Lehigh Valley Service Area Provider Resource Guide · Lehigh Valley Service Area Provider Resource Guide Hospital-to-Community Living Opportunities Published August 2009 . Index

Lehigh Valley Service Area Provider Resource Guide

Hospital-to-Community Living Opportunities

Published August 2009

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User Guide ii Acknowledgements iii CTT/ACT 1 Case Management 2

CARBON COUNTY PCBH Carbon Street, Lehighton 3

LEHIGH COUNTY CRR 8th Street, Allentown 4 Linden Street, Allentown 5 Richard Apts, Allentown 6 Weil Street, Bethlehem 7

SUPPORTED LIVING Fountain Street, Allentown 8 Jefferson Street, Allentown 9 West Street, Allentown 10 Wood Street, Allentown 11

PERSONAL CARE BOARDING HOME Lehigh Street, Allentown 12

ALL-INCLUSIVE RESIDENCE Hope Springs, Slatington 13

CLUBHOUSE Clubhouse of Lehigh County 14

MONROE COUNTY CRR Arlene Drive, Effort 15 Blue Bird, Stroudsburg 16 Mt. Pocono 17 Snydersville 18

MONROE COUNTY PERSONAL CARE BOARDING HOME Elm Street, Stroudsburg 19 Lakewood, E. Stroudsburg 20

INDEPENDENT LIVING Long Lane, Stroudsburg 21

NORTHAMPTON COUNTY CRR Main Street, Bethlehem 22 Center Street, Bethlehem 23 Weil Street, Bethlehem 24

SUPPORTED LIVING 13th Street, Easton 25 Stefko Blvd, Bethlehem 26 New Street, Bethlehem 27

PERSONAL CARE BOARDING HOME Butler Street, Easton 28

SHORT-TERM RESIDENCE Hope House, Bethlehem 29

ALL-INCLUSIVE RESIDENCE Hope Springs, Walnutport 30

CLUBHOUSES Unity House, Bethlehem 31 Twin Rivers, Allentown 31

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We wish to acknowledge the following members of the Community Integration Team (CIT) in the Lehigh Valley Service Area for their vision in the creation of this provider resource guide directory to assist in the community re-entry process for the individuals receiving services at Allentown State Hospital (ASH).

Allentown State Hospital ~ Betsy Zimmerman, Joe DeFranco, Marcy Rachko, Cathy Savitske, Bill Schneller and Christie Hoppes

Carbon/Monroe/Pike MH/MR ~ Tina Clymer, Norma Swint, Zaadya Martinez and Nagwa Cramer

External Patient Advocate ~ Connie Hammann

Elwyn ~ Angel McLaughlin

Haven House ~ Charles Dauerty

Hope House ~ Aaik Van Munster

Lehigh County MH/MR ~ Marjorie Kovacs, Angelina Santi and Ruthanne Miller

Lehigh Valley Assertive Community Treatment Team ~ Sue Acklen

Lehigh Valley Hospital ~ Jim Ezrow

Magellan ~ Diane Marciano

NAMI ~ John Pearce and Brad Pease

Northampton County MH/MR ~ Kathleen Kelly, Marjorie Martin and Wendy Heatley

Northwestern Human Services ~ Jennifer Egge and Christine Hunsberger

OMHSAS Scranton Field Office ~ Michael Orr, Leigh Ann Ksiazek and Helen Dingle

Recovery Partnership ~ Scott Kiefer, Donna Keutmann and Angela Heaps

Resources for Human Development ~ Terri Trigiani

Salisbury Behavioral Health ~ Juanita Rivera

Salisbury House ~ Kim Benner

St. Luke’s Hospital ~ Cindi Reade and Virginia Wagner

Step-by-Step ~ Karen Yob

Warmline ~ Casey Garrett

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This Provider Resource Guide was designed to be a resource tool for individuals receiving mental health services at Allentown State Hospital as they and their treatment teams make plans for their community re-entry. Each county in the Lehigh Valley Service Area (Carbon, Lehigh, Monroe, Northampton and Pike) has their unique combination of community providers of residential services for adults receiving mental health services; these are profiled individually. In addition, different kinds of case management services are available and explained.

