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​Child and adolescent services

We are working on updating this page with information regarding child and adolescent mental health services.
​These services are intended for children with an age range of (3-14) and adolescents (ages 14-18).
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​For questions on how to access mental health services and supports in Centre County, call: Jenn Chessie, CASSP Coordinator for Child/Adolescent Services Centre County, at ​(814) 355-6786  Ext. 1411 . 
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Click here to download the County's official mental health guide.

Intensive Behavioral Health

Family Based

Partial Hospitalization

Therapeutic Foster Care

Case Management

Community Based Services

Crisis Services

Substance Abuse

In-Patient Mental Health

Out-Patient Mental Health

Autism

Counseling (out-patient)


types of services

Intensive Behavioral Health - Supports children, youth, and young adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs. IBHS offers a wide array of services that meet the needs of these individuals in their homes, schools, and communities. IBHS has three categories of service:
  • Individual services which provide services to one child;
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) which is a specific behavioral approach to services; and
  • Group services which are most often provided to multiple children at a specific place.
Evidence-based treatment (EBT) can be delivered through individual services, ABA services, and group services. Individuals MUST have Medical Assistance (MA) (page 9 of the Mental Health Services Guide) through DHS or Community Care to access this service.  If you are in need of this service, please choose a provider below and call to schedule an evaluation.

Family Based - Intense in home family intervention and treatment for children.​

Partial Hospitalization - Day treatment alternatives to hospitalization.

Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)/Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) and Host Home and Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) - are not located in Centre County, but are in the continuum of services.  For more information on these services, please call Centre County Mental Health at (814) 355-6786, press zero (0), and ask to speak with the Children’s Program Specialist or contact Community Care if you have Medical Assistance.

Case Management - A case manager works in partnership with individuals to ensure that people receive services that facilitate their unique life paths and are linked with community resources that facilitate whole health wellness. Case Management Services are free of charge to individuals.

Community Based Services - Services in community settings designed to help participants meet their recovery goals while also pursuing employment, housing, education, social, and other goals.

Crisis Services - These services are available to anyone who contacts providers for emergency help. 

Substance Abuse - Includes providers who offer services for help with substance abuse.

In-Patient Mental Health - In-Patient MH care is reserved for acute mental, emotional, and/or behavioral problems that cannot be treated safely on an outpatient basis. The purpose of hospitalization is to stabilize and discharge the individual to the community as soon as possible.

Out-Patient Mental Health - These services include individual, group, and family therapies, as well as medication management. If you have any questions concerning outpatient mental health services please contact Centre County Mental Health. Please call for more information: (814) 355-6786, press (0) to get an operator and ask to speak with mental health intake.

Autism - According to psychiatry.com, autism is a complex developmental condition involving persistent challenges with social communication, restricted interests, and repetitive behavior.​

Counseling (out-patient) - Therapists for children and adolescents. 

CENTRE COUNTY CHILDREN'S COMMITTEES

Centre County works to address the needs of children in youth in our community by holding several regular meetings. The public is welcome to join any of the above meetings. If you're interested in attending a meeting please contact CCMH or CCYSB for more information.

  • CENTRE COUNTY CHILDREN’S COLLABORATIVE is a team of mental health and education stakeholders that come together to ensure that students, youth, and families have access to mental health services and supports. Collaborative meetings are held routinely share information and ideas. 
  • CENTRE COUNTY CHILDREN'S TEAM meetings are a partnership between Centre County Youth Service Bureau (CCYSB) and Centre County Mental Health (CCMH) that was formed in conjunction with the Children’s Collaborative and as needed for individual and family follow-up. Team meetings are utilized to ensure that youth and families are linked with and receiving the services and supports they need. During the meeting, individual and family strengths, areas of need, and natural supports are discussed while a unique plan is developed. 
  • CENTRE COUNTY CHILDREN'S ADVISORY BOARD meets quarterly to update, evaluate, and develop next steps for the children’s service-delivery system.


