Saint Vincent Behavioral Services

232 West 25th street Erie, PA 16544
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Saint Vincent Health Center - Behavioral Health PA 16544

About Saint Vincent Behavioral Services

Saint Vincent Health Center–Behavioral Health provides inpatient psychiatric and dual diagnosis care for adults in Erie, Pennsylvania. They offer specialized programming for seniors, young adults, persons with hearing impairments, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness. Their primary treatment modalities include trauma informed, CBT based individual, group, and family therapy.

Saint Vincent Health Center–Behavioral Health, in Erie, Pennsylvania, is an addiction recovery and mental health care center for adults. They specialize in intensive inpatient care, with dedicated programming for seniors, young adults, persons with hearing impairments, and persons with co-occurring addiction and mental illness.

The inpatient program allows clients to focus on their recovery in a highly structured and supportive environment. Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, personalized care planning, and comprehensive case management. They also engage in intensive, trauma informed, CBT based psychotherapy, including individual, group, and family counseling. Evidence based complementary therapies, including experiential and recreational therapies, are available.

Saint Vincent Health Center–Behavioral Health promotes clients’ long term recovery through wraparound care, including robust aftercare planning. Transitional support for clients exiting inpatient care and entering sober living housing or outpatient treatment is included. Additional services, such as medical, mental health, and social service program referrals, are available.

Saint Vincent Health Center–Behavioral Health accepts private insurance, military insurance, Medicaid, Medicare, and self pay. Financial aid is available.

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Other Forms of Payment

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient rehabs specialize in providing comprehensive care for clients who choose to remain in their homes and communities during treatment. Their services may include transitional support for clients stepping down from intensive inpatient programming. Ambulatory medical detox may be provided for clients at low risk for withdrawal complications. Many programs include evening, night, and weekend services to accommodate clients who are working professionals or caregivers. Addiction counseling and life skills training are common treatment modalities.
inpatient iconInpatient
Inpatient rehab provides clients with an opportunity to focus solely on their sobriety away from the stressors of the home and workplace. Clients receive housing, food, and intensive clinical supervision. They also typically engage in multiple addiction counseling sessions each week, including daily individual, group, and/or family sessions. Most programs also prioritize recovery-focused life skills training, including courses in relapse prevention. Many facilities offer evidence-based holistic therapies, such as yoga and meditation.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Clients receiving services from a rehab aftercare program are usually stable and in the maintenance phase of recovery, having completed detox and/or intensive inpatient treatment. Rehab aftercare services can vary widely based on clients' individual and evolving needs, but often include peer coaching, relapse prevention support, 12 step program induction, and medical, mental health, and social service referrals. Individual care plans are typically developed by the client in partnership with their case manager and care team.
12-step icon12-Step
12 step programs prioritize the recovery journey as a life-long process based on personal spiritual growth and ongoing peer support. Regular attendance at 12 step meetings, which are held multiple times each day in most communities, is expected. Participants also receive one-on-one mentoring by a self-selected peer sponsor. The 12 steps are designed to encourage participants' self-compassion, awareness, acceptance, and accountability. Dedicated programs for specialized groups, including seniors, teens, and families, are common.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
Intervention services bring extensive experience to the planning and conducting of drug interventions in Pennsylvania. These experts can facilitate interventions in a sensitive manner that encourages positive outcomes. The goal of the intervention is to educate the individual about addiction and the consequences of their substance use and encourage them to get the treatment they need. Interventions can be effective with all types of drugs and alcohol addiction.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
With a partial hospitalization program (PHP), you can participate in intensive rehabilitation treatment with the ability to return home at the end of the day. For a weekly minimum of 20 hours, a partial hospitalization program can take place up to 5 days a week for an average of 90 days. During PHP treatment, you can receive relapse prevention strategies, medication management, individual and group therapy, and other behavioral therapy interventions.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox
A medical detox is the safest way to wean your body off drugs and/or alcohol in an inpatient setting. When detoxing from addictive substances, the physical and psychological side effects of withdrawal can cause mood swings, anxiety, nausea, or flu-like symptoms. In medically assisted detox, a team of medical professionals are on hand 24/7 to help alleviate potential withdrawal symptoms, administer medications to alleviate withdrawal symptoms, and ultimately keep you safe and comfortable throughout this process.

