summithealth.org
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Behavioral Management, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy
Qualifications of Staff: M.D. CRNP, LCSW, LPC
Staff Experience: Our agency coordinates services with DeafNet for a translator to come into the office during client visits and appointments. No charge to the client.
Accreditation: Joint Commission
Description: Summit Health is a not-for-profit, local, and regional network of healthcare providers committed to the improvement of the health and well-being of the people living in communities we serve within Franklin County and surrounding areas. We exist to...
Deliver patient and family-centered care and service that is compassionate, sensitive, and respectful of individuals' dignity and needs.
Provide community-based programs and resources to improve the health and well-being of the people.
Provide a comprehensive range of quality health-related services that consistently demonstrate excellence and responsiveness.
Provide convenient access to cost-effective health services to all persons within our service area, without regard for their ability to pay.
Create a supportive environment that encourages trust, participation, open communication, collaboration, competence, and respect among our physicians, employees, trustees, and volunteers. |
The Consortium, Inc.
Family Based Deaf Services
26 South 40th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19149
215-495-1792 (Voice)
215-495-1799 (TTY)
FAX: 215-495-1797
E-mail:
porourke@consortium-inc.org
Website:
www.consortium-inc.org
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8:30 am to 4:30 pm
Description: The Family Based program uses an intensive approach available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, designed to maintain and strengthen the family. It recognizes that Deaf or Hard of Hearing children and their families feel isolated at times and in reality are part of a complex network of school, friends and community. We work together to address issues and help bring unity in the family as well as assisting children to receive maximum benefit from school and community activities. The program philosophy is that children grow up best in their own homes. |
The Open Door- Armstrong Indiana Crisis
334 Philadelphia St.
Indiana, PA 15701
877-333-2470 (Voice/TTY)
FAX: 724-465-2610
E-mail:
opendoor26@hotmail.com
Website:
www.theopendoor.org
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Crisis Management, Drug and Alcohol Services, Outpatient Therapy, 24/7 Crisis Hotline housed within a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center. Ability to provide crisis intervention, resources, referrals, and ability to schedule appointments for Drug and Alcohol outpatient services within the organization.
Qualifications of Staff: Fully licensed facility with all staff minimum Bachelor's in Human Service field, 1 year direct care and 2 years experience.
Accreditation: Licensed by Dept. of Public Welfare
Description: It is The Open Door's mission to provide for the people of Indiana County unconditional acceptance, education, treatment, and a place of confidential sanctuary when they are addressing issues of substance abuse, addiction and/or chemical dependency. Trained Mental Health Crisis Intervention Specialists are available to listen, help you problem solve your crisis and also can provide valuable referrals for further assistance in the areas of: suicide, alcohol and other drugs, mental health, grief and loss, domestic violence, rape or ANY CRISIS in your life. We offer unconditional positive regard toward all of our contacts, respecting the difficulty in your decision to contact us and thanking you for the opportunity to help you. |
West Central Center for the Deaf
2201 East State Street
Hermitage, PA 16148
724-342-3323 (Voice)
724-981-4327 (TTY) FAX: 724-981-6198
E-mail:
sdorfi@cccmer.org
Website:
www.cccmer.org/west-central-center-for-the-deaf
Populations Served: Adults, Children, Families
Services offered: Advocacy, Behavioral Management, Consultation, Emotional Support, Medication Management, Outpatient Therapy, BHRS Mobile Therapy, Mobile Mental Health Treatment for Adults
Reimbursement: Through BHMCO (Behavioral Health Managed Care Organizations) and other Insurance companies.
Qualifications of Staff: All Mental Health Counseling Staff hold Masters Degrees and are ASL fluent and have many years working with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing
Staff Experience: All counseling staff are ASL fluent and have many years experience counseling persons who are deaf or hard of hearing. The staff are knowledgeable about technology and can connect consumers to resources. the staff is also knowledgeable regarding ADA and the cultural aspects of deafness. WCCD staff exclusively work with persons who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Description: The Mission for West Central Center for the Deaf is to accommodate the changing interests and developing needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community by providing comprehensive quality services and supports within a flexible strength-focused philosophy. |