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Hoffman Homes for Youth

815 Orphanage Road Littlestown, PA 17340
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About Hoffman Homes for Youth

Clients live at the center throughout their stay in the residential program. Staff are on hand 24 hours a day to provide support and supervision. Clients follow a daily schedule of recovery activities, including therapy (individual, group, and family), specialty groups, skills building, and education. Arts, animal, and equine therapy are also available for creative kids. The center was originally a spiritual site, and spiritual care is part of the program today.

You’ll have access to video games, television, radio, and books. Outdoor recreation can include fishing, soccer, softball, an indoor gym, and ping pong. There’s also group events, including trips to movie theaters, bowling alleys, and the YMCA. Phones are recording equipment, however, are not allowed.

Outpatient care delivers mental health and addiction therapy on a part time basis. You live at home and visit the facility on a regular schedule to participate in therapy groups. The program can last up to six months.

The transitional housing program provides you with additional support as you transition back to your communities. In addition to therapy activities, clients can also receive career coaching, primary medical care, and potential enrollment in the Hoffman Academy. This school is accredited and provides grades 1-12 with academic, social, and technology courses.

Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

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1 month ago on Google
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i am writing my experience as a patient at hoffman homes. parents, please listen. you could be saving your child from further damage to their mental health and well being. during my stay at hoffman homes i have witnessed many different types of things. almost borderline verbal abuse, physical abuse, and just overall poor treatment towards the patients. if you had the misfortune of being a less popular child with the staff you most likely did not receive the fullest potential of care that hoffman claims to provide. children who had more severe behavioral problems were often verbally attacked by staff because the staff cannot control their anger. hoffman homes staff are not properly equipped to deal with the issues that these children come in with, thus the kids not receiving fair/proper treatment. some staff will leave within 2 months of the job because they don’t understand what they’re getting themselves into. don’t get me wrong, there are staff who do care. and they give their all to help these kids. but there are staff who are there just for the money rather then the opportunity to help children with mental health issues. hoffman hires about anyone that applies because they are severely understaffed. and then there were times when they didn’t even try to meet the ratio and instead went against their own regulations. for example, the female houses are technically not supposed to leave the girls alone with male staff. but of course, hoffman bends their own rules and doesn’t follow them which has led to patients getting harmed by the male staff. if you’re picking up what i’m putting down. PLEASE do your research about hoffman. there have been male staff who have come in here with a clean record and left with multiple felonies. parents, i urge you from the bottom of my heart and with my entire soul.. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!
Joelle Yanello
1 month ago on Google
5
Hoffman Homes seemed to make a really positive impact in my experience, and provided support, monthly team meetings (with willingness to have phone calls and team meetings more frequently if needed) and did so well with discharge planning. It was really helpful and appreciated. The animal therapies and groups also seem to be really helpful.
Response from the owner1 week ago
Thank you, Joelle for the 5 star review. We appreciate it!
Michael Bethea
2 months ago on Google
1
I was there for 6 months and it was hell on Earth for children it branded itself as a good place for people to heal and I went blindly not knowing what I was really expecting it was always chaotic people were getting pinned down in the restraints were very painfu to the point where a lot of the time I exited it with bruise. One time I was sitting in a box since I age regress and I was just chilling but the thing is I was regressed becaus of trauma I wasn't doing any harm I wasn't disrupting routines I was just pretending I was in a race car and then they tore the box while I was still in it made me cry and then two grown ass 6 ft men pick me up off the ground in the air and carry me off to a room where I'm screaming and having flashbacks. And I tried to tell them that they hit me inappropriate place the one staff and Mr Lucas was like it couldn't have hurt that bad how are you going to let a kid have your size do that to you when if we would have tried to fight back I would have gotten into a restraint and gotten charges. This place is not safe for your children if you send your children here you are asking for your child to come out more messed up than they went in and if you ever ever think that this is going to be a good place for your kids they are lying they are lying through their teeth. There were nice staff like Miss Maddie and Miss Samii. And other staff like them they were chill and to miss Samii, I hope you had your baby and I hope you guys are okay give my regards to miss Rebecca and tell Mr Lucas he's evil
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Accepted Insurance

Hoffman Homes for Youth works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Nutrition therapy, aka medical nutrition therapy (MNT), is a way of treating physical, emotional, and medical conditions through diet. Specific dietary plans are designed by professional nutritionists or registered dietitians, and patients follow them in order to positively affect their physical and mental health.

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.

Amenities

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Rebecca Van der Groef, LSW

Chief Executive Officer

Heather Casel

Chief Financial Officer

Dr. Stacy Mae Taylor, Ed.D.

