Foundations Behavioral Health

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

Kate M

2 weeks ago on Google

Send your child here as a last resort to prevent suicide, but know they will experience abuse or at the very least witness violence. I cannot fathom how some workers treated the children like animals. The worst units didn’t keep up with human waste and had sleeping workers. Corporate isn’t interested in feedback. Do not work here if you: - have autism or CPTSD - you care about people and patients - want to have faith in humanity

Joe Haines

3 weeks ago on Google

The entire staff was always communicating thoroughly during my son's three week stay there. My son's therapist Baleigh, really formed a bond with him and made him feel comfortable during his stay there, helping him with his aggression and overall behavioral struggles. He has learned certain coping skills and breathing techniques and has made wonderful strides in the right direction.

Response from the owner1 week ago

It is very thoughtful of you to leave us such positive comments. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We hope you and your son are doing well!

Paul Bien

3 weeks ago on Google

Our grandson received great care at Foundations. We spoke with his doctor and therapist and worked as a team to help him after discharge. He came home with a better understanding of his issues and how he could take an active role in resolving them.

Response from the owner1 week ago

Thank you for sharing this review. Your kind words mean a lot, and we hope you and your grandson are doing well!

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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

Outpatient

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.

Inpatient

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 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

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.

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.

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.

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

2.8/5 (157 reviews)

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Angela Pratt

1 month ago

Great Staff/Medical Personnel. Everyone is very welcoming and understanding. I've also noticed changes in my son's daily routine/ADLs. He's doing things more independently and more efficient. Thank you Foundation Staff. THANKS to Cleo, Bailey, Dr. Roy and all the nurses/staff.

Thank you for taking the time to give our staff a shout-out! Hearing kind words and sentiments such as these are always so meaningful. We will be sure to forward your positive messages along to our team. Take care, and we hope you are well!

Lee Elisoly

Tara Morel

My daughter seems a little better behaved.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us positive feedback! Have a great day!

Nina R Durham

My son said he was given microwavable food breakfast, lunch and dinner. Staff kept me informed about my son. Overall was very nice. There were many activities to keep my son engaged during his stay. My son's complaint was abt the food. Ms Jazz is awesome 😊. If I had questions she was able to answer and if she did not know the answer she would find out and get back to me. I appreciate her candor and honesty. Glad my Sonshine is home.

We’re glad your son enjoyed the activities and that Ms. Jazz kept you informed.

Laura Neumann

When my son was admitted 6 weeks ago. He was really struggling with aggressive behaviors. It was a rough time for all of us. The staff at Foundations from the Psychiatrist to Victoria the therapist to the nurses on the unit were all very helpful, understanding, and sympathetic to our situation. I'm very thankful for everyone involved for helping my son feel better and return home.

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such positive feedback. We greatly value your kind words and will be sure to pass this along to our team. Thank you again and have a great day!

Emma Black

2 months ago

I was here for two weeks 15 years ago. It was as expected. Sounds like it’s gotten a lot worse. I was in a co-ed unit that had two separate wings for each gender. I had therapy sessions with my own therapist every other day and then we group therapy every day. The therapist diagnosed me with bi-polar disorder at 13 years old. I was given Seroquel (a serious black box antipsychotic) and was on Seroquel for 5 years until a new therapist told me that I was absolutely not bipolar. It was a grossly incorrect diagnosis. I was just a moody teenager with an anxiety disorder and some emotional baggage. I often wonder if I would be a different person if I wasn’t on an antipsychotic for most of my adolescence. Most of the time we sat around. The nurses and staff were rude. There was a girl with an eating disorder who passed out during lunch and we had to get staff to help her because they weren’t watching someone with a DIAGNOSED EATING DISORDER? I was bullied for no reason and threatened by girls saying they would put nair or piss in my shampoo. I had my roommate put peanut butter in my hair on purpose for literally no reason. I had to complain to the nurses for days to get a different roommate. I was mostly quiet and kept to myself. Going there made me realize I DID NOT need to be there. So thanks I guess?

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Teresa M.

3 months ago

My son with autism and other complex special needs attended FBH for over 2 years. He was in crisis when he arrived including school refusal. He was also aggressive. The problem solving and coping skills they gave him are life changing. They built on what was working which we really appreciated. Our son had tried lots of different schools but none were able to be flexible enough to support him gaining the self regulation and Functional Communication skills he desperately needed. This importance of this increased flexibility and understanding individual needs while in a structured school environment cannot be overstated. He was exposed to many of his school based triggers but was supported in developing tolerances and coping skills others had not achieved that also showed up on home visits and out in the community. His teachers including Ms. Christine most recently made such a positive impact. Having staffed sensory rooms he could access when class was too much and practice taking breaks was very helpful. Also, he really connected with the floating behavior managers and found that to be a wonderful level of additional support. It would be nice if the BCBAs were more available. When he was really struggling, we were glad they were there to consult and find a solution for him. They also have the safest restraint procedures we have seen. They have appropriate staff for this, the therapist comes for calming and the nurse comes for safety. We found most staff to be exceptional. When we asked him who his favorite was, he started on a list. This is not one of those places with complacent burned out staff. Staff have a positive mentoring approach and often go above and beyond. It says so much about an organization when many are getting certified or are supported to get advanced degrees. Then that they often stay on or come back in their new role. My son was happily surprised to see favorite staff return. We found a team atmosphere where no one wanted to be the weak link. You can feel the effort made to keep staff morale high which is everything when doing such a challenging job and maintaining positive energy to invest in the students. Part of this that we experienced was staff having the flexibility to do something special that would make a students day. Some really special moments for our son and staff. They don't do everything perfect. They correctly prioritize reducing the behavior that was wrecking his life with lots of encouragement coming from meaningful relationships, new coping skills and increased tolerances. There can be bullying, physical harm can happen and other behavior due to the population of students they serve. In our experience, they worked hard to contain it. Solutions were eventually achieved with advocating for his safety and emotional well being. Also, as our son dramatically improved, he moved classrooms several times and his residence to be with students who matched better where he was. This worked as an effective incentive for him to maintain his progress. He had 3 therapists, all of whom were excellent. Mr. Dalton was a tremendous asset especially as our son prepared to transition out. The weekly Zoom family sessions were very helpful to keep us all connected and sharing information. Their model of therapists having real access to the students' whole lives there showing up as needed wherever they struggle in school, residence, community outings, and especially for him doctor's appts created the coherence in understanding him needed for so long. Wish he had that sooner. There seems to be more seperation being created between school and therapuetic staff recently which we believe is a serious mistake. That is what everyone else does and it doesn't work for complex kids who need more understanding right where they struggle. Cross team support is what stands out here and created success where others could not. It's the secret sauce of this place! Now, he's doing well in his adult program. He was well prepared. We are very grateful for them caring so much and their highly skilled support.

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Jessica Guarino

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

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Kaciemah Golphin

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