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Dickinson's Autism Program
Description of Services
Provided:
The Center
offers autism spectrum disorder diagnostic and treatment
services for children through 18 years of age.
Treatment options include: occupational therapy, speech and
language pathology, family outreach services through its
P.L.A.Y. Project (Play and Language for Autistic
Youngsters), sensory integration therapy services, and
Applied Behavioral Analysis.
Geographic Area of Service:
Elk, Cameron, McKean, Potter,
Jefferson, and Clearfield Counties
Admission Criteria:
Needed services are determined after a face-to-face
appointment with a clinician to address presenting problem
areas, as well as past personal history, after which a
complete autism evaluation will be scheduled if deemed
necessary.
How to Access Services:
Services are most commonly accessed through phone contact
with the office, a referral from a family physician, or
referral from Early Intervention or the schools.
Address
and Hours of Operation:
20 Gillis
Avenue
Ridgway, PA 15853
M-F
8am-5pm
750
Leonard Street
Clearfield, PA 16830
Wednesdays 8am-5pm
How Consumers Pay for Services:
Services are billed through third party insurance, covered
by medical assistance, or self pay is based on a sliding fee
scale determined by household income.*
Name of
Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Linda White
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 ext 1
Fax: (814) 772-6154
Melissa Hunter, Ph.D,
Licensed Psychologist
Clinical Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 ext 443
Fax: (814) 772-6154
Margaret Azzato, COTA
Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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 Peer
Support Services
Are
you interested in becoming a
Certified Peer Specialist?
Description of Service provided:
Peer Specialist services are specialized therapeutic
interactions conducted by self-identified current or former
consumers of mental health services. The peer specialist is
trained and certified to offer support and assistance in
helping others in their recovery and community-integration
process. Peer support is intended to inspire hope in
individuals that recovery is not only possible, but also
realistically achievable.
The program philosophy is that all peer specialists are
examples of hope and can enlighten people as to what
recovery is and can teach the skills to help facilitate it.
Recovery pathways give people direction and assistance in
achieving individualized goals, while recovery principles
and wellness tools provide ways to maintain wellness and
divert possible problems. Services are based on mutuality
and respect. In peer encounters mutuality provides bonding,
role modeling, friendship, companionship and a common
ground.
Consumer choice is crucial and the individuals participating
in the program are encouraged to take an active role in
their goal planning and recovery process. Services can
include but are not limited to:
• Goal planning and assistance
• Peer to peer counseling
• Wellness groups
• Referrals to other services
• Personal Wellness Recovery Plan (WRAP)
• Psychiatric Advanced Directive
• Advocacy
• Community awareness and integration
• Life skills
• Political awareness
• Self determination and self discovery
Geographic area of Service:
Elk, Cameron and Potter Counties
Admissions Criteria:
This is a voluntary program. The individual must be 18 years
of age or older, with a Serious Mental Illness as defined by
the Mental Health Bulletin number OMH-94-04.
Peer Support Referral Form
Peer Support Recommendation Letter
How to access service:
Peer Specialist referrals can come from a variety of
different sources including: psychiatrists, outpatient
therapist, Partial Hospitalization Program, case managers,
psychiatric hospitals, other service providers involved in
their current treatment and self-referrals.
Address and hours of operation:
DCI Annex Building
111 West Main St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
The Peer Specialist Program works nontraditional hours to
meet the needs of the consumer.
How the consumers pay for services:
This program is a state initiative is subsidized by county
funding or Medical Assistance.*
Name of program director, main office phone number and
fax:
Tracey Williams
Program Director
(814) 772-2005 ext 422
Cathy Walters
Program Supervisor
(814) 772-2005 ext 447
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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 Child
& Adolescent Partial Hospitalization Program
Description of Service Provided: Group,
Individual and Family Therapy along with Psychiatric
Services. We partner with the Seneca Highlands Intermediate
Unit to provide an emotional/learning support classroom
where Adolescents can attend to get their schooling and
mental health needs met.
Geographic Area of Service:
Potter, McKean, Cameron
Admission Criteria: Major Mental Health
diagnosis and referral from school, doctor or mental health
professional.
