Where adults can get help when suffering emotional and behavioral problems
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) treats adults with behavioral disorders in Inpatient, Outpatient and Partial-hospitalization programs, depending on the specific need of the individual and the severity of symptoms. At PPI, our psychiatrists, behavioral health specialists, Master’s level therapists and RNs personalize each program to meet the unique needs of every individual.
There are many types and levels of mental illness. PPI treats depression, eating disorders, anxiety and phobias, post-traumatic stress disorder, Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD), schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, emotional and behavioral problems and memory loss.
Our modern treatments and facilities are designed to enable each patient to return to, or begin, a productive life.
Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment for Adults
Learn more about our outpatient services
Our Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Program is a less restrictive level of care than our Inpatient Program. It requires that patients come to the psychiatric clinic or facility only during treatment hours. This allows for easier maintenance of their normal family and school commitments. Patients who have completed an inpatient psychiatric program typically continue treatment in an outpatient psychiatric program.
This program provides therapeutic and diagnostic treatment planning specific to the needs of the adult, including psychiatry and individual, family and group therapies.
Accepts patients ages 18 and older.
Partial Hospitalization Psychiatric Treatment for Adults
Learn more about our partial hospitalization services
The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offered here is designed to help adults cope with behavioral health symptoms that are significantly impacting their day-to-day lives.
This program is ideal as a step-up from outpatient psychiatric services or a step-down from inpatient psychiatric services.
Accepts patients ages 18 and older.
Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment for Adults
Learn more about our inpatient services
Our Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Program is designed for individuals whose social, emotional or behavioral disorders are severe enough that they are unable to function normally in school, home or a community setting.
This program provides therapeutic and diagnostic treatment planning specific to the individual needs of the patient, including psychiatry and individual, family and group therapies.
Accepts patients ages 18 and older.
Specialized Psychiatric Services and Clinics
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) offers multiple specialized services and clinics to meet the needs of adults with chronic mental health conditions. Specialized services and clinics include the Clozaril Clinic, Advancement in Recovery (AIR) Program — Opioid Treatment Program, Mental Illness and Intellectual Disabilities Clinic, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CAPSTONE Program — First Episode Psychosis. Additionally, PPI offers Hispanic Psychiatric Programs for the Spanish-speaking population suffering from a mental illness.
Mental Health Support Group
Learn more about our mental health support group
Our Mental Health Support Group offers a supportive space for those on their wellness journey. Facilitated by mental health professionals, the group encourages discussion, learning and peer support. Focusing on practical strategies for wellness and recovery, it's an ideal environment for anyone seeking understanding and community in their mental health journey.
The group meets every Tuesday in the Brass Rail Dining Room at PPI's North Third Street location from 7 to 8 p.m.
How to enter a mental health treatment program
Doctor and health care professionals
To make a referral for a patient who is medically cleared and needs inpatient mental health treatment, please contact the Admissions Department at:
(717) 782-6493
or (866) 746-2496.
Patients, family members and friends
If anyone other than a doctor is making a referral to one of our treatment programs, please know that a patient must be willing to sign in for voluntary treatment. To begin the process, contact the Admissions Department at:
(717) 782-6493
or (866) 746-2496.
Be advised that we do not admit walk-in patients at our psychiatric hospital or clinics.