Vice President of Educational Services

Jason Detter, PHR, SHRM-CP

Vice President of Human Resources & Secretary

Ellen Gunn, RN, BS

Vice President of Medical Services

Stacy Parsons, MA, NCC

Vice President of Clinical and Residential Programs

William Posner, MS

Vice President of Safety & Facilities Management

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Pennsylvania

Contact Information

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815 Orphanage Road
Littlestown PA, 17340

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Reviews of Hoffman Homes for Youth

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3.2 (73 reviews)
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1 month ago
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i am writing my experience as a patient at hoffman homes. parents, please listen. you could be saving your child from further damage to their mental health and well being. during my stay at hoffman homes i have witnessed many different types of things. almost borderline verbal abuse, physical abuse, and just overall poor treatment towards the patients. if you had the misfortune of being a less popular child with the staff you most likely did not receive the fullest potential of care that hoffman claims to provide. children who had more severe behavioral problems were often verbally attacked by staff because the staff cannot control their anger. hoffman homes staff are not properly equipped to deal with the issues that these children come in with, thus the kids not receiving fair/proper treatment. some staff will leave within 2 months of the job because they don’t understand what they’re getting themselves into. don’t get me wrong, there are staff who do care. and they give their all to help these kids. but there are staff who are there just for the money rather then the opportunity to help children with mental health issues. hoffman hires about anyone that applies because they are severely understaffed. and then there were times when they didn’t even try to meet the ratio and instead went against their own regulations. for example, the female houses are technically not supposed to leave the girls alone with male staff. but of course, hoffman bends their own rules and doesn’t follow them which has led to patients getting harmed by the male staff. if you’re picking up what i’m putting down. PLEASE do your research about hoffman. there have been male staff who have come in here with a clean record and left with multiple felonies. parents, i urge you from the bottom of my heart and with my entire soul.. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR CHILD HERE!

Joelle Yanello
1 month ago
5

Hoffman Homes seemed to make a really positive impact in my experience, and provided support, monthly team meetings (with willingness to have phone calls and team meetings more frequently if needed) and did so well with discharge planning. It was really helpful and appreciated. The animal therapies and groups also seem to be really helpful.

Response from the owner
Thank you, Joelle for the 5 star review. We appreciate it!
Michael Bethea
2 months ago
1

I was there for 6 months and it was hell on Earth for children it branded itself as a good place for people to heal and I went blindly not knowing what I was really expecting it was always chaotic people were getting pinned down in the restraints were very painfu to the point where a lot of the time I exited it with bruise. One time I was sitting in a box since I age regress and I was just chilling but the thing is I was regressed becaus of trauma I wasn't doing any harm I wasn't disrupting routines I was just pretending I was in a race car and then they tore the box while I was still in it made me cry and then two grown ass 6 ft men pick me up off the ground in the air and carry me off to a room where I'm screaming and having flashbacks. And I tried to tell them that they hit me inappropriate place the one staff and Mr Lucas was like it couldn't have hurt that bad how are you going to let a kid have your size do that to you when if we would have tried to fight back I would have gotten into a restraint and gotten charges. This place is not safe for your children if you send your children here you are asking for your child to come out more messed up than they went in and if you ever ever think that this is going to be a good place for your kids they are lying they are lying through their teeth. There were nice staff like Miss Maddie and Miss Samii. And other staff like them they were chill and to miss Samii, I hope you had your baby and I hope you guys are okay give my regards to miss Rebecca and tell Mr Lucas he's evil

Bobbdy Dobby
2 months ago
5

My name is Chailyn I went there in 2019 the staff was amazing and kind and could form real connections with the kids that was supportive and effective the therapy I got there was amazing I was nearly a different person when I came out if your child doesn’t want the help or is combative the longer you stay i remember the reward system and it was so helpful

Response from the owner
Thank you so much for sharing your experience! We're thrilled to hear that our team was able to form meaningful connections with you and your child and provide effective support. It’s wonderful to know that the therapy and reward system made such a positive impact. We appreciate your feedback and are so glad to have been part of your journey.
francesca pollari
3 months ago
5

My.son suffered with mental health he went in on 12 27 23 he was only 6 he was very sad and angry he was such a sweet kid but lost himself when he arrived at hoffman homes I spoke to the sweetest therapist jen minner she took time to help me cope with my son being away he spent 2 years up there an the staff was absolutely amazing jen minner Mrs Swansen and Mr Keith thank you for helping my son he has been home for 3 days an im already seeing improvement I love u guys so much I miss u guys thabk you for all you have done for.my sweet noah

Response from the owner
Thank you so much for sharing your heartfelt feedback. We are honored to have been a part of Noah’s journey and are incredibly grateful for the trust you placed in us during his time at Hoffman Homes. It warms our hearts to hear that our team, including Jen, Mrs. Swansen, and Mr. Keith, could offer the support and care that made such a positive impact on Noah’s life.