How to Access Service: Call
814-274-0977
Address and Hours of Operation: Monday
through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Coudersport Campus - Child & Adolescent PHP
Heidi Eastman, LSW
Program Director
Phone: (814) 274-0977
Fax: (814) 274-0979
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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 S.T.E.P.S.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
(Striving Toward Empowerment and Personal Satisfaction)
Description of Service Provided:
Psychiatric Rehabilitation is to provide mental health
consumers choice within an array of services designed to
assist them in enhancing levels of functioning in specific
life areas including living, working, playing and learning
in their place of choice with the least amount of
professional intervention. We promote and encourage the
overall wellness of each individual and assist them in
reaching their full potential.
Geographic Area of Service:
Elk and Cameron counties
Admission Criteria: The person is 18
years or older and has the presence or history of a serious
mental illness based on medical records. As a result of the
mental illness, the person has a moderate to severe
functional impairment that interferes with or limits role
performance in at least one of the following domains:
educational, social, vocational, self maintenance relative
to the person’s ethnic/cultural environment. The person must
choose to participate.
How to Access Service: Self referrals
can be made by calling the office at 776-2001. A referral
can be made by anyone to Psychiatric Rehabilitation such as
case management, physicians, clergy or family.
Address and Hours of Operation: 324
Allenhurst Ave. Ridgway PA 15853 Monday through Friday
8:30am to 2:30 pm, staff hours are 7a.m. to 3 p.m.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Fees are determined by income and number of dependents.
Services may be paid for by Medical Assistance, Community
Care Behavioral Health, and some private insurance
companies. If an individual has no insurance coverage,
they may request their county of residence MH/MR
administrative office for assistance with payment.
Name of Program Director:
Toni Mosebarger BSN, RN-BC
Main Phone Number: 814-776-2001
Fax Number: 814-772-1650
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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 S.T.A.R.S.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
(Supportive Teamwork Aimed @ Recovery & Success)
S.T.A.R.S. Newsletter
Description of Service Provided:
Psychiatric Rehabilitation seeks to help people determine
the living, working, learning, and social roles they wish to
achieve. Partnering with staff and/or other supports if
desired, they identify what skills they have and what skills
they need to develop. They also determine what supports/
resources they have and the ones that they need to achieve
their goals. They then make a plan for their recovery and
are helped by staff and peers to develop the needed skills
and supports/resources that are unique to achieving their
goals.
Geographic Area of Service:
McKean County
Admission Criteria:
Individuals who are 18 years of age and older and have met
the criteria for medical necessity are the primary
recipients of psychiatric rehabilitation services.
Acceptable diagnoses for the program would be Axis I mental
health disorders such as Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective
Disorder, Psychotic Disorder NOS, Bipolar Disorder, Major
Depressive Disorder, Depressive Disorder NOS or the Axis II
diagnosis of Borderline Personality Disorder. Other
diagnoses may be given exceptions by the managed care
organization.
How to Access Service: Individuals may ask
treatment services such as the psychiatrist, case manager,
outpatient therapist, personal care physician, inpatient
psychiatric services, or community social services agencies
to refer them. They may also self refer by calling for a
personal appointment and tour of the facility.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Fees are determined by income and number of dependents.
Services may be paid for by Medical Assistance, Community
Care Behavioral Health, and some private insurance
companies. If an individual has no insurance coverage,
they may request their county of residence MH/MR
administrative office for assistance with payment.
 Address
and Hours of Operation:
9 Main Street
Bradford, PA 16701
Staffs’ Hours: Monday – Saturday from 8:00am-4:30pm
Program hours: Monday – Friday 8:45am-3:15pm
Saturday – 8:45-2:15pm
Name of Program Director:
Barb Cole
Main Phone Number: 814-362-7464
Fax Number: 814-368-9756
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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 P.R.I.D.E.
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Program
(People Reaching for Independence, Dreams and Excellence)
P.R.I.D.E.
Newsletter
Program
Name: P.R.I.D.E. “People Reaching Independence
Dreams and Excellence”.
Description of Service Provided:
P.R.I.D.E. “Prides” itself as being ever evolving and
changing. As we grow, so does the program. We have many
groups and activities throughout the day that are
facilitated by both staff and PRIDE Members. The groups and
activities are all focused toward recovery and PRIDE members
reaching their goals. Our Mission statement, written by
PRIDE Members, is the following-“PRIDE is dedicated to
partnering with people. We promote and encourage the overall
wellness of each individual and assist them in reaching
their full potential.”