​Child and Adolescent Service System Program (CASSP) Principles

When CASSP began in Pennsylvania more than 20 years ago, funding was provided to each county to help develop an infrastructure for an effective children’s mental health system at the county level. Over time, CASSP has evolved uniquely within counties, but the philosophy remains strong. The core principles of CASSP, which guide child and adolescent services, are: (and can also be viewed here) 
  • Child-centered
  • Family-focused
  • Community-based
  • Multi-system
  • Culturally competent
  • Least restrictive/least intrusive

​Contact Jenn Chessie the CASSP Coordinator at:
3500 E College Ave Suite 1200 State College PA 16801
Phone: (814) 355 - 6786 x1411
Fax: (814) 355 - 6985
Email: jachessie@centrecountypa.gov

​Children and Adolescent Mental Health Services

Each school has a SAP (Student Assistance Program) to help identify kids in need of assistance.

In the children & adolescent mental health system are based upon a continuum of care from least restrictive to most restrictive and are listed below as such.
​

Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS)


​Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) support children, youth, and young adults with mental, emotional, and behavioral health needs. IBHS offers a wide array of services that meet the needs of these individuals in their homes, schools, and communities. IBHS has three categories of service:
  • Individual services which provide services to one child;
  • Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) which is a specific behavioral approach to services; and
  • ​Group services which are most often provided to multiple children at a specific place.
Individuals MUST have Medical Assistance (MA) through DHS or Community Care to access this service. You can apply for MA benefits here.

​If you are in need of this service, please choose a provider below and call to schedule an evaluation.

CenClear 
www.cenclear.org/domain/39

Phone: 877-341-5845 ext. 2260

Bellefonte Office 3208 Benner Pike, Suite 9, Bellefonte, PA
Port Matilda Office 3638 N. Atherton St, Port Matilda, PA
Philipsburg Office 1633 Philipsburg Bigler Highway, Philipsburg, PA
Main office 50 Bigler Road, PO Box 319, Bigler, PA
CenClear offers programs for children from birth to age three through our Early Head Start and Early Intervention programs, Preschool Classes for children from 3-5 years old and mental health services for children and teens of all ages. CenClear also offers outpatient drug and alcohol services for children, teens and adults.  

Merakey
www.merakey.org

Phone: (814) 238-4851

1400 Fox Hill Road, State College, PA


​
Merakey offers a range of services for children, adolescents and their families in areas of mental health and autism. We provide services in both the community and at Merakey locations, offering treatment and support that focuses on resiliency. Children and Family Services supports children, adolescents, and their families to be successful in their futures.

Family Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS)


Family Based Mental Health Services (FBMHS) is a service provided in the home by a team with at least one master’s level professional.  Goals are established by the family and treatment team.  To receive FBMHS, individuals must meet all of the following criteria:
  • be diagnosed with serious emotional and/or behavioral disorder
  • be at-risk of needing treatment in a psychiatric hospital, Residential Treatment Facility (RTF), or other out-of-home placement
  • have tried outpatient therapy
  • have family members willing to participate in the individual’s treatment
  • and be recommended by a psychologist or psychiatrist
Services are time limited to 8 months and include case management, family therapy, crisis intervention, and family support as needed.  Families are seen at least once a week. 

This level of service is accessible directly if an individual has Medical Assistance (MA) with Community Care. If you do not have MA, please contact CCMH at (814) 355-6786, press zero (0), and ask to speak MH Intake to access this level of service.

​​If you are in need of this service, please choose a provider below and call to schedule an evaluation.
​

CenClear 
www.cenclear.org/domain/39

Phone: 877-341-5845 ext. 2260

Bellefonte Office 3208 Benner Pike, Suite 9, Bellefonte, PA
Port Matilda Office 3638 N. Atherton St, Port Matilda, PA
Philipsburg Office 1633 Philipsburg Bigler Highway, Philipsburg, PA
Main office 50 Bigler Road, PO Box 319, Bigler, PA
CenClear offers programs for children from birth to age three through our Early Head Start and Early Intervention programs, Preschool Classes for children from 3-5 years old and mental health services for children and teens of all ages. CenClear also offers outpatient drug and alcohol services for children, teens and adults.  

Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP)


Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) provides a number of therapeutic services including individual and group therapy, family therapy, psychiatric services which may include the use of medications, behavior management, coordination with school districts to ensure educational needs are met, help getting supportive services and planning for services when PHP is no longer needed.  An individual attends PHP on a full-time basis during the typical school day.  Funding for PHP is made available through Community Care, private insurance or through contracts with each school district and the PHP Provider.     

For more information on Partial Hospitalization providers, call Jenn Chessie, CASSP Coordinator for Child/Adolescent Services Centre County, at ​(814) 355-6786  Ext. 1411 . 
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Therapeutic Foster Care


Therapeutic Foster Care (TFC)/Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) Host Home/Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) are not located in Centre County, but are in the continuum of services.  For more information on these services, please call Centre County Mental Health at (814) 355-6786, press zero (0), and ask to speak with the Children’s Program Specialist or contact Community Care if you have Medical Assistance. 
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Case Management


Case Management - A case manager works in partnership with individuals to ensure that people receive services that facilitate their unique life paths and are linked with community resources that facilitate whole health wellness. Case Management Services are free of charge to individuals.

If you are in need of this service, please choose a provider below and call to schedule an evaluation.​​

Strawberry Fields 
sfionline.org/services/mental-health-services/
​
3054 Enterprise Dr., State College, PA 16801


Strawberry Fields provides Blended Case Management services to children, adolescents and adults with a serious mental illness. 

​Features Include:
  • Supports at home, at school, and in the community
  • Assessment of strengths and needs
  • Assistance accessing community supports and services
  • Benefits coordination
  • Advocacy
  • Housing support 24 hours/7 days a week crisis prevention and intervention support
  • Assistance in building natural supports


​Centre County Mental Health 
centrecountypa.gov/341/Mental-Health

Phone: 814-355-6786

​3500 E. College Ave, Suite 1200
State College, PA 16801
Centre County Mental Health (CCMH) serves individuals from the age of three through the lifespan that are diagnosed with emotional disorders or mental illness through the provision of case management services. CCMH provides Administrative Case Management (ACM) and Blended Case Management (BCM) services to eligible residents of Centre County. 

Community Based Services


Centre County Youth Service Bureau
​ccysb.com
​

Phone: 814-237-5731
​
325 West Aaron Drive
​State College, Pennsylvania 16803
The Youth Service Bureau exists to help ensure children, youth, and families have every opportunity to reach their full potential. They provide a variety of community based services including Youth Centers in Bellefonte and Snow Shoe, School and Mobile Outreach programs, Youth Shelters, Mentoring programs, and more. 

Crisis Services


Centre County Youth Service Bureau 
​​ccysb.com

814-234-2100

334 S. Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801
The Burrowes Street Youth Haven (BSYH) is a six-bed facility in State College, PA. This voluntary shelter houses both males and females ages 12-17 for a maximum of 21 days. Youth that benefit from this service are homeless, runaways, or persons at risk for either of those conditions due to difficulties at home. Youth are welcome to access this shelter whenever they need a safe place to stay, day or night. There are caring, professional counselors at the facility 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, to offer their assistance for both residential or drop-in care. All of the services offered to both youth and their families are free and confidential.

Substance Abuse


For more information on Substance Abuse services in Centre County,  explore Centre County's Drug and Alcohol Treatment Guide. 
Centre County Youth Service Bureau 
​​ccysb.com

814-234-2100

334 S. Burrowes Street, State College, PA 16801
YSB's Prevention Programs are designed to address the risks that make it more likely that kids will use drugs and alcohol or make other unsafe decisions. These programs include educational activities that take place in youth centers and outreach programs, as well as educational presentations for schools, community groups, and parents. 

