ABOUT MERCY HOUSE
Located in Meadville, Pennsylvania, Mercy House is a privately operated nonprofit facility that constitutes approximately 58 percent of all treatment facilities in the state. Specifically, it falls within the 76 percent of Pennsylvania facilities that offer outpatient treatment. Its services are designed to assist individuals and families struggling with mental health disorders and substance use.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The stated objective of Mercy House, according to its website, is to help clients realize their potential and lead fulfilling lives. To achieve this goal, the center’s treatment team employs complementary therapy approaches and techniques that encompass both individuals and their families.
The range of issues addressed by the treatment team includes depression, anxiety, PTSD, relationship problems, eating disorders, self-harm, and grief. In addition, the programming incorporates substance abuse services, such as intake assessments for drug and alcohol treatment, as well as substance use counseling.
Suboxone Groups, held on the first and third Wednesday of each month, offer support and tackle issues related to suboxone. Meanwhile, RecoverUse is an evening drug and alcohol treatment group where clients also engage in individual counseling. Programming includes instruction in relapse prevention, identification of triggers and cravings, learning effective thinking strategies, and 12-step education.
Aftercare groups and anger management groups are also available.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
As conveyed on its website, Mercy House’s treatment team encompasses therapists, case managers, a pastor, and social workers. However, a survey conducted by Best-rehabs.com revealed that a loved one of a former client rated the staff’s level of experience as one out of five stars.
REVIEWS
As of now, Best-rehabs.com has not received any reviews from former clients or staff members of this facility. However, 19 individuals who have reviewed Mercy House of Meadville on its Facebook page—which the facility has the ability to manage—gave it an average rating of 4.7 out of five stars. Most reviewers praised the center and its staff for their professionalism and genuine concern for the clients. One reviewer wrote, “The staff is very professional, yet they show the kind of concern for an individual you do not always find in other intensive treatment programs. The team will go above and beyond in teaching you the tools you will need to have the best chance at staying clean and sober.”
FINANCING
According to Mercy House’s website, it accepts various insurance plans and offers self-pay options for individuals without coverage.
[1] Information obtained from: Mercy House of Meadville Facebook page.