Geographic Area of Service:
Potter and McKean Counties
Admission Criteria: PRIDE partners with
adults 18 years and older with a Mental Health Diagnosis who
are interested in improving their life and working toward
recovery. Please call for more details.
How to Access Service: Call
814-274-0977 or see our address below.
Address and Hours of Operation:
1 North Main Street
3rd floor
Coudersport, PA 16915
Monday through Friday 7:30am to 4:30pm
Name of Program Director:
Heidi Eastman LCSW, CPRP
Main Phone: 814-274-0977
Fax: 814-274-0979
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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Recovery
Description of Service Provided:
The Recovery Program works with mental health consumers who
meet the criteria of Serious Mental Illness and are 18 years
or older. Special authorization exception is needed if the
individual is under 18 years of age. This program is built
on the Key Recovery Concepts of: Hope, Personal
Responsibility, Education, Self-Advocacy and Support. The
course of recovery is individualized and it is important to
understand that the consumers are ultimately the experts in
their own recovery and must take an active role in their own
goal planning. The ultimate goal of the program is to
develop skills necessary for living in the community, so
that one's illness is not the driving force in one's life.
Specific goals that have been addressed include but are not
limited to:
· • Assistance developing and working towards recovery goals
• Activities of daily living
• Assistance accessing housing, income support,
medical, social/recreational, spirituality, educational and
vocational services
• Mental health support and community outreach
• Building social supports
• Reducing relapses and increasing coping skills
• Symptom management
Geographic area of Services:
Elk and Cameron Counties
Admissions Criteria:
Individuals must meet the criteria of Serious Mental Illness
and be age 18 or older.
How to access services:
Recovery referrals can come from a variety of different
sources including: psychiatrists, outpatient therapists,
Partial Hospitalization Program, case managers, psychiatric
hospitals or other service providers involved in the
individual's current treatment.
Address and hours of operation:
111 West Main St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
The Recovery Program works under the concept of
nontraditional hours in order to meet the needs of the
individual.
How the consumers pay for services:
Recovery is funded through Cameron and Elk Mental
Health/Mental Retardation services. There is no charge to
the consumer. *
Name of program director, main office phone number and
fax:
Tracey Williams
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 ext 422
Fax: (814) 772-4348
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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 Family
Based Services
Description of service provided:
Family
Based Services in an intensive, non-traditional therapeutic
program that meets the needs of the family system.
Services are provided for 32 weeks (an 8-month) treatment
period, which can be lengthened or shortened depending on
the needs of the family. The main goals of family
Based Services is to empower parents to care for their
children at home, to strengthen and maintain the family,
improve coping skills, teach positive parenting, provide the
family with case management, and to act as an advocate for
the child.
As
part of this program, a 24-hour crisis hotline is available
to families 7 days a week in the event of a family crisis.
Additionally, Family Based Services staff work
non-traditional hours, which include evenings, and
occasionally weekends if necessary in order to meet the
needs of the family.
The
Family Based team is made up of a master’s level and a
bachelor’s level mental health professional. This team
provides services directly in the home, community, and
school helping the family to identify their strengths, and
assisting them in meeting their needs. Contact
generally consists of one family session per week, one
parent session per week, and an individual session with the
identified child per week. However, if needed
additional session can occur with other family members as
necessary.
Geographic area of service:
Cameron, Elk, and Potter Counties
Admission Criteria:
Children and adolescents can be referred by a number of
sources including family members, schools, primary care
physicians, case managers, an outpatient therapist, the
CASSP program, an inpatient hospital stay, etc. The
referred child needs to meet criteria for a mental health
diagnosis and Family Based Services must be recommended by a
psychologist or a psychiatrist who feels this level of care
is appropriate for the child and their family.
How to Access Service:
Interested individuals can call (814) 772-9540 in Elk and
Cameron Counties, and (814) 274-0350 in Potter County to
talk with program director or a Family Based staff person.
The Elk and Cameron County Office is located in Ridgway
while the Potter County office is located in Coudersport.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Elk and Cameron Counties
305A Race St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Potter County
Gunzburger Annex Building
3rd Floor
1 North Main St.
Coudersport, PA 16915
Office hours are Monday - Friday (Program offices are open
from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM)
However services are provided in the home, school, and
community at times that best fit the family’s needs.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Family
Based Services are provided at no cost to the family.
