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KidsPeace Hospital

5300 Kidspeace Drive
Orefield, PA 18069
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About KidsPeace Hospital

KidsPeace Hospital is in Orefield, Pennsylvania. This facility provides inpatient psychiatric services for children and adolescents. This facility is near Trexler Nature Preserve and Lehigh Valley Zoo. Both these spaces are ideal for educational and recreational opportunities for the youth and their families. 

Youth Medication-Assisted Detoxification 

KidsPeace Hospital provides short-term stabilization and medication-assisted detoxification services for those who are struggling with substance-use disorders and behavioral or mental disorders. 

This facility provides intensive treatment models for dealing with youth crisis stabilization and detoxification. Clinicians work on quickly assessing patients, stabilizing them while creating a plan for ongoing care with family members and guardians. 

The care clinicians suggest is individual, group, or family therapy. This is in combination with medication-assisted detoxification and management. These youth services are designed to help achieve long-term goals of recovery and stabilization. 

Kids Hospital with Educational and Recreational Facilities

KidsPeace Hospital is a secure youth hospital on a large campus. The campus provides education and recreational opportunities including classrooms, therapy spaces, and a gymnasium. The large, green property the facility sits on provides recreational spaces for the residents, while providing space for parents and families to visit. 

The hospital and staff work with schools to provide educational courses, so children don’t miss out on their schooling while staying at the facility. One staff member says, “Our goal is to provide a safe, supportive environment where young people can begin to heal from crisis and build hope for the future.”

The center provides ongoing care through outside providers upon client discharge. KidsPeace Hospital works in collaboration with the community so the adolescents can re-incorporate seamlessly and focus on recovery and stabilization. 

KidsPeace accepts Medicaid, CHIP, and other insurance. In the event that families are struggling financially, counselors are available to provide guidance and assistance.

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Latest Reviews

Cariana Glessner
3 weeks ago on Google
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My son hasn't actually even been admitted to the RTF facility yet, but their communication is terrible. I started attempting admission for him back on October 22, and it is now November 11 and they are still asking for information, getting his diagnoses wrong, and writing down things about him that aren't even true. I'm suspecting the stuff I've emailed them is falling through the cracks or not being read thoroughly. It takes a week or more between conversations, only to find out that they need "more information" or that it is "being reviewed by the team." I was told at one point, after questioning why it was taking so long to get an answer as to whether he was admitted or now, was that it would be 1-2 more business days. Here we are, almost 14 calendar days past that, and I still don't have any idea whether or not he will be admitted. And after reading other reviews on here, I don't know that I really even want him admitted to KidsPeace. My son is a big "copy cat" and has aggressive issues. Reading other reviews on fights between kids makes me very nervous. However this was the facility that my case manager through MHIDD suggested... a lot to chew on
Faith Brislin
1 month ago on Google
1
My child's stay at Kid's Peace occurred from October 6 to October 13, culminating in his discharge. I hope this review serves as a valuable resource for anyone who reads it in its entirety. I am writing to express my concerns regarding my 10-year-old son’s recent medical care. He has experienced three to four incidents of physical harm, and I have been informed that there have been modifications to his medication regimen, which I was not made aware of. Additionally, I was awaiting the release forms for the programs my child is involved with, as I have not received them since his time at the facility. I was informed that my child was not permitted to receive a stuffed animal or any items other than food during the visit. However, I noticed that other parents were able to bring items from home or purchase them for their children in the same unit. Additionally, the visit was scheduled to start at 11:00 AM but did not commence until approximately 11:20 or 11:30 AM. The visit concluded at 12:10 PM, which raises questions about the actual duration of the visit, as it was intended to last for one hour. He was relocated from his room to the hallway, presumably for bedtime, due to his apprehension about sleeping alone. I was unaware of this situation until I spoke with the nurse at approximately 1 PM on Monday, the 13th. Until that conversation, I did not have any information regarding my child's circumstances during his stay. There are significantly better options available than this facility. I strongly recommend conducting thorough research on Kid's Peace before making a decision regarding your child or teenager's placement. This is an important consideration that cannot be overstated.
Danielle Curione
1 month ago on Google
1
If I could give this rating a "Zero" I would. All of these places are not good. The kids learn bad behavior from seeing others behave a specific way and think its OKay. HOWEVER, my 12 yr old (now 17) has just told us in therapy about the bullying and harm she endured from other kids in the program. Had we known all of this, we would have taken her out IMMEDIATELY and hopefully contact law enforcement. She stated she expressed her fear of getting hurt to all of staff but she was ignored. She also learned " how " to self harm from a staff member! It was during Covid - masks were mandatory. She had asked a staff member, "Why are the metal bars removed from the paper masks?" They stated "Because you can take it out and cut yourself with it". WHY would you tell these patients that!?!?! So, guess what she learned to do once out of that hell hole!!?? One of my biggest regrets in life is having her go there. It screwed her up and made her worse. DO yourself a favor - keep your kids out of these places - period. Do you best to do care at home. They are destructive mentally to kids that are very vulnerable and believe everything they are told. Let alone learning how to self harm. This place is gross and unprofessional Trust me - you WILL REGRET IT!! DO YOUR HOMEWORK - GO TO A BETTER PLACE.
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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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Staff