Consumers at ASH were asked what kind of information they would like to know about the community residential opportunities available in their county of residence. Their answers led to the creation of a template that includes the following information for each location: type of residence, number of residents who live there, setting (urban vs. rural), accessibility (steps, ramps), pets permitted, amount of supervision, medication support, level of independence, bedroom accommodations (private vs. shared rooms), transportation available, accessibility to local establishments, criteria needed to be considered for transition and funding available.

Each social worker will have copies of the directory for reference in individual or group meetings and will explain the information that is provided and answer any related questions.

Tours of the community residences are always an available option but often times an individual is reluctant to schedule a tour with their social worker because it means leaving a familiar environment for an unfamiliar one. The hope of the CIT Team is that this directory will provide valuable information to the individual and create familiarity with a residence that has the potential to become the individual’s next residence during their recovery journey.

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If you have questions or concerns regarding this directory, please contact the following:

Allentown State Hospital Betsy Zimmerman

Chief Social Rehabilitation Executive 1600 Hanover Avenue Allentown, PA 18109 Phone: 610-740-3406

Fax: 610-740-3413 E-mail: [email protected]

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What is CTT/ACT? This program consists of a team of professionals who provide intensive, integrated, case management and Psychiatric treatment to individuals who live in the community who are living with mental health issues. The program is community based, and provides services to individuals in the setting most natural and comfortable to them. The team operates from a “whatever it takes” attitude, and staff are available 24/7.

What does CTT/ACT do? The team offers therapy, crisis management, wellness planning, coordinating and assisting with benefits and entitlements, linkage and referral, skills teaching, Psychiatric services internal to the team, nursing services, peer support services, and many other supports and services.

Criteria Needed/Expected to be Considered or Accepted: This program is voluntary; you need to meet certain criteria to quality for program. Those criteria are; - A diagnosis of a major Axis I diagnosis (Schizophrenia, Major mood disorder, etc) - GAF of 50 or below - Lack of success at lower levels of care (ICM, RC, OP, etc)

Ejection/Rejection Policy: CTT/ACT has a “no eject/no reject” policy. Individuals must meet criteria in order to receive funding and are expected to participate in the program

Provider Specific Information? Name and Address Mission and vision Service provision philosophy Special services offered within the team

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Please talk with your ASH social worker and/or the CHIPPS Liaison about this program to get more details and to see if you qualify.

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What is Case Management? Case Management is a service that offers linkage, referral and connection to local resources and services in the community. It is offered to adults (and kids) who are living in the community, and receiving Psychiatric services. The program can change in intensity, frequency of contact, and caseload size depending if it is an ICM, BCM, or RC program. All three levels of care are community based, and provide services to individuals in the setting most natural and comfortable to them. In ICM and BCM, there is the availability of an after hours on call system, while traditional RC level of care does not offer an on-call program.

What does an ICM, BCM, RC do? A Case Manager can offer linkage, referral and coordination to services and resources in the community. A case manager can assist you with life goals, educational and vocational pursuits, assistance with securing benefits, and entitlements, general skills teaching, and accompaniment to appointments if needed. A case manager can also help with general support to manage the stressors of every day life.

Criteria Needed/Expected to be Considered or Accepted: This program is voluntary; you need to meet certain criteria to quality for program. Those criteria are; - A diagnosis of a major Axis I diagnosis (Schizophrenia, Major mood disorder, etc) - GAF of 50 or below - 3 or more hospital admissions in the last 6 months

Ejection/Rejection Policy: Individuals must meet criteria in order to receive funding and are expected to participate in the program

Provider Specific Information? Name and Address Mission and vision Service provision philosophy Special services offered within the team

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Please talk with your ASH social worker and/or the CHIPPS Liaison about this program to get more details and to see if you qualify.

