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Foundations Behavioral Health

Closed: Doylestown, Pennsylvania
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About Foundations Behavioral Health

Foundations Behavioral Health, located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including co-occurring mental health disorders. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, residential care providing long term support for addiction recovery, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment.

Specialty rehab programs at Foundations Behavioral Health include tailored care focusing on women’s specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Latest Reviews

Mason Asaro
2 months ago on Google
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Been here twice. Came out near catatonic because of the sedatives they put me on to shut me up when complaining about how wretched this place was. One staff member in particular was verbally abusive to the point of getting a special needs kid to join in on the insults. I mean no hyperbole when I say this place is a fate worse than death.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, Mason. Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.fbh.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
tara fishon
2 months ago on Google
1
Over medicated my child very quick to medicate with high doses they lost his clothes and my son came home with bruises that nobody could explain
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello, Tara. We appreciate your feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit http://www.fbh.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.
Amanda P
3 months ago on Google
5
My stepson was recently at Foundations and I couldn't speak more highly of my family's experience. He started on Magnolia and was eventually transferred to Willow (for a few random reasons). The therapists, nurses, and techs on *both* units were AMAZING!!! The staff on Willow were more incredible than I could ever imagine. They treated him like family and made sure his needs, as well as ours, were always met. His treatment was made with his individual needs and goals in mind. staff kept us updated about everything that went on with him.Treatment takes time (especially with autistic kids) and my kiddo has a lot of work left to do......but when he left Foundations I truly felt like he was SAFE and on teh right path to a better future and better quality of life. I appreciate Foundations and all of their hard work. He may need to come back for a tune-up (lol) but that's to be expected haha! Thanks, Foundations!
Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Amanda. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/FoundationsBH. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
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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.

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

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Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
Because the severity of withdrawal symptoms can fluctuate, constant monitoring under 24-hour clinical care in Pennsylvania is recommended for early recovery. As you undergo detox, medical staff will supervise your health and ensure severe symptoms do not develop or threaten your life. Professional counselors will also be available to treat mental and emotional health needs.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

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.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

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.

The goal of nutrition therapy is to help you understand how your diet affects your overall health. It teaches you healthy eating habits, which speed up your recovery and give you the nutrients you need for long term physical and mental health.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Two nicotine replacement therapy medicines have been approved by the FDA. Bupropion decreases cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Varenicline reduces the urge to smoke and the enjoyment you get from cigarettes. Nonprescription therapies include gum, patches, and lozenges.

Staff

Amy Smith

CEO

Dr John Abulu

Chief Medical Officer

Dr. Erin Perry

Chief Clinical Officer

Sheba Farvardin, LCSW

Director of Admissions

Frank McNally

CFO

Jon Lyford

Director of Business Development

Paul Cavanaugh

Director of HR

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Reviews of Foundations Behavioral Health

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2.7 (100 reviews)
Jessica Guarino
2 weeks ago
1