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.
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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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Military Program
Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

Personalized therapy sessions in Pennsylvania typically include a safe and nonjudgmental setting in which you can express your deepest emotions and feelings and explore the factors that have contributed to addiction. Therapists tailor the sessions to help you develop healthier thought patterns and behaviors, which improve your self control and build a foundation for your long term sobriety.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Amenities

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  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms

Staff

Christopher Clark, DO

President, Saint Vincent Hospital

Stephen R Hribar, MD

Chief Medical Officer, Saint Vincent Hospital

Karen Surkala

Chief Operating Officer, Saint Vincent Hospital

Daniel Muccio, MD

Chief Medical Officer, Saint Vincent Hospital

Contact Information

Phone icon (814) 452-5530
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232 West 25th street
Erie PA, 16544

Fact checked and written by:
Terri Beth Miller, PhD
Edited by:
Quentin Blount

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When I got there they attended me quickly, they gave me a room, and make sure to run the necessary tests to determined the proper way to help me. They all were friendly and understanding about how I was feeling and did their best to help me.

Reviewed on 11/7/2018
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Allison Denison
3 weeks ago
1

I would like to start by saying this was the worst experience I've ever had in healthcare. I live in Southern Kentucky but was visiting family for Christmas in Northern New York. We left NY around noon on the 29th and as soon as we left I started having pain. I believed it was a kidney stone but was unsure because of the location. I was afraid it could have also been apendicitis. We drove over 6 hours and I couldn't take it anymore. We got a hotel room and then decided we needed to go to the ER. We got to Saint Vincent's ER at 7:30. I sat for about a half an hour and got called to triage. My blood pressure was 185 +/- over 90 +/- (I do not remember the exact numbers.) I was asked my pain level and probably should have said 10 instead of 7 but I know there were people feeling worse than me and I tend to be modest. I sat down again for quite a while. Finally got called again and had my blood drawn and an IV left in. I was put back in the first waiting area. I wasn't there long and was called again to be put into ANOTHER waiting area where everyone that was in the first waiting area were not seated. I was called to give my insurance info. Sat back down. It was over 5 hours before I was called to have a doctor see me and then it took another 10-20 minutes after that to be given pain meds of which I was given Toradol, Prednisone and Benadryl (for my CT scan because I'm allergic to the contrast dye.) Got put back in the waiting area and sat and sat. There was an elderly gentleman in a wheelchair trying to get into the bathroom but did not have enough strength to get over the lip and into the bathroom. NUMEROUS STAFF MEMBERS AND NURSES WALKED BY HIM AND DID NOT EVEN BLINK AN EYE HIS WAY! I helped him into the bathroom and then went to the counter to let someone know that he was going to need assistance. He had a big blanket on his lap and went by another gentlemen asking if he could take if for him. The person that took the blanket for him asked the desk where to put it. Instead of taking it for him they pointed where it should go. I FINALLY received my CT scan after who knows how long I waited and got put back in the waiting room. Then I got moved into a patient room around 3:00 in the morning. I was left in there with people coming in to tell me it's all imagings fault and they can't do anything about it. I was in the hospital for 9.5 hours to be told I have a kidney stone which I had ALREADY TOLD EVERYONE I SPOKE WITH!!!! I know I'm not a doctor and can't make the determination but I told everyone I had one before and was told more were in my kidneys and this was probably what is was. Why could this not have been sped up. Your poor nurses, doctors and staff are run ragged. They are miserable. They treat people poorly because they are being treated poorly and getting yelled at by people for how long things are taking. You have so many empty patient rooms in this hospital. How could this happen? I know I should have left but each time I'd be called I would think it was finally ending. You should be ashamed of yourselves. Absolutely horrible situation to be in pain, not get any pain medicine, and sit in a waiting room in an ER for over 6 hours before finally being transferred to a private patient room.