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Location: 212 Carbon Street Lehighton, PA

County: Carbon

Type of residence: Enhanced PCBH Transitional

Number of Residents: 6-10

Setting: Urban

Accessibility: 1st Floor, Steps

Pets Permitted: Not permitted

Level of Independence: This program is a personal care home and as such, allows for staff assistance (when necessary) in assisting residents with daily hygiene tasks. The staff provides all of the daily living chores which allows for the resident to focus on their mental

health/medical needs, as well as, goals for independence.

Medication Needs: Staff Supervision – Staff reminds the consumer of the time to take their medications and monitors the process to assure compliance. Staff also reminds the consumer to sign the medication sheet.

Amount of Supervision: 24-Hr

Bedroom Accommodations: Private Rooms Shared with 1 or 2

Transportation: Parking Public Transportation Walking Distance

Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Pharmacy Shopping Laundromat Restaurants Clubhouses

Drop-in Centers Peer Supports Library

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Candidates must be a CHIPPS Carbon/Monroe/Pike MH/MR consumer and be able to self preserve.

Funding:

• Carbon/Monroe/Pike MH/MR • CHIPPS

If you would like to be considered for this location when you are discharged from ASH, please notify your unit social worker.

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Location: 211 North 8th Street Allentown, PA 18102

County: Lehigh

Type of residence: CRR, Transitional


Setting: Urban

Accessibility: Steps



Level of Independence: Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) Services are provided to individuals who are in the process of recovering from their illness and are seeking support, assistance and rehabilitation in their activities of daily living and wellness management.


Bedroom Accommodations: Private Rooms

Transportation: Public Transportation, Walking Distance

Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Pharmacy Clubhouses Shopping Laundromat Drop-in Centers Restaurants Library Peer Supports Community Events Banks Bus Stops

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Adults with severe and persistent mental illness over 18 years of age in need of psychiatric rehabilitation services.

Ejection/Rejection Policy: The CRR Program is a voluntary program and individuals may terminate services on their own. The agency utilizes a “standards of successful living” contract; violations will result in a discharge from the program. Requirements of the program are based on health, safety, program participation and fiscal responsibility.


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Location: 375 Linden Street Allentown, PA 18102

County: Lehigh


Number of Residents: 10 or more

Setting: Urban








Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Pharmacy Clubhouses Shopping Laundromat Drop-in Centers Restaurants Library Peer Supports

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Location: Richard Apartments 214 South Jefferson St Allentown, PA 18102

County: Lehigh

Type of residence: Apartment-Setting CRR Transitional


Setting: Urban




Level of Independence: Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR) Services are provided to individuals who are in the process of recovering from their illness and are seeking support,

assistance and rehabilitation in their activities of daily living and wellness management.


Bedroom Accommodations: Private Rooms, 2 per an apartment

Transportation: Parking, Public Transportation, Walking Distance





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Location: Young Adult Program 704-706 Weil Street Bethlehem, PA 18105

County: Bi-County Program

Type of residence: CRR, Transitional, Young Adult

Number of Residents: 6 - 10

Setting: Urban









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Location: 2236 S. Fountain Street Allentown, PA 18103

County: Lehigh

Type of residence: Supported Living


Setting: Urban


Pets Permitted: Yes

Level of Independence: Independent due to the way the staffing hours are, on some occasions there might not be staff on site. But it is usually staffed 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM




Transportation: Public Transportation Walking Distance

Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Pharmacy Shopping Clubhouses

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Should be able to cook, clean, do laundry, grocery shop and have an outside activity such as the clubhouse, work or volunteer. Must be able to be there without staffing after 8:00 PM.

Funding: Accepts Magellan Funding

Ejection/Rejection Policy: Smoking indoors, non-compliance to treatment, physical altercations or the level of care changes.


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Location: Double Apartments 214 South Jefferson St Allentown, PA 18102

County: Lehigh

Type of residence: Supported Living Transitional


Setting: Urban



Amount of Supervision: Contact as needed

Level of Independence: Supported Housing Services are provided to individuals who are in the process of recovering from their illness and are seeking safe affordable housing.





Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Adults with severe and persistent mental illness over 18 years of age in need of supported housing.

Ejection/Rejection Policy: Acceptance and continued services are based on financial qualifications, health, safety and fiscal responsibility.


