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Penndel Mental Health Center

1517 Durham Rd
Langhorne, PA 19047
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About Penndel Mental Health Center

Penndel Mental Health Center is a nonprofit community organization that treats clients who are experiencing mental health disorders and co-occurring disorders in Langhorne, Pennsylvania. They have over 50 years of experience offering psychiatric and social services. The facility accepts both Medicaid and Medicare as payment options.

Various Therapy Options for Mental Health

The different types of mental health counseling available at this facility include individual, family and group counseling. Each option may help address the stresses you may be struggling with. Your counselor will help you establish treatment goals and cope with your symptoms so you can improve your quality of life and avoid unhealthy coping mechanisms such as substance use.

Extensive Treatment for Co-Occurring Disorders

The staff at Penndel Mental Health Center’s other Durham road location can treat co-occurring disorders in adults and adolescents. You’ll receive an assessment from a certified nurse practitioner or a psychiatrist who will recommend treatment options that fit your needs. You can receive medications to treat both your mental health disorder and your substance use disorder.

Your psychiatrist may prescribe options such as antidepressants to help with managing depression, anxiety or other mental health conditions. For substance use disorder, you may be prescribed medications such as naltrexone and Vivitrol injections. These options can minimize uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms such as nausea and muscle aches.

You’ll meet in group therapy sessions that will address topics related to addiction such as trauma and improved decision making. You’ll be able to receive support and encouragement from your peers and also practice your communication skills.

Healing Activities in Trenton, New Jersey

The Penndel Mental Health Center is conveniently located less than 20 minutes away from Trenton, New Jersey. Some activities that you can do in between treatment sessions include visiting the New Jersey State Museum or taking a walk at Cadwalader Park.

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Latest Reviews

Sloth Beetlejuice
3 weeks ago on Google
2
I was with Penndel Mental Health for almost 2 years. I was seeing a therapist called Sophia between 2022 until the back end of 2023, when I was in a horrendous car accident and unable to attend meetings. I'm giving it 2 stars because the front of house staff themselves were decent and there did appear to be more compassionate therapists there. Sophia herself was also a compassionate human being and that was clear. Maybe she wasn't very skilled at that time and has gotten better. I still have some empathy for the difficulty she would have had to face with me coming in every 2 weeks with the same issues whilst she told me over and over that my situation wouldn't get better until the person abusing me chose to get help, but also how trapped I felt as a foreign citizen with a child with my abuser who was in denial as to how badly I was being hurt. But it gets two stars because Sophia actually pushed me further into isolation. I lost count of how many times she indirectly told me she "couldn't help" me without offering to refer me to another therapist, or the times I'd be trying to express what was going on and I'd watch her zone out and pull up a generic questionnaire and ask me "on a scale of 1-5" about something totally irrelevant to what was being discussed that week. On one "mandated assessment" day, she actually tried to tell me that "I must be doing better because my overall score is a bit higher than it was before", which when you have someone constantly gaslighting and abusing you doesn't feel like a win. Or the look of dissociation she would have on her face when I started to vent. Once, my abuser actually came to my therapy session and I ended up being triggered and walked out (she also had PTSD, but was better at showing her triggers and what reaction she had), which following that, my therapist was visibly more distant and less personal with me than she had been before. One session I finally admitted that my abuser had actually assaulted me, denied me transportation to get away from her, made me sleep outside my own home, then had the cops called on me when I got back in the next day whilst trying to get the keys so I could go work (I was the sole breadwinner working two jobs), almost had me arrested for that stunt and was given paperwork by the cops to file against me despite the fact she was the one hitting me. At the end of the session I admitted it scared me because for a moment, I was tempted to hurt her back (but didn't) and Sophia went off the handle and started lecturing me about how I needed to come to her anger management classes and calling me an abuser despite me spending THE ENTIRE SESSION talking about how my abuser had attacked me and I had to restrain her. The look of anger and disdain on her face was wildly palpable and in the end, it only served to further push me away from getting help. I can understand how she came to that conclusion, had I actually chosen to hurt her back I would have been an abuser, too. I can even empathise that maybe she felt helpless and finally saw a way she could act with some agency in my situation and jumped on it, but it was beyond wildly inappropriate to tell the victim of domestic violence (who, as a man, has even more hurdles to get help than a woman does) that they are the problem and needed help. I continued going because my abuser dictated to me that I needed to prove myself by sticking with them. We did not learn any coping strategies or techniques, there was no trust or even a sense that she actually cared what I was saying to her at all for the entirety I was seeing her. They also did an intake for both me and my abuser for psychiatric help. The psychiatrists were attentive, I will say that, but both of us were horrified that they started prescribing meds after a quick conversation, especially for the person abusing me, who was waiting for MONTHS to even see a therapist. I hope Sophia has improved on her trade, so she does not do to others what she made me feel. It wasn't a good experience.
Sarah
1 month ago on Google
1
Person I spoke to was fine and followed through on what she said. I'm giving a 1-star review because they turned away my suicidal son because we don't qualify for Medicaid. I said I'm fine paying out of pocket and filing OON claims with my insurance, but NO, their policy doesn't allow that. I got the sense the lady I spoke with doesn't understand how insurance works. Regardless, it is DISCRIMINATORY to turn someone away because they don't qualify for Medicaid. Maybe there's some law or rule about this, but the lady I spoke with was not able to explain it.
Tianna Shanae
4 months ago on Google
1
I'm so concerned about the people who are entering this line of work! You have nasty, rude, unprofessional people who have worked here for years with that attitude and your job is to help with mental health! Not only do you make it difficult to continue serious medication, but you have psychiatrist who continues messing up your med plan. Penndel Mental health added to my mental health, but if they did do anything good... They taught me more patience and growth, because dealing with them people will have you wanting to slam tables. I'm very upset with everybody who works here. Nobody loves their job any more. I really recommend some where else like Family Service .
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Accepted Insurance

