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Mercy House Day Program - Intensive Outpatient
A 12 week comprehensive treatment program for men and women with mental health and/or drug and alcohol issues
"The home is the single most powerful arena on earth to change a life for God. Help change a mom or dad and you will change a child. The child will change the community and the community will change the world. Changed lives, changed hearts, that's our goal. Our vision is bold. Our vision is clear: 'Restoring hearts and homes!'"
- Rev. Cindy Kightlinger
Founder/Director
Individual Counseling is offered through Mercy House:
Professional, caring counselors are available to meet your counseling needs by phoning Mercy House at 814-337-6180 for an appointment. Mercy House is generally open Mon-Thur from 8:00am - 7:00pm and Fridays and Saturdays by appointment. Hours for each counselor vary and most insurances are accepted. We are currently contracted with Highmark Blue Cross/Blue Shield and some out of State Blue Cross Blue Shield Plans, Coventry, Health America, Tri-care, Mail Handler’s Benefit Plan, Vantage PPO, Aetna, Devon Health, Keystone West, Medicare Blue Advantage, Meadville Medical Center EAP services, and Venango County EAP services. Please call the office manger at 814-337-6180 to coordinate benefits. Mercy House offers counseling for marriage, family, individuals, addiction, loss, abuse, depression, anxiety and other mental health diagnoses.
What is Mercy House?
Mercy House Day Program is an intensive outpatient program for men and women in crisis, that provides a unique alternative to the traditional treatment of life-controlling problems. At our day site, we offer a comprehensive, structured program specializing in the skilled treatment of various emotional health issues as well as drug and alcohol education. Our treatment setting provides comfortable classrooms, and ample space for recreation and supervision. Phase I of the intensive outpatient meets for 6 weeks on Monday, Tuesday and Thursdays from 9:30 am-1:00 pm day. Phase II meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm.
Mercy House is a licensed outpatient drug and alcohol facility that provides addiction counseling as well as mental health counseling. Many of our clients have dual diagnosis which means that they have a substance abuse and mental health problem. Counseling Services address guilt, shame, anxiety, depression, addiction, communication skills, and resources for enjoying healthy relationships with God, self and others Professional staff help each client discover and effectively address issues that might hinder or interfere with recovery. Anger, abuse, gender or relationship issues, are examples of topics discussed in group and individual therapy sessions. Our staff is committed to help each client discover how to regain self-confidence and skills to lead non-destructive lifestyles.
A typical week at Mercy House Day Program: Various groups meet throughout the day
Group therapy modalities: Daily community building, DBT (dialectical behavior therapy), CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy), healthy relationships, experiential, process, and drug and alcohol psycho-educational groups. Individual spiritual direction is available with chaplain on request.
Individuals appropriate for treatment are those:
- Struggling with alcoholism and drug addiction
- Who are relapse prone
- Dealing with depression, anxiety, codependency, abuse issues, or spiritual confusion.
- Struggling with behaviors associated with addictions.
- Who have inadequate understanding of life management skills.
- In various life transitions such as divorce, unemployment, death of a loved one, or those newly released from correctional facilities.
- Clients may be self-referred, referred by a physician, pastor, health care
professional, or adult probation. - Who seek treatment voluntarily and are strongly motivated to finish programming.
- Who want a fresh start, to learn how to build a firm foundation for future spiritual and emotional growth.
- Who wish to be treated with dignity and respect.
- Seeking a different more effective approach to previous treatment experiences.
News! We have went to an open enrollment meaning you can jump in anytime- All a person has to do is phone for an intake appointment and in most cases can begin the program the next day.
Classes meet Mon, Tues, Thurs from 9:30 am – 1:00 pm. at the Counseling Centre, 13180 Leslie Road, Meadville, PA 16335. We accept up to 10 clients in each session. For more information or to pick up an application stop by the Counseling Centre or call 814-337-6180 or you can visit our web site at
http://www.mercyhousemeadville.org
A downloadable application is available on the web site.
Living Free
Meets Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00 am-1:00 pm in the Counseling Centre. These groups meet year round, are psycho-educational in nature program and designed to help those with compulsive and addictive behaviors, provide an understanding of the 12 Step process, encourage relapse prevention skills and principles. Open enrollment. To register for this class call the Counseling Centre at 814-337-6180. These groups may be covered by your insurance provider. Please call office manager for information.
If you wish to receive the Mercy House newsletter, more information on the
Mercy House Day Program or need an Application for the Program, please
phone 814-337-6180 or visit our web site or email Cindy Kightlinger
Mercy House of Meadville, Inc. 13180 Leslie Road, Suite 2, Meadville, PA 16335