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Location: 321-323 S. West Street Allentown, PA 18103

County: Lehigh



Setting: Urban

Accessibility: 1st Floor and Steps

Pets Permitted: Yes

Level of Independence: Semi-Independent


Medication Needs: Staff Supervision – Staff reminds the consumer of the time to take their medications and monitors the process to assure compliance.



Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Shopping Restaurants Clubhouses

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Should be able to perform all ADL’s including cooking, cleaning, grocery shopping, hygiene

and doing their own laundry. There are steps in apartments to the basement where the laundry facilities are located. Staff will assist in teaching skills as needed. Should participate in an outside activity such as clubhouse, work or volunteer, etc.


Ejection/Rejection Policy: Smoking indoors, non-compliance to treatment, any physical altercations or the level of care changes.


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Location: Single Apartments Woodward Street Allentown, PA

County: Lehigh

Type of residence: Supported Living Transitional


Setting: Urban









Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Adults with severe and persistent mental illness over 18 years of age in need of supported housing.



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Location: 513 Lehigh StreetAllentown, PA 18103

County: Lehigh

Type of residence: PCBH


Setting: Urban

Accessibility: Steps/Elevator


Level of Independence: To be determined upon assessment





Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Shopping Restaurants Clubhouses Drop-in Centers Library

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Current MA-51 requiring PCH level of care. All other criteria determined upon assessment


Ejection/Rejection Policy: Non-compliance with PCH agreement and House Rules


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Location: Friedens Road Slatington, PA

County: Lehigh

Type of residence: Long-term All-inclusive

Number of Residents: 6

Setting: Rural

Accessibility: 1st Floor

Pets Permitted: No personal pets; however, we have a house cat!

Amount of Supervision: 24-Hour - 7 days/week



Level of Independence: It is Hope Spring’s mission to assist individuals to attain and maintain success and satisfaction with their quality of life in the community and to reduce or eliminate the need for psychiatric hospitalization. Hope Springs’ philosophy, which is firmly rooted in principles of Mental Health Recovery, is based on the belief that consumers have: the ability to control their psychiatric symptoms with appropriate therapeutic and medical support, the ability to live in residential settings that are normalizing and non-stigmatizing and the potential to engage in useful and produce work activity. Hope Springs provides a high level of supervision and most activities are conducted in a group with staff present.

Transportation: Staff transports residents to appointments, work and recreational activities

Accessibility to: (see above)

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Hope Springs is designed to serve persons with serious and persistent mental illness with histories of institutionalization. Candidates are referred by Lehigh County MH/MR/D&A office in conjunction with Allentown State Hospital, or other agencies, which are providing supportive services for that specific consumer such as community treatment teams or ICM services. Candidates are interviewed by representatives from Lehigh County MH/MR/D&A and Hope Springs to determine appropriateness. Primary criteria for admission include whether the consumer can maintain adequate self-control to

avoid danger to other residents, is capable of self-preservation in case of an emergency and the consumer’s desire to live in the group home setting.

Ejection/Rejection Policy: Hope Springs embraces a “no reject, no eject” policy to the greatest extent possible and is designed to provide permanent housing for as long as the persons served wishes to remain in the home. In the event that an individual is able and wishes to move, staff will assist in

linking him or her with necessary services in the person’s community of choice. The county CHIPP Coordinator will be involved in that process.


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Location: 1437 Gordon StreetAllentown PA 18102

County: Lehigh

Description of Programs: The Clubhouse of Lehigh County offers psychosocial rehabilitation services that provide hope and healing for men and women recovering from mental illness. It is a place where adults come together to meet friends, gain support and learn valuable job skills.

At the Clubhouse, we focus on developing the strength of our members and helping them journey from isolation and dependence to self-reliance and productivity, building confidence along the way.

Membership is open to any Lehigh County resident who is18 or older and has a history of mental illness. Membership is free and is good for life and attendance and participation are completely voluntary. There is no traditional therapy session or medication distribution. Instead, the work of the house is the rehabilitation. As members contribute meaningful work to the house, they build confidence and a sense of purpose.