In-Patient Mental Health


Mount Nittany Medical Center
www.mountnittany.org

814-231-7000

1800 East Park Ave., State College, 16803;
​The Mount Nittany Medical Center Emergency Room provides psychiatric assessment and emergency treatment 24/7. Psychiatric and psychological consultations are provided on the medical floors as needed. Patients who require emergency admission are served in separate units according to age: Children, Adolescent, Adult, and Adult Stabilization Units. Units are staffed 24/7 and each patient works with a team of professionals consisting of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, allied therapists and mental health technicians during their care.

The Meadows Psychiatric Center
www.themeadows.net

132 The Meadows Dr., Centre Hall, 16828;
(814) 364-2161 or 1-800-641-7529;
​The Meadows is a 119-bed acute inpatient psychiatric facility for children age four through older adults. The Assessment and Referral Center is staffed 24/7 by intake counselors who can evaluate individual needs and provide assistance at no cost to the individual. Patients who require emergency admission are served in separate units according to age: Children, Adolescent, Adult, and Adult Stabilization Units. Units are staffed 24/7 and each patient works with a team of professionals consisting of psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, allied therapists and mental health technicians during their care. Discharge is coordinated with continuing care providers and taps into a person’s support system to promote mental health wellness and recovery.

Out-Patient Services


Oasis - has an out-patient program for first episode psychosis. The objective is to do more than just provide
evidence-based treatment for someone who has experienced psychosis for the first time. This intervention hopes to prevent worsening of symptoms, prevent future episodes of psychosis, build one’s skillset and travel alongside them on their journey towards recovery so they can achieve the life that they desire.
Website: https://oasislifecarellc.com/insight.html​

CenClear - has an out-patient mental health program with an address of:
1633 Philipsburg Bigler Hwy.

Philipsburg, PA 16866
For information or make a referral please call: 1-877-341-5845 ext. 2260
Website: http://www.cenclear.org/domain/39

Sunpointe Health -
Is proud to operate the largest independent physician owned mental and behavioral health outpatient facility in Centre and surrounding counties. Everything we do is about caring for our patients. We currently have over 30 providers whose treatment approaches are tailored to meet the needs of the individual client, whether, child, adolescent, adult, or geriatric – offering a range of counseling and medical services: individual, couples, group, and family therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), psychiatric evaluation and medication management.
Website: https://www.sunpointehealth.com

​Yvonne Reedy -
We are a psychological practice, staffed by two licensed psychologists, on clinical psychology PhD candidate, two nationally certified counselors, and three therapists.
Website: http://doctorreedy.com/

Autism


For autism services in Centre County, PA visit:
​https://www.dhs.pa.gov/Services/Disabilities-Aging/Pages/Autism-Services.aspx
Merakey
www.merakey.org

814-238-4851

1400 Fox Hill Road, State College, PA

Merakey provides a continuum of care to individuals with autism throughout the lifespan. They offer education and therapy services to help children, adolescents and young adults to be successful in their futures. Applied Behavioral Analysis (ABA) is embedded within all autism programs to teach basic skills and maximize communication.

Counseling


**Denotes trauma therapy services

Expressions Counseling Service
Our experience enables us to offer effective outpatient, individualized, psychological care. We treat a number of mental health disorders, and provide a neutral ground to individuals, families, and couples. 
Population(s): children, adolescents, and adult
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Website: https://expressionscounselingservices.com

American Family Psychiatry 
Population(s): adolescent and adult
251 Easterly Parkway, #201
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 954-7251

CenClear
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
(Main Office) 1633 Philipsburg Bigler Hwy.           
Philipsburg, PA 16866
**TWO OUTPATIENT SITES ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN CENTRE COUNTY:   
1.  Matternville – 3638 North Atherton Street, Port Matilda 
2.  Bellefonte – 3208 Benner Pike, Suite 9, Bellefonte
For information or make a referral please call:  1-877-341-5845 ext. 2260
Website: https://www.cenclear.org/domain/36

CenClear offers the Decision Support Center (DSC) which promotes a partnership with your Psychiatrist to include you in the decision-making process that affects your mental health.  The DSC is staffed by Certified Peer Support Specialists (CPSs) who have shared experiences in the mental health system.  The goal of the DSC is to promote self-advocacy in treatment by providing access to recovery-oriented information to make an educated decision regarding your treatment options.