Please read this before you allow this facility to admit your child. I regret not doing more research ahead of time, but we were in crisis. I hope this helps even one family avoid the experience we went through. This place is not a therapeutic environment - it is a behavioral health facility in name only. In practice, it operates more like a juvenile detention center. During my son’s stay, he was surrounded by constant screaming, chaos, and violence. There was no meaningful therapeutic support or school, and basic care was shockingly neglected. There is not enough staff to handle behaviorally challenged children with autism. I was called twice in 24 hours because my son was “attacked” (their word) by other patients and I was only offered that they would do their best to protect him in the future but could not promise it wouldn’t happen again. If your child requires assistance with hygiene, it will not be provided, no matter what you’re told. Children who cannot independently wipe or wash themselves will simply go uncleaned. My son was not bathed for his first four days there. He literally had feces crumbling off of his butt onto the floor, not just once, but every single time I visited, which was very frequently during his short stay. My barefoot son was stepping in this, and staff were unphased. Oral hygiene is practically nonexistent. If your child is non-verbal, their communication device will be confiscated, and they will be left with generic photo boards on a wall - useless if your child isn’t trained to use them. Children are stripped of their dignity along with their belongings. They are not allowed their own clothing, socks, shoes, or even underwear. Instead, they are given ill-fitting, rough garments with scratchy iron-on labels. The disposable underwear is see-through and paper-thin, providing no comfort or privacy. When I asked if showers are disinfected between uses, I was told no, and they are not permitted shower shoes. Their nails are not clipped, their feet are filthy, and the floors and are visibly unclean. If your child is a teenager or young adult, he will not be shaved, and will be left to grow a scratchy beard for the duration of their stay. The mattresses are little more than plastic mats, as I personally saw one being dragged into a building. When we visited, my son had mysterious bruises, and when he left, he had the worst scabby bruise on his forehead that I’ve ever seen on him, from self-injury. The visiting room was small and dirty, and we were monitored via surveillance camera the entire time. Cell phones are banned from the units, not for privacy, but clearly to prevent photographic evidence of the conditions inside. I do not believe that any behavioral intervention or therapy or school took place. Every one of our scheduled zoom sessions was cancelled last minute, after I’d planned my day around each one. The so-called “patient advocate” is not your advocate. She is a paid employee of the facility, whose job appears to be limiting liability, not supporting families or protecting children. The facility will bill insurance five figures per week for this “care.” I strongly urge you to search online for the many lawsuits filed against this facility - something I wish I had not done after-the-fact. If you’re considering this place for your child, please picture them living in these conditions, and then research legal actions filed against them, such as the ones below. The handful of documented cases below and regulatory findings suggest a pattern of neglect, abuse, and systemic failure. The facility has been implicated in multiple incidents involving harm to vulnerable individuals, raising significant concerns about its practices and oversight. 1. Kevin C. v. Foundations Behavioral Health (Civil Action 20-6431) 2. Vellafane v. Foundations Behavioral Health (Civil Action No. 03-1019) 3. Joel Nunez v. UHS of Doylestown, LLC (2024) 4. Universal Health Services (UHS) Settlement of $122 million 5. Regulatory and Inspection Findings - The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thanks for taking the time to share this review. Could you please visit http://www.fbh.com/contact-us/ and provide your contact information so we may be in touch with you personally? Thank you in advance for your time.
Erin Slebodnick
2 weeks ago
1

I wish Foundations would give my son the care he deserves and treatment we so desperately need. We are a family in crisis and I see reviews for children “admitted there for aggressive and explosive behaviors” yet they DENIED placement for my son several times. After pulling at my heart strings, cancelling beds twice for us, then telling me to take him to the ER so he could be directly admitted from the ER, we went to both Lenape Valley Crisis through Doylestown Hospital and CHOP. Both recommended Foundations since they are the ONLY facility to offer services for Autism. What is a family to do and where do we turn when we desperately need help and they deny our child several times. Is it because he is Deaf? Do we contact the ADA? It is truly disheartening and I am disappointed beyond belief after being recommended to go here and wanting my son to be here for safety and care but finding out he is being discriminated against.

Susan A
1 month ago
4

My son was at Foundations Behavioral Health for close to two years and had a positive experience! He has severe autism and responded well to the structure and routine.. The program prepared him well for Adult Services. We especially enjoyed working with his Lead Therapist, Joe M., and appreciated the weekly zoom calls to discuss his progress.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for sharing this. Joe M. and the team appreciate your feedback and are pleased the weekly Zoom calls were helpful!
Jason Moran
1 month ago
2

My son is currently being treated at the facility and he has not had the best experience at all. He was choked his very first day during intake, later got hit by another patient while they were playing basketball because they thought he was another patient there, then again while on the phone with his mother. He has complained to us about another patient coming into his room when they're supposed to be sleeping and when we brought it to the staff management's attention, they claimed they didn't see anything on camera so he's lying about it. Our son doesn't have the ability to lie about things like that and he's also given a pretty clear description of the staff member he's gone to and had remove the patient from his room. We sent our son there to get help and so far, we feel it was a mistake and has done more bad than good. The ONLY reason I'm giving this facility two stars is because his therapist, Katerina, has been absolutely amazing with him and with us. Do better.