The work-ordered day is the core of the Clubhouse program. It is carried out by three work units, which are responsible for the day-to-day running of the house. Within the unit, members build relationships while organizing and performing the work of the day.

Members of the Clubhouse of Lehigh County have opportunities for growth beyond their daily tasks. -Policies, direction and operation of the house -Computer-based self-tutorials -Wellness and recycling initiatives -Member-Run lending library -Social programs outside the work-ordered day

Members can also work toward their personal and vocational goals. With Clubhouse support, they can study for their GED, enter or return to college, receive career guidance and participate in transitional employment positions.

CLUBHOUSE GUARANTEES • A guaranteed right to a place to gather and work • A guaranteed right to meaningful work • A guaranteed right to meaningful relationships • A guaranteed right to a place to belong

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Location: 2230 Arlene DriveEffort PA 18330

County: Monroe

Type of residence: CRR (4)


Pets Permitted: yes with permission

Setting: Rural


Level of Independence: Moderate

Amount of Supervision: 24-Hour (current status)

Transportation: Parking Public Transportation

Bedroom Accommodations: Shared with 1 or 2

Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Clubhouses Pharmacy Drop-in Centers Shopping Peer Supports Laundromat Library Restaurants Outpatient Program

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): This is a 2-year transitional program. Consumers must be 18 or older and will be expected, with assistance if needed, to perform household chores, laundry, menu planning, budgeting and grocery shopping. They must also attend a therapeutic program, volunteer work or paid work from 9-3pm Monday through Friday. Attendance at a12-step community group like AA or NA participation is required if warranted. Must be able to ambulate and self preserve with verbal prompts in under 2.5 minutes.


Ejection/Rejection Policy: This is a voluntary program based on the recovery model. Consumers are expected to develop and follow their individual treatment agreements as well as the general house rules; failure to do so will result in review of the issue and a strategy for resolving the issue. Repeated violations will result in review for eviction.

Funding: • Carbon/Monroe/Pike MH/MR • Rent is 72% of your income; this covers your shared room, meals and general

toiletries. Assistance with transportation is provided.


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Location: 9 Bluebird Drive Stroudsburg, PA

County: Monroe

Type of residence: Enhanced CRR


Setting: Urban

Accessibility: 1st Floor, Steps




Level of Independence: This home is staffed 24 hours a day; however, it does allow for the residents to be left home for short periods of time without staff present. It is designed to teach the residents independent living skills necessary to pursue independent living.



Accessibility to: Clubhouses Drop-in Centers Shopping Peer Supports Restaurants

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Residents must be a CHIPPS C/M/P MH/MR consumer and must be self-preserving.

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Location: 119 Mt. Pocono BlvdMt. Pocono, PA 18344

County: Monroe

Type of residence: CRR


Setting: Rural

Accessibility: 1st Floor, steps

Pets Permitted: Yes with permission






Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): This is a 2-year transitional program. Consumers must be 18 or older and will be expected, with assistance if needed, to do household chores, laundry, menu planning, budget and grocery shopping. They will also attend a therapeutic program, volunteer work, or paid work 9-3pm Monday through Friday. Attendance at a 12-step community program like AA/NA is required if warranted. Must be able to ambulate and self preserve with verbal prompts under 2.5 minutes.


Ejection/Rejection Policy: This is a voluntary program based on the recovery model. Consumers are expected to follow individual treatment agreements as well as the general residence rules. Failure to do so will result in review of the issue and a strategy for resolving the issue. Repeated violations will result in review for eviction.

Funding: • Carbon/Monroe/Pike MH/MR • Rent is 72% of income; this covers your shared room, meals and general toiletries.

Assistance with transportation is provided.


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Location: RR 13, Box 9223Stroudsburg, PA 18360

County: Monroe

Type of residence: CRR


Setting: Rural


Pets Permitted: Yes with permission






Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): This is a 2-year transitional program. Consumers must be 18 or older and will be expected, with assistance if needed, to do household chores, laundry, menu planning, budget and grocery shopping. They will also attend a therapeutic program, volunteer work, or paid work 9-3pm Monday through Friday. Attendance at a 12-step community program like AA/NA is required if warranted. Must be able to ambulate and self preserve with verbal prompts under 2.5 minutes.