These services are most often paid for by the medical
assistance program. If you do not have this coverage
however Dickinson Center, Inc. has contacts with the
counties we service for the counties to pay for the service.*
Name of Program
Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Sara L. Stauffer, M.S.
Phone: (814) 772-9540
x131
Program Director
Elk County
Phone: (814) 772-9540
Fax: (814) 772-8335
Potter County
Phone: (814) 274-0350
Fax: (814) 274-7768
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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 Employment
Support Services
Description of Service provided:
Employment Supports Services is a program offered through
Dickinson Center, Inc. and has been serving Cameron,
Potter, and Elk Counties for over seventeen years.
Employment Support Services offers a variety of services.
The services include assisting individuals with mental
health, mental retardation, and/or physical disabilities in
either obtaining or maintaining competitive employment.
Employment
Support Services Includes:
• Job assessments
• Job readiness training
• Job developing
• Job placement
• Volunteering
• Community Based Work Assessment
• On-the-job training
• Social Security Benefits Counseling
• Follow along services
Geographic area of Service
Cameron, Elk and Potter Counties
Admission Criteria:
Employment Support Services admissions criteria include
individuals with mental health, mental retardation, and/or
physical disabilities that have an interest in obtaining or
maintaining competitive employment.
How to access service:
Employment Support Services is funded in part by Cameron and
Elk Mental Health/Mental Retardation services, The Office of
Vocational Rehabilitation, and Potter County Human Services.
We accept referrals from the above and also referrals from
mental health case managers, psychologists, and out-patient
therapists.
Address and hours of operation:
Elk County
DCI Annex Building
111 W. Main St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Potter County
Gunzburger
Annex Building
3rd Floor
1 North Main St.
Coudersport, PA 16915
Employment Support Services hours of operation are varied
from week to week due to the changing schedules of the
consumers served. Our consumers are employed with work
schedules which include first, second, and third shift.
How the consumers pay for services:
Employment Support Services consumers pay for services
through the Office of Vocational Rehabilitation, Cameron and
Elk Mental Health//Mental Retardation Program, and Potter
County Human Services.*
Name of program director, main office phone number and
fax:
Elk and Cameron Counties
Julie Zuroski
Program Supervisor
Phone: (814) 772-2005 ext 423
Fax: (814) 772-4348
Tracey Williams
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 ext 422
Fax: (814) 772-4348
Potter County
Rose Carpenter
Program Director
Phone (814) 260-0088 ext 141
Fax: (814) 260-0129
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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 C.O.P.E.,
Drop in Center C.O.P.E.
Monthly Calendar
Description of services provided
Dickinson Center, Inc.'s C.O.P.E (Coalition of
People Empowered) Drop in Center is a center for
socialization and recreation for individuals of mental
health services in Elk and Cameron Counties. The center has
many activities to offer including but not limited to: pool
table, TV, DVD Player, a library, kitchen, computer and
craft area, membership meetings, wellness and exercise
groups, and WRAP (Wellness Recovery Action Plan). Also,
consumers may attend concerts, amusements parks, picnics and
various recreational events based upon individuals' interest
and the availability of funding.
Geographic area of service:
Elk and Cameron Counties
Admissions Criteria:
The C.O.P.E. Drop in Center admission criteria includes
individual that are over the age of eight-teen and have a
mental health diagnosis.
How to access service:
The C.O.P.E. Drop in Center serves all individuals that fit
the above criteria. The Drop in Center does not accept
referrals from care providers. If an individual is
interested in coming all they need to do it just call
776-2664.
Address and hours of operation:
The C.O.P.E Drop in Center is located at 305 B Race St.
Ridgway, PA 15853.
The Hours of Operation include:
· Sunday 1:00PM - 7:30PM
Monday 4:00PM – 8:00PM
· Tuesday 4:00PM – 8:00PM
· Wednesday 4:00PM – 8:00PM
· Thursday 4:00PM – 8:00PM
· Friday 4:00PM – 8:00PM
How consumers pay for services:
The C.O.P.E-Drop in Center is funded by Cameron and Elk
Mental Health and Mental Retardation Program.
