Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Mental Health & Addiction Services in Erie, PA
Stairways Behavioral Health has been a trusted provider of mental health and addiction services in Erie, Pennsylvania since 1961. Founded by the Erie Chapter of the National Council of Jewish Women, our organization has grown to become the region's most progressive behavioral health provider serving over 8,000 individuals annually. With a team of 280+ mental health professionals, we offer comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment, and support programs for adults and youth at all stages of recovery.Our mission remains rooted in the founders' original vision of helping individuals build essential life skills through respectful, inclusive environments that foster authentic relationships and compassionate care. As an affiliate of Journey Health System, we maintain a commitment to state-of-the-art care while emphasizing ethics, compliance, and community integration through our innovative programs.
Services
Adult Residential Programs
Youth Residential Programs
Addiction Treatment Services
Outpatient Mental Health
Assertive Community Treatment
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Mobile Medication Management
Employee Assistance Program
Certified Recovery Specialists
Fairweather Lodges
Details
- Year established: 1961
Highlights and features
- We offer 60+ years of specialized expertise in behavioral health treatment
- Our 280+ professionals provide personalized, multidisciplinary care plans
- We maintain 24/7 supervised residential treatment facilities with holistic approaches
- Our programs integrate medication-assisted treatment with therapy services
- We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance for accessibility
Services
Adult Residential Programs
Our Adult Residential Programs provide structured living environments with 24-hour supervision for individuals recovering from mental illness. These programs focus on developing independent living skills through therapeutic support, recreational activities, and community integration. Residents receive personalized care plans addressing mental health management, daily living skills, and social reintegration.
Addiction Treatment Services
Our Addiction Treatment Services offer comprehensive care for individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Programs include residential treatment at Gage House, outpatient services, and medication-assisted treatment options. Certified Recovery Specialists provide peer support while clinical teams develop individualized treatment plans combining therapy, counseling, and community reintegration strategies.
Outpatient Mental Health
The Outpatient Mental Health Clinic provides psychiatric evaluation, medication management, and therapy services for adults with serious mental illness. Our team offers individual and group therapy sessions, psychiatric care, and treatment planning in a community-based setting. Services are accessible through public insurance programs and select private insurance providers.
Assertive Community Treatment
Our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) program delivers intensive, community-based mental health services for individuals with serious mental illnesses. Multidisciplinary teams provide comprehensive support including psychiatric care, substance abuse counseling, daily living skills training, and employment assistance through direct community outreach and personalized treatment planning.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services focus on helping individuals with serious mental illness develop essential life skills. Our staff works one-on-one with clients to improve wellness management, vocational capabilities, educational attainment, and social functioning through both in-home and community-based skill-building activities.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer for adults?
We provide residential treatment, outpatient care, medication management, and community support programs for adults with mental health conditions.
Do you treat co-occurring mental health and addiction issues?
Yes, our Gage House program specializes in concurrent treatment of mental health disorders and substance use disorders.
What insurance do you accept?
We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and select private insurance plans for our mental health and addiction treatment services.
Are emergency mental health services available?
Our residential programs provide 24/7 crisis support and emergency mental health care when needed.
Do you offer youth mental health programs?
We have specialized residential programs for young adults aged 18-25 focusing on transition support and independent living skills.
How can families get involved in treatment?
Family participation is encouraged through weekly group sessions and individual therapy components in our residential treatment programs.