Ejection/Rejection Policy: This is a voluntary program based on the recovery model. Consumers are expected to follow individual treatment agreements as well as the general residence rules. Failure to do so will result in review of the issue and a strategy for resolving the issue. Repeated violations will result in review for eviction.

Funding: • Carbon/Monroe/Pike MH/MR • Rent is 72% of income; this covers your shared room, meals and general toiletries.

Assistance with transportation is provided.


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Location: 5 Elm Street Stroudsburg, PA

County: Monroe

Type of residence: Enhanced PCBH Transitional


Setting: Urban



Level of Independence: This program is a personal care home and as such, allows for staff assistance (when necessary) in assisting residents with daily hygiene tasks. The staff provides all of the daily living chores which allows for the resident to focus on their mental

health/medical needs, as well as, goals for independence.





Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Pharmacy Shopping Laundromat Restaurants Clubhouses Drop-in Centers Peer Supports Library

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Candidates must be a CHIPPS Carbon/Monroe/Pike MH/MR consumer.

Funding:



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Location: 1020 Cherry Lane RdEast Stroudsburg, PA

County: Monroe



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Location: 1090 Long Lane BlvdStroudsburg, PA

County: Monroe

Type of residence: Independent Apartments


Setting: Urban



Level of Independence: N/A






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Location: 702 Main Street Bethlehem, PA 18102

County: Northampton



Setting: Urban







Bedroom Accommodations: Private Rooms or Shared with 1 or 2






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Location: 713 Center Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

County: Northampton

Type of residence: CRR, Transitional (Specializing in D/A)


Setting: Urban





Bedroom Accommodations: Private Rooms or Shared with 1 or 2







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Location: Young Adult Program 704-706 Weil Street Bethlehem, PA 18105

County: Bi-County Program

Type of residence: CRR, Transitional, Young Adult


Setting: Urban













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Location: Apartments 123 North 13th Street Easton, PA 18042

County: Northampton

Type of residence: Supported Living, Permanent


Setting: Urban








Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Pharmacy Shopping Laundromat Restaurants Clubhouses Library Banks Drop-in Centers Bus Stops Community Events

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Adults with severe and persistent Mental Illness over 18 years of age in need of supported

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Location: 2025 Stefko Boulevard Bethlehem, PA 18017

County: Northampton



Setting: Urban


Pets Permitted: Yes

Level of Independence: Semi-independent due to no overnight staffing





Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Pharmacy Shopping Laundromat Restaurants Clubhouses

Drop-in Centers Peer Supports Library

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Cooking, cleaning, laundry, grocery shopping and some type of outside activity such as clubhouse, drop-in center, work or volunteer work. All apartments have steps.


Ejection/Rejection Policy: Smoking indoors, non-compliance to treatment, any physical confrontation. Must be able to be independent of overnight supervision or the level of care changes.


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Location: Single Apartments New Street Bethlehem, PA 18018

County: Northampton

Type of residence: Supported Living, Transitional

Number of Residents: 2 – 5

Setting: Urban








Accessibility to: Church/Place of Worship Pharmacy Drop-in Centers Laundromat Restaurants Clubhouses Shopping Bus Stops Peer Support Banks Community Events Library

Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Adults with severe and persistent mental illness over 18 years of age in need of supported

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Location: 1028-1030 Butler StEaston, PA 18042

County: Northampton



Setting: Urban


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Location: 3606 Hecktown Road Bethlehem, PA 18020

County: Northampton

Type of residence: Short-term psychiatric residence


Setting: Urban



Amount of Supervision: 24-Hour

Bedroom Accommodations: Private Rooms or 1 Double Room

Level of Independence: Hope House provides voluntary support and supervision for up to 8 adult residents who are in crisis due to mental illness. Hope House embraces principles of Mental Health Recovery. Its philosophy is based on the belief that consumers have the ability to control their psychiatric symptoms with appropriate therapeutic and medical support. Hope House utilizes a caring supportive milieu, which allows people to stabilize in a safe setting, while retaining personal control of their lives.