There is no cost to the individuals served at the center.*
Name of program director, main office phone number and
fax:
Julie Zuroski
Program Supervisor
Phone: (814) 772-2005 ext 423
Fax: (814) 772-4348
Tracey Williams
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 ext 422
Fax: (814) 772-4348
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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Crisis
Intervention Services
Description of Services Provided:
The program provides telephone, walk-in and mobile crisis
intervention during routine office hours Monday through
Friday. Crisis personnel will provide telephone support to
persons needing to talk about an issue. Should a consumer
request a face to face assessment, walk-in or mobile crisis
services will be arranged. A Crisis Worker will work with
the consumer to identify the least restrictive and most
appropriate level of care to address the consumer’s clinical
needs. Most often consumers are referred for outpatient
treatment and at times assistance is provided arranging
inpatient hospital care. Please note that only telephone
support and walk in services at the Coudersport or Ridgway
location are available to Cameron County residents.
Geographic area of service:
Elk, Cameron and Potter Counties
Admissions Criteria: Services are provided to
any person 14 years of age or older at their request.
Persons under the age of 14 will receive services at the
request of a parent or guardian.
How to Access Service:
Please call the Crisis line 814-274-8729 during routine
office hours.
Address and hours of operation:
Cameron/Elk County
110 Lincoln Street
Ridgway, PA 15853
M-F 8am - 4pm
814-776-2145 Crisis Line 814-274-8729
After Hours Emergency Services call 800-652-0562
Elk & Cameron County After-Hours
Emergency Delegate Services Manager:
Ellen Taylor
Potter
County
Gunzburger
Annex Building
3rd Floor
1 North Main St.
Coudersport, PA 16915
M-Th 8am - 5pm, F 8am-4pm
814-274-8651 Crisis Line 814-274-8729
After Hours Emergency Services dial 911 and ask for the
Mental Health delegate on call.
How consumers pay for services:
Community Care Behavioral Health is the principle payor.
Additional treatment fees beyond Crisis/Emergency Services
are paid for by the individual or his/her insurance carrier.*
Name of program director, main office phone number and
fax:
Steve Symans
Program Director
Phone:
(814) 274-8729
Fax: (814) 274-8652
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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 Family
Group Decision Making
Description of service provided:
Family Group Decision Making is a voluntary,
strength based, family driven planning process to find
solutions for a family crisis. The planning is unique
because all plans are developed by family and extended
family or community members that the family itself invites
to a conference.
Geographic area of service:
Elk County
Admission Criteria:
Family must reside in Elk County.
How to Access Service:
Contact the Program Coordinator for referral information.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Courthouse Annex
300 Center St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
M-F 8am-4pm
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
There is no fee to consumers.*
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Kristen Williams
Program Director
Ridgway
Phone: (814) 772-2807
Fax: (814) 772-8823
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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 Forensics
Description of service provided:
Provides in jail assessment, psychiatric services and
ongoing treatment services to incarcerated populations. Also
provides lethality assessments and on site trainings for all
prison personnel. Targeted assessments are also offered to
the Courts to assist in sentencing recommendations.
Geographic area of service:
Elk, Cameron, and Potter Counties
Admission Criteria:
Participants must be involved in the criminal justice system
and have an Axis I mental health issue requiring treatment.
How to Access Service:
Referrals are accepted from the Courts, all probation
departments, state Parole Agents, and corrections staff.
Address and Hours of Operation:
110 Lincoln St.,
Ridgway, PA 15853
Hours: Monday through Friday 8am - 4:30pm
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
This is a grant-funded service. Consumers do not pay
for services except psychiatric services after release.*
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Dave Webster, MA, LCSW
Program Director
Office Phone: (814) 776-0242
Cell Phone: (814) 335-1480
Fax: (814) 776-1470
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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Outpatient
Mental Health Counseling
Description of service provided:
Using a variety of treatment models and techniques,
counseling/therapy is provided to individuals, couples,
families and groups of all ages to alleviate the symptoms of
mental illness or restore previous levels of functioning.
Treatment options include; counseling/therapy, medication
monitoring and management through a psychiatric nurse and
psychiatrist, and/or crisis services.
Geographic
area of service:
Potter & Elk
Counties
Admission Criteria:
Needed services are determined after a face-to-face
appointment with a clinician to address presenting problem
areas, as well as past personal history.