Michael Slack

President & CEO

Michael Callan

CFO

Matthew Koval, MD

Chief Medical Officer

Andrew Burke

General Counsel

Ray Culp

Vice President of Programs

Ann McCauley

VP of Development & Communications

Sheila Rulli

Vice President, Human Resources

Bob Scheffler

Vice President of Pennsylvania Residential, Education & Hospital Programs

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5300 Kidspeace Drive
Orefield, PA 18069

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2.5 (191 reviews)
Illaris Cruz
5 days ago
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Worst place ever there rude as hell specially the nurse

Danielle Bechtel
6 days ago
2

I went there a few years ago and I still have genuine nightmares about it. Some of the staff were kind, however one of the adults decided to tell us already struggling or violent teens how they saw someone die from being punched in the sternum. Someone later tried it. Also, on my 1st full day there, I saw a girl be restrained three times. I was terrified constantly while I was there because of the amount of violent people around me and the bullying. Lastly, the food was disgusting. I’d rather eat pet food.

Kim Kelley
1 week ago
1

My son discharged today from Fulton House at Kidspeace RTF program. First let me start with the positives, which I only have one. His clinician Ms. Ashley was phenomenal, that woman deserves a raise. She was the first person my son actually opened up to. She goes above and beyond for her clients, always making them feel comfortable and cared for. Now for the negatives. Every time I came to visit my son there was garbage and trash thrown all over the lawn. Two of the MHTs have been absolutely horrible to my son. MHT Cheyenne and MHT Ms. V. Cheyenne literally spit on a child on another house and still has a job, this is the kind on people that’s Kidspeace allows to work there. Ms. V screams at my son constantly.

Cariana Glessner
3 weeks ago
2

My son hasn't actually even been admitted to the RTF facility yet, but their communication is terrible. I started attempting admission for him back on October 22, and it is now November 11 and they are still asking for information, getting his diagnoses wrong, and writing down things about him that aren't even true. I'm suspecting the stuff I've emailed them is falling through the cracks or not being read thoroughly. It takes a week or more between conversations, only to find out that they need "more information" or that it is "being reviewed by the team." I was told at one point, after questioning why it was taking so long to get an answer as to whether he was admitted or now, was that it would be 1-2 more business days. Here we are, almost 14 calendar days past that, and I still don't have any idea whether or not he will be admitted. And after reading other reviews on here, I don't know that I really even want him admitted to KidsPeace. My son is a big "copy cat" and has aggressive issues. Reading other reviews on fights between kids makes me very nervous. However this was the facility that my case manager through MHIDD suggested... a lot to chew on

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