Center for Child & Adult Development
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
1315 W. College Ave.
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 861-3300

**Charlie Health - Virtual ONLY
Population(s): Adolescent and Young Adult, ages 11-30
Home Office: 270 Walker Dr, Suite 314E,
State College, PA 16801
Phone: PA Admissions: (610) 890-7204
Fax: (406) 720-7793
Website: http://www.CharlieHealth.com
For questions or help with admissions, please contact Ana Rodriguez-Craig, Outreach Director, at (814) 325-1739.

**Crossroads Counseling, Inc.
Population(s): adolescents and adult;
Co-Occurring (MH and D&A licensed)
444 E. College Ave.
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 231-0940
Website: http://www.crossroadscounselinginc.com/

Guiding Light Health
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
1315 S. Allen Street, Suite 104
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 753-4422
Website: http://guidinglighthealth.com/

**The Healing Room
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
2023 Cato Ave., #101
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 308-8375
Website: http://www.statecollegehealingroom.com/

**Individual & Family CHOICES
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
2214 N Atherton St., Suite 4
State College, PA 16803
Phone: (814) 237-0567
Website: http://www.individualandfamilychoices.com/

**A Journey to You (2 locations)
Population(s): adolescent and adult

1200 W. College Ave.
State College, PA 16801    

221 W. High St., Loft 1100
Bellefonte, PA 16823

Phone: (814) 325-0280 (ext. 1) to schedule an appointment
Website: http://ajourneytoyou.com/

**Joyful Growth Counseling Services, LLC
Population(s): children, adolescents, young adults
1315 S. Allen Street, Suite 107
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 470-2127
Website: http://joyfulgrowthcounseling.com/

**McGinnis Counseling & Consulting
Population(s): adolescent and adult
PO Box 465
Lemont, PA 16851
Phone: (814) 862-9969
Website: http://statecollegeneurotherapy.com/

Oasis Lifecare, LLC
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
1526 Martin Street
State College, PA 16803
Phone: (814) 237-0001
Website: http://www.oasislifecarellc.com/

Penn State University Psychological Clinic
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
314 Moore Building
University Park, PA 16802
Phone: (814) 865-2191
Website: http://psych.la.psu.edu/psychological-clinic

The Pennsylvania State University Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS)
Population(s): Penn State Students only
501 Student Health Center The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA 16802 
Phone: (814) 863-0395
Website: http://studentaffairs.psu.edu/counseling/
CAPS provides group and individual counseling, crisis intervention, and psychological and psychiatric evaluations for undergraduate and graduate students, as well as prevention and consultation services for the University community.

**Yvonne Reedy, Ph.D. (2 locations)
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
322 E. Pine Street & 1165 Philipsburg-Bigler Highway
Philipsburg, PA 16866
Phone: (814) 937-0668
Fax:  (814) 342-2532
Website:  http://philipsburgtherapy.com/

Sound Mind Healthcare
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
1169 Philipsburg Bigler Highway
Philipsburg, PA 16866
Phone: (814) 343-7373
Website: http://www.soundmindhealthcare.com

SunPointe Health
Population(s): children, adolescent, and adult
320 Rolling Ridge Drive, Suite 100
State College, PA 16801
Phone: (814) 867-0670
Website:  http://www.sunpointehealth.com/

Teresa Welch, Licensed Psychologist, LLC
Population(s): adolescent and adult
965 Green Street Bellefonte, PA 16823
Phone: (814) 357-7755
Website: http://twelchpsychologist.com/

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