We understand how difficult it can be to have a child away from home, and we’re so pleased to hear that you are already seeing improvements in him. It’s truly our privilege to help youth like Noah rediscover their strength and begin their journey toward healing.

We miss Noah as well, and we’ll continue to be here for him, and for you, as he moves forward. Thank you again for your kind words and for allowing us to be part of your family’s story.
Brandon Gift
3 months ago
5

Response from the owner
Thank you, Brandon, for the 5 star review!
Sheri Anderson
3 months ago
4

Response from the owner
Thank you, Sheri, for taking the time to leave us a review. We appreciate it!
Lola Zill
3 months ago
5

Response from the owner
Hoffman Homes is proud of the services that it provides to those in need. Staff who are employed must have all their clearances, and multiple references are checked before they are offered employment. We take any allegation of mistreatment seriously and would follow our reporting requirements. Should any alleged mistreatment be confirmed, we would take immediate action. While our hope is that we can provide a positive experience and lasting impact on every youth/young adult that comes into, not everyone who enters our program is ready or willing to follow the program expectations or safety guidelines. This can create safety concerns for staff and youth, and at times, it is determined that our program is not appropriate for them. Hoffman Homes does not have a Group Home; however, we do have a Transitional Living Program. This program is for individuals who are ready to take on the responsibility of having more independence and who are invested in learning the skills necessary to move towards a greater level of independence within the community. Youth/Young adults get out what they invest in this program.

Specific to this post: Hoffman Homes was not informed of any of these concerns during your stay. We are sorry that you felt your experience was a negative one. Had we been made aware of these concerns, we could have addressed them at the time. We are always open to ways we can improve our program/services for individuals, but we must know about the issues to address them.
Angela Urso
4 months ago
1

My child had a suicide attempt WHILE on intensive supervision. TWICE!!! And they didn't notify me until the next afternoon!!! She was not given medical attention until I demanded it (yes I have pictures of her injuries). Awful place to send your child. Not only is their living situation disgusting, the staff are extremely under trained and lack basic mental health knowledge. It's impossible to speak with a supervisor and when you do they are rude and disrespectful and are of no help. My child declined significantly during her time there. I had to pick her up against medical advice because it got to the point where she was no longer physically or emotionally safe there. She left there so much worse than when she started. And I am a real mom giving a real review so I hope whoever is reading this will think twice before choosing this placement.Oh by the way, she was there for 6th months and NEVER saw a horse.

Zoey Perrington
5 months ago
1

I was a child their my name is zoeyann Elizabeth perrington and alot of the staff their are nice and all but some were extremely rude and that's not okay I was kicked out of their after a year and 3 months I was terrible and I loved the staff but I acted out a lot and did some bad things but I really hope my favorite staff are doing well shout out to mr.Dom mix.kerin Mr.Gus Mr.austin mr.jones mr.dave mr.nathen and if anyone from Hoffman reads this I want everyone to know I am home and I'm doing great I learned how to control my aggression and only fight for self defense I hope all is well sincerely Zoey

Response from the owner 5 months ago
hank you for sharing your experience and for your kind words about our staff. We ll be sure to pass along your shout-outs to the staff members you mentioned they will be happy to hear from you! Wishing you continued success and happiness. Keep taking care of yourself!
Serenity
5 months ago
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Tara Willard
6 months ago
5

This place was great for my son and our family! He experienced success at Hoffman that he hadn’t had in several years. I felt the staff was trauma and FASD informed and how that affects brain and behaviors. My son enjoyed the equine therapy and the animal assisted therapy. He is the most stable he has been in years and has gained skills he can use to continue that success. It was a long process to get into Hoffman but in the end it was worth the wait.

Response from the owner
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that your son found success and stability at Hoffman Homes. It's wonderful that the trauma-informed care and specialized therapies like equine and animal-assisted therapy made a positive impact on him. We understand the journey can be challenging, but we're so grateful you trusted us to support your family. It's heartwarming to know that your son is now equipped with valuable skills to continue his progress. Thank you again for sharing your experience, and we wish you all continued success!






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