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Penndel Mental Health Center works with several private insurance providers, 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.

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

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

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

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

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient 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.

Clients receiving services from a rehab aftercare program are usually stable and in the maintenance phase of recovery, having completed detox and/or intensive inpatient treatment. Rehab aftercare services can vary widely based on clients' individual and evolving needs, but often include peer coaching, relapse prevention support, 12 step program induction, and medical, mental health, and social service referrals. Individual care plans are typically developed by the client in partnership with their case manager and care team.

Treatments

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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 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 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.

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.

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 in Pennsylvania is an evidence based technique that involves group therapy, individual therapy, and phone coaching. Group sessions focus on learning behavioral skills. Individual therapy gives you the opportunity to apply what you're learning to your personal situations. Phone coaching allows you to call your therapist during the week for help with challenging situations.

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.

Motivational interviewing in Pennsylvania gives you the opportunity to share your perspective and explore your ideas and motivation for change. Your therapist will walk you through the four steps of engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning to empower you to make any desired changes in your 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.

Life skills are the mental and social skills that are necessary to navigate day to day life. Addiction diminishes or eliminates these skills, so they must be relearned and practiced during drug rehab treatment in Pennsylvania.

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.

Incorporating recreational therapy into drug and alcohol addiction programs in Pennsylvania helps you rebuild your life and maintain sobriety by discovering new interests and developing healthy coping mechanisms. Recreational activities can include painting, team sports, and hiking to promote 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.