How to Access Service:
Services are most commonly accessed through phone contact
with the office, a referral from a family physician, or
referral from other social service providers. Crisis
Services, for emergent care needs, can be accessed Monday -
Friday 8am - 5pm.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Elk County
110 Lincoln St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
220 Parade St.
St. Marys, PA 15857
Potter County
Gunzburger Annex
Building
3rd Floor
1 North Main St.
Coudersport, PA 16915
Day and evening appointments are available.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Services are billed through third party insurance or based
on a sliding fee scale based on household income.*
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Elk County
- Ridgway
Phone: (814) 776-2145
Fax: (814) 776-1470
Elk County
-
St. Marys
Phone: (814) 834-9722
Fax: (814) 834-9723
Potter County
Phone: (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 274-8652
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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 Crossroads
Description of Service Provided:
Crossroads is a day treatment program for adolescents
struggling with the symptoms associated with a mental health
diagnosis. Group, individual, and family therapy are offered
in addition to medication management. Cognitive behavioral
interventions focus on improving interpersonal relationships
and symptom management, while overall increasing an
adolescent’s ability to be successful at home, in school,
and in their community.
Crossroads includes an academic component, which allows
program participants to remain in their home school
district. A teacher is available to provide instruction
 while a mental health worker is present in the academic
milieu to provide therapeutic interventions.
Geographic Area of Service:
Elk, Cameron, McKean, and
Jefferson Counties.
Admission Criteria: Consumers admitted
to Crossroads must be 11-18 years old, enrolled in a school
district, and have an Axis I mental health diagnosis.
Additionally, the level of care provided by Crossroads must
be determined as medically necessary by a psychiatrist,
licensed psychologist, or primary care physician.
How to Access Service: Admittance to
Crossroads begins with a referral from a parent, school
personnel, therapist, counselor, psychologist, or a
physician. A referral may be made by calling 814-389-4515.
Upon a referral an intake interview will be scheduled to
determine appropriateness of services.
Address and Hours of Operation:
763 Johnsonburg Road
Mailbox # 37
St. Marys Pa, 15857
Consumers attend Crossroads from 8:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. 5
days a week during the school year and 3-4 days per week
during the summer months.
Name of Program Director:
Tonya Wolfe
Phone: (814) 389-4515
Fax: (814) 781-8298
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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 Blended
Case Management
Description of service provided:
Blended Case Management is a
voluntary program that provides services to adults and
children with a primary diagnosis of mental illness. These
consumers also must meet specific mental health criteria
established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to
participate. Case Managers assist their consumers in gaining
access, coordinating and monitoring necessary mental health,
medical, social, educational, and other eligible services to
successfully remain in the community.
The frequency of
contact is determined by need, but at minimum, should
include every 30 days for children and every 60 days for
adults.
Consumers also have the availability of utilizing the Crisis
Hotline after hours to reach the on-call case manager.
Forensic Case Management:
A Blended Case Manager is available to coordinate with the
Elk County Prison and Dickinson Center, Inc. Forensic Program to
assist with coordinating treatment and accessing services
while in the prison setting, as well as the transition from
incarceration into the community.
Geographic area of service:
Elk and Cameron Counties
Admission Criteria:
PDF Forms:
Children's Case Management Referral
Form
Adult Case Management Referral Form
(Requires
Adobe Acrobat Reader)
How to Access Service:
Referral form completed by a provider, which includes
documentation of mental health diagnosis and criteria.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Mailing Address:
110 Lincoln St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Site
Locations:
Elk County
111 West
Main St.
Ridgway, PA 15853
Cameron County
27 East
Fourth St.
Emporium, Pa. 15834
Services are provided using both traditional and
non-traditional hours.
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Consumers do not directly pay for this service.
Funding is provided by Medical Assistance, Community Care
Behavioral Health or Cameron/Elk County MH/MR program.*
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Elk & Cameron Counties
Denise Tutton
Program Director
Phone: (814) 772-2005 x429
Fax: (814) 776-0234
Community Programs Coordinator
Jim Prosper
Phone: (814) 776-2145 x269
Fax: (814) 776-1470
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 Children's
Outpatient Services
Description of service provided:
Children present for outpatient services at DCI for a wide
range of mental health concerns (e.g. ADHD, adjustment
issues, depression, anxiety, etc.) Therapy with
children is typically different than therapy experienced by
adult clients. Younger children may engage in play
therapy (e.g. playing with toys or games) or art therapy
(e.g., painting or drawing) during sessions. Older
children and adolescents may engage in more traditional talk
therapy to address their mental health issues. When
serious underlying emotional problems are determined, the
child may be referred to a psychiatrist for consideration of
medications to support the child with his/her recovery.