Hope House is designated as a group home and consumers participate in normal activities of daily living such as meal planning and preparation, laundry, housecleaning, recreational activities and mutual support. Consumers receive 24-hours crisis support/intervention, comfortable accommodations (6-single rooms and 1 double), respectful experienced staff, individual and group therapy, psychiatric treatment, medical assessment, case management, linkage to services in the community, family and couple counseling when indicated, psycho-education, recreational activities and art therapy.

Transportation:Public Transportation

Accessibility to: Hope House residents are in crisis and consequently are expected to remain in the supervised setting that is provided.


Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Hope House provides services to Northampton adults in psychiatric crisis who have no insurance coverage. Additionally, Hope House has a contract with Magellan to serve its Northampton and Lehigh County members. Average length of stay is about 5.5 days. We do not accept walk-ins. Referrals are accepted around the clock. If you would like to be considered for this location when you are discharged

from ASH, please notify your unit social worker.

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Location: Almond Road Walnutport, PA

County: Northampton

Type of residence: Long-term, All-inclusive

Number of Residents: 6 (might go up to 8)

Setting: Rural


Pets Permitted: No personal pets; however, we have a house cat!

Amount of Supervision: 24-Hour-7 days/week


Level of Independence: It is Hope Spring’s mission to assist individuals to attain and maintain success and satisfaction with their quality of life in the community and to reduce or eliminate the need for psychiatric hospitalization. Hope Springs’ philosophy, which is firmly rooted in principles of Mental Health Recovery, is based

on the belief that consumers have: the ability to control their psychiatric symptoms with appropriate therapeutic and medical support, the ability to live in residential settings that are normalizing and non-stigmatizing and the potential to engage in useful and produce work activity. Hope Springs provides a high level of supervision and most activities are conducted in a group with staff present.

Transportation: Staff transports residents to appointments, work and recreational activities


Criteria needed/expected to be considered or accepted (skills level, etc): Hope Springs is designed to serve persons with serious and persistent mental illness with histories of institutionalization. Candidates are referred by Northampton County MH/MR/D&A office in conjunction with Allentown State Hospital, or other agencies, which are providing supportive services for that

specific consumer such as community treatment teams or ICM services. Candidates are interviewed by representatives from Northampton County MH/MR/D&A and Hope Springs to determine appropriateness. Primary criteria for admission include whether the consumer can maintain adequate self-control to avoid danger to other residents, is capable of self-preservation in case of an emergency and the consumer’s desire to live in the group home setting.

Ejection/Rejection Policy: Hope Springs embraces a “no reject, no eject” policy to the greatest extent possible and is designed to provide permanent housing for as long as the persons served wishes to remain in the home. In the event that an individual is able and wishes to move, staff will assist in

linking him or her with necessary services in the person’s community of choice. The county CHIPP Coordinator will be involved in that process.


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Location: Unity HouseClubhouses 119 W. 4th St, Bethlehem Twin Rivers 60 N. 4th St, Easton

County: Northampton

Unity House Twin Rivers

Description of Programs: Unity House and Twin Rivers offer vocational psychosocial rehabilitation services to adults with mental illness diagnoses which features a planned clubhouse community of members and staff working together on a daily bases to provide and received services such as meals, companionship, skills, training, supported education and work opportunities.

The clubhouse enables its members to return to paid work through Transitional Employment, Supported Employment and Independent Employment. It assists members to further their vocational and educational goals by helping them take advantage of adult education opportunities in the community, in addition to in-house educational support programs that greatly utilize the teaching and tutoring skills of our members.

Member participation is entirely voluntary. There are no agreements, contracts, schedules or rules intended to enforce participation of members. Each person chooses the way he/she wants to utilize the clubhouse.

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Documents

Lehigh Valley Service Area Provider Resource Guide · Lehigh Valley Service Area Provider Resource Guide Hospital-to-Community Living Opportunities Published August 2009 . Index