PsychoSocial Rehabilitation Unit (PSRU)
Erie, Pennsylvania
429 West 6th Street
Erie, Pennsylvania 16507
(814) 459-0618
Fax: (814) 459-0682
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- Delinquent, dependent, and/or mental health system females, between the ages of 13-18, who are Medicaid eligible.
Key Services
- Medically necessary mental health treatment.
- Accredited by The Joint Commission and is enrolled as a Pennsylvania Medicaid Provider (Type 01).
- The average length of stay is contingent upon client need and progress.
Located in Erie's downtown residential community and situated in a two-story Victorian style home, PSRU is a 13-bed, staff secure residential treatment facility. Each client's course of treatment is designed through a multi-disciplinary team approach which includes assessment, treatment planning, and intervention strategies. All clients partipate in an intensive group curriculum to include anger management, social skill development and the use of the Balanced and Restorative Justice (BARJ) concept. The goal is to address clients' emotional needs and assist them in developing the skills necessary to function in the least restrictive environment that is clinically appropriate. This is accomplished by using various treatment approaches to include, but not limited to, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, aggression replacement training, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, with a focus on individual, group, and family counseling.
Frequently Asked Questions
What personal items am I permitted to bring?
Personal pictures, appropriate clothing, a stuffed animal, and hygiene items (no alcohol or
solvents).
Who can visit me and when?
Pre-arranged visits with family members. Visits are on weekends, but certain exceptions to this
schedule may be approved via the supervisor.
Can I earn home passes?
Yes. Therapeutic leaves are determined on an individualized basis and based on treatment
progress and stability.
Can I make phone calls and whom can I call?
Yes, one call per week to parent/legal guardian. Staff members administer the phone calls. You
can earn a second phone call once you obtain status 3.
Can I send and receive mail?
Yes, you can send and receive mail. You will be required to open incoming mail in front of a
staff member for security purposes.
Can I earn my high school diploma or GED?
Yes, we provide educational services on-site, year round. We offer credits that are transferable
to your home school, Special Education classes and GED preparation and exams. Off-site SAT
testing is arranged by the school as well.
Will I have the opportunity to do community service?
Yes. Everyone has the opportunity to do community service on grounds and depending on
privilege status community service may be performed off-site.
Can I get a job on or off program grounds?
Yes, we offer a job training program in our school through which clients can earn money
towards their restitution. No off ground jobs are permitted.
Will my family be involved in my treatment?
Yes, family involvement is strongly encouraged and is an integral part of treatment and
reintegration. All treatment plan updates, quarterly reports, and court progress reports will be
sent to the parent/legal guardian.
Will you provide transportation to the program once I am committed?
Yes, we provide transportation.
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