Reshema Sedziak
4 weeks ago
1

I came the er today I was feeling dizzy and nauseous and feeling fatigue and blurry vision also my left leg was bothering me in pain they didn't give me some medicine and discharge I still feel that way now I might have diabetes I feel like I was going to passed out and the female doctor did nothing I hate this some much I really wanted to go to UPMC Hamot or LECOM Hospital instead these young doctors don't know what are they doing at all

jarod musser
1 month ago
4

Staff was kind and personable. Longer wait for amount of patients. Great staff all around for our ER visit for stitches

Kenny Sharp
1 month ago
1

Worst er in have ever been too DO NOT WASTE YOUR TIME trust me

Barry Schneider
1 month ago
1

Phoning AHN for a simple issue can be incredibly frustrating and time consuming. Staff person was excellent. This is clearly a management issue. Simply, they found a clever way to make, what was in the past a one minute cancellation and reschedule into 15 minutes, with no resolution.

Chelle Tamara
1 month ago
1

Labor and delivery is trash. Second time here and nothing positive to really say. Got accused of doing drugs and treated like a drug addict. The baby doctor said you don t have any recollection of doing benzos? Like I wouldn t remember doing drugs. before they realized it was my sike meds that they obgyn gave me and they called ocy on me because of that. Left me after birth directly after birth for 3 hours alone I couldn t pee or change or clean up they didn t even know I was walking around in a circle cause they was so busy doing whatever. Man handled my baby twice. I didn t receive any help with walking or nothing or cleaning etc had to just figure it out couldn t shower for nearly 12 hrs and no one said why we had to chase the nurse around for stuff for our baby once she came out. We barely had enough diapers wipes and formula. Our car seat check never happened which is crazy my other child was like that too. Quick to give us discharge papers but not answer questions or dive diapers. This place is trash the doctor who did my birth love him. Dr wise not so much and the nurses ARE 100% TRASH AND SHOULD NOT WORK ON LABOR AND DELIVERY. and I can t wait to never have kids again cause this is crazy traumatic for a new mom or any mom/dad and baby in general. Get it together

Belle Bittinger
1 month ago
5

Just delivered my daughter there November 5th and I have to say all of the staff I met was FANTASTIC! Just would like to give a shout out to nurses Alyssa, Ashley and Lauren. They were all such a big help with information from breast feeding, post partum care and everything in between. They were all so friendly and willing to help with whatever my husband or I needed. I appreciate the patience and kindness, especially Alyssa who cheered me on about breastfeeding and told me how good of a job I was doing. Absolutely wonderful staff

Renee Wick
2 months ago
5

Krista Rheal
2 months ago
5

I had to make an unexpected trip to the ER and I'm glad I did. The ER staff at St. Vincent's was wonderful (especially Kayla); and when I got transferred to my room, the wonderful nurses/CNAs/staff members of the 6th floor were amazing! They took very good care of me and I will be forever grateful.

Teresa Person
2 months ago
5

anna kruza
2 months ago
1

Waited 3 1/2 and still waiting....while waiting,watched 5 people come the street check in go in the back and check out and I'm still sitting .....during all this ,a nurse 5 people for open bed but those people left....but instead of calling 5 other people since there are beds open,that nurse just disappeared and here I still sit......? If u come out for 5 patients and they ain't here ,y not call 5 other....horrible...I will never come back here...learn something from hamster

Reshema Sedziak
3 months ago
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I just went the ER just now and they give me some pain medicine for my lower back pain down towards my right leg pain I been having pain ever since August 2024 I was in extreme pain I have difficulty walking and standing and sitting they did MRI they didn't nothing about it they send me home extremely in pain I give it thumbs

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