DCI has launched a School Based outpatient program in Elk
County schools effective September 2008. H.O.P.E.
(Helping Our Pupils Excel) will provide for ready access to
mental health treatment in a school-based setting. This
service will be able to reach high school students that may
not be able to access services in a traditional OP setting.
Parental involvement is strongly encouraged and supported by
the program. Similar program services are already
operational in Potter County's school classrooms.
Geographic area of service:
Elk, Cameron, and Potter Counties
Admission Criteria:
Children and adolescents can be referred by a number of
sources including family members, schools, primary care
physicians, case managers, etc. Requests for
children's outpatient services are evaluated by a mental
health professional who assists in determining the
appropriateness of outpatient services. The referred
child needs to meet criteria for a mental health diagnosis
to be able to be seen in the outpatient setting.
How to Access Service:
 Interested individuals can
call (814) 776-2145 in Elk County, and (814) 486-0554 in
Cameron County to talk with a mental health professional
about scheduling an intake session. The Elk County
Outpatient clinic is located in Ridgway while the Cameron
County clinic is located in Emporium. For school based
services in Potter County (Coudersport) please contact (814)
271-8651 for more information.
Address and Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday (Hours of operation vary on a daily basis)
How Individuals Pay for the Service:
Clients can pay for outpatient services by Medicaid, private
insurance, or self pay. If a family does not have
insurance coverage, a sliding fee scale can be utilized to
determine payment for services based upon the family's
income level.*
Name of Program Director, Main Office Phone Number and Fax:
Suzy Meyer-Page
Director of Children's Services
Elk County Services
Phone: (814) 772-2145
Fax: (814) 776-1470
Cameron
County Services
Phone: (814) 486-0554
Fax: (814) 486-1282
Potter
County Services
Phone: (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 274-8652
Mental Health
Coordinator
David Webster
Phone: (814) 776-0242
or (814) 274-8651
Fax: (814) 776-1470 or (814) 274-8652
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Rural Health Center
Description of Service Provided: This
program is an integration/collaboration between Behavioral
Health and Medical Health Services in a Primary Care
setting. This program provides Outpatient Mental Health
counseling to children, adults and families. In this
setting, it provides an opportunity for consultation with
the individual’s primary care provider as needed.
Geographic Area of Service: The program
is located at 5 Health Care Centers.
There are 3 locations in Potter
County: Port Allegany, Coudersport, and
Ulysses, PA.
Two locations are in Emporium (Cameron
County).
Admission Criteria: This service is
provided at Federally Qualified Health Care Centers. For
those who have no insurance coverage, fees are based on a
sliding income scale. Individuals who have health insurance
benefits are also accepted.
How to Access Service: Individuals can
self refer by calling one of the offices to schedule an
appointment. When you call, please provide information
regarding the referral reason. Issues addressed in therapy
vary from depression, anxiety, and work related concerns, to
children with behavior problems, attention difficulties,
and/or adjustment issues. We also provide referrals to other
services and/or programs if we find another service might be
more beneficial.
Locations and Hours of Operation:
Potter County
Northern Potter Health Center
814) 848-7555
Mondays 8 a.m. to 12 noon.
Coudersport
(814) 274-9198
Tuesdays 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays 8:30 a.m. to 10:30
a.m.
Port Allegany
(814) 642-7205
Wednesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays
from 11:30a.m. to 4 p.m.
Cameron County
Emporium Health Care Center
288 Sizerville Road
Emporium PA 15834
(814) 486-0810
Mondays 8 to 5, Fridays 8 to 4
Cameron County
Health Care Center
90 E Second St.
Emporium, PA 15834
(814) 486-0810
Tuesdays 9 to 6, Thursdays 8 to 5
Name of Program Director(s):
Potter County
Jennifer Morrison,
LCSW
(814) 642-7205
Cameron County
Leah Dippold, LCSW
(814) 486-0810
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* The program is funded through
Cameron and Elk MH/MR Program, Potter County Human Services,
Elk County Children & Youth Services, McKean County
Department of Human Services, grants, United Fund and United
Way, third-party insurance, or private pay.
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