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Stairways Behavioral Health - Assertive Community Treatment

2185 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505

On public transportation route.

Eligibility

Eligibility is determined by the managed care organization (MCO) and the following factors are considered: 18+ years old, Erie County resident, diagnosed with a serious mental illness (e.g. schizophrenia or bipolar disorder); three or more psychiatric hospitalizations in the last year or five face-to-face encounters with emergency services in the last year; inability to participate in or remain engaged with traditional community-based services; other criteria such as a pattern of homelessness, coexisting substance use disorder, lack of a support system.

Hours

Program hours: Monday through Sunday, 8:00am to 9:00pm Administrative hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:00pm
https://www.stairwaysbh.org/adult-treatment-programs

Application process

A referral form must be completed and submitted to the managed care organization or Erie County Care Management. Eligibility is based on past treatment services. Client's current service provider, such as outpatient psychiatrist, case manager, or other professional support, will have access to the required form and can complete it with client or on their behalf.

Fees

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Service area

Erie, PA

Description

Provides a recovery-oriented service for persons with serious mental illness who have typically not benefited from more traditional outpatient services. Health professionals help clients to stabilize and educate about medication; to support and strengthen interpersonal relationships; to find and maintain meaningful employment; and to develop day-to-day skills such as money management, housekeeping, grocery shopping, meal preparation, laundry, using public transportation, and utilizing community-based services such as dentists and PCP's.

Providing organization

Stairways Behavioral Health

Provides comprehensive mental health services to individuals in Erie County.