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Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. We would appreciate the opportunity to work with you directly regarding your review. Could you please visit http://www.fbh.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? Thank you.
Larissa
1 month ago
4

Thank you for always being kind. Appreciated the way you interacted with my child.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
We are delighted to see this review. Thank you for the kind comments! Have a wonderful day.
L J
1 month ago
1

0 stars if possible This place is awful. You spend hours filling out the admission paperwork all for them to not pay attention to it. Doctors and nursing who state they were not aware of a kids allergies but they were informed, it was on the admission paperwork along with referral paperwork from the hospital. My child was assulted and no one informed me. my child did and they never provided medical treatment. Had signs of a concussion and no neurological check was completed. Glasses were broken after being assaulted a 2nd time and again they failed to report it or get them fixed. Staff are very negligent and the kids are not being monitored. The staff are not watching what is going on. They put my child at risk and caused multiple allergic reactions due to not reviewing the chart and ordered things they could not take.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Thank you for bringing your concerns to our attention. We'd like to follow up with you directly so that we can further address them. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.fbh.com/contact-us/. We hope to hear from you soon.
Casey Trombley
2 months ago
5

My son has been inpatient at Foundations twice. They are very thorough and have helped him so much both times, much more than any other inpatient facility has before.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Hi, Casey. We are so glad to hear this! Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you are doing well. Take care!
Mason Asaro
2 months ago
1

Been here twice. Came out near catatonic because of the sedatives they put me on to shut me up when complaining about how wretched this place was. One staff member in particular was verbally abusive to the point of getting a special needs kid to join in on the insults. I mean no hyperbole when I say this place is a fate worse than death.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Hi, Mason. Thank you for sharing your concerns with us. We'd appreciate the opportunity to discuss them with you in more detail directly. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.fbh.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
tara fishon
2 months ago
1

Over medicated my child very quick to medicate with high doses they lost his clothes and my son came home with bruises that nobody could explain

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Hello, Tara. We appreciate your feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit http://www.fbh.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.
Amanda P
3 months ago
5

My stepson was recently at Foundations and I couldn't speak more highly of my family's experience. He started on Magnolia and was eventually transferred to Willow (for a few random reasons). The therapists, nurses, and techs on *both* units were AMAZING!!! The staff on Willow were more incredible than I could ever imagine. They treated him like family and made sure his needs, as well as ours, were always met. His treatment was made with his individual needs and goals in mind. staff kept us updated about everything that went on with him. Treatment takes time (especially with autistic kids) and my kiddo has a lot of work left to do......but when he left Foundations I truly felt like he was SAFE and on teh right path to a better future and better quality of life. I appreciate Foundations and all of their hard work. He may need to come back for a tune-up (lol) but that's to be expected haha! Thanks, Foundations!

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Hi, Amanda. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We’re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/FoundationsBH. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
J P
3 months ago
5

My 15 year old son was admitted there for aggressive and explosive behaviors. He was sent there because I, as his primary care giver, could not handle him at home due to his physical strength that exceeded my capacity. We were in pretty dangerous situations multiple times and I was utterly desperate. That being said, I did not expect a perfect environment for him there because there is no such place. I set my expectations reasonably about what would be going on there. There were some issues that concerned me while he was there, but I was able to contact the therapists for my son pretty easily and they were trying to address the concerns. My son had two therapists during his stay because they moved him to another building at some point, and both of them were great and treated my son kindly. Initially the medication change did not work for my son and made his symptoms worse, but they were able to change and add new medications to get his condition more stabilized. The people's jobs to take care of the kids there are not easy, and I approached them with respect and thankfulness because I believed they did what they could do to take care of my son there. I saw many complaints about this place in bad reviews, but if people set their expectations reasonably and work with the facility team with respectful and thankful attitude, they will see that the facility is doing what they can do to help the kids and the families. It is not a five star hotel, so if anyone expects that kind of service there, they will be disappointed and will have many things to complain about. But for me, the bottom line is that my son was there safely, and they were trying to accommodate his needs while he was there. My son's condition still is not completely stabilized because they did not have time to finish titration of his medications, which we will have to work with an outpatient psychiatrist. But, he came back home in a better condition than when he went there. So I am willing to give them a 5 star review because I believe this place is helping many families.

Response from the ownerInvalid relative date format:
Hi, J P. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us! Kind words such as these are held very dear to our hearts, so we will be sure to pass your comments along. We hope you and your son are doing well, and thank you again!
Caden Powell
3 months ago
1

Response from the owner3 months ago
Hello, Caden. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.fbh.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
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