Amenities

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Staff

Karen Graff

CEO

Thomas (Tom) Moreland

CFO & VP of Finance & Administration

Bonnie Wright, MD

Medical Director

Carrie Myers, PHR

Human Resources Director

Contact Information

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1517 Durham Rd
Penndel, PA 19047

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Sloth Beetlejuice
3 weeks ago
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I was with Penndel Mental Health for almost 2 years. I was seeing a therapist called Sophia between 2022 until the back end of 2023, when I was in a horrendous car accident and unable to attend meetings. I'm giving it 2 stars because the front of house staff themselves were decent and there did appear to be more compassionate therapists there. Sophia herself was also a compassionate human being and that was clear. Maybe she wasn't very skilled at that time and has gotten better. I still have some empathy for the difficulty she would have had to face with me coming in every 2 weeks with the same issues whilst she told me over and over that my situation wouldn't get better until the person abusing me chose to get help, but also how trapped I felt as a foreign citizen with a child with my abuser who was in denial as to how badly I was being hurt. But it gets two stars because Sophia actually pushed me further into isolation. I lost count of how many times she indirectly told me she "couldn't help" me without offering to refer me to another therapist, or the times I'd be trying to express what was going on and I'd watch her zone out and pull up a generic questionnaire and ask me "on a scale of 1-5" about something totally irrelevant to what was being discussed that week. On one "mandated assessment" day, she actually tried to tell me that "I must be doing better because my overall score is a bit higher than it was before", which when you have someone constantly gaslighting and abusing you doesn't feel like a win. Or the look of dissociation she would have on her face when I started to vent. Once, my abuser actually came to my therapy session and I ended up being triggered and walked out (she also had PTSD, but was better at showing her triggers and what reaction she had), which following that, my therapist was visibly more distant and less personal with me than she had been before. One session I finally admitted that my abuser had actually assaulted me, denied me transportation to get away from her, made me sleep outside my own home, then had the cops called on me when I got back in the next day whilst trying to get the keys so I could go work (I was the sole breadwinner working two jobs), almost had me arrested for that stunt and was given paperwork by the cops to file against me despite the fact she was the one hitting me. At the end of the session I admitted it scared me because for a moment, I was tempted to hurt her back (but didn't) and Sophia went off the handle and started lecturing me about how I needed to come to her anger management classes and calling me an abuser despite me spending THE ENTIRE SESSION talking about how my abuser had attacked me and I had to restrain her. The look of anger and disdain on her face was wildly palpable and in the end, it only served to further push me away from getting help. I can understand how she came to that conclusion, had I actually chosen to hurt her back I would have been an abuser, too. I can even empathise that maybe she felt helpless and finally saw a way she could act with some agency in my situation and jumped on it, but it was beyond wildly inappropriate to tell the victim of domestic violence (who, as a man, has even more hurdles to get help than a woman does) that they are the problem and needed help. I continued going because my abuser dictated to me that I needed to prove myself by sticking with them. We did not learn any coping strategies or techniques, there was no trust or even a sense that she actually cared what I was saying to her at all for the entirety I was seeing her. They also did an intake for both me and my abuser for psychiatric help. The psychiatrists were attentive, I will say that, but both of us were horrified that they started prescribing meds after a quick conversation, especially for the person abusing me, who was waiting for MONTHS to even see a therapist. I hope Sophia has improved on her trade, so she does not do to others what she made me feel. It wasn't a good experience.

Pamela Lee
3 weeks ago
5

Sarah
1 month ago
1

Person I spoke to was fine and followed through on what she said. I'm giving a 1-star review because they turned away my suicidal son because we don't qualify for Medicaid. I said I'm fine paying out of pocket and filing OON claims with my insurance, but NO, their policy doesn't allow that. I got the sense the lady I spoke with doesn't understand how insurance works. Regardless, it is DISCRIMINATORY to turn someone away because they don't qualify for Medicaid. Maybe there's some law or rule about this, but the lady I spoke with was not able to explain it.

Tianna Shanae
4 months ago
1

I'm so concerned about the people who are entering this line of work! You have nasty, rude, unprofessional people who have worked here for years with that attitude and your job is to help with mental health! Not only do you make it difficult to continue serious medication, but you have psychiatrist who continues messing up your med plan. Penndel Mental health added to my mental health, but if they did do anything good... They taught me more patience and growth, because dealing with them people will have you wanting to slam tables. I'm very upset with everybody who works here. Nobody loves their job any more. I really recommend some where else like Family Service .

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