Horizon House, often referred to in the context of its community-based services, is a comprehensive mental health and behavioral health treatment facility. Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and extending services into Delaware, Horizon House is dedicated to providing holistic, integrated care to individuals with mental illness and substance use disorders.
Location and Address
Horizon House has multiple locations, but its primary site is in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Key locations include:
- Philadelphia, PA: Stokley Street building
- Delaware: New Castle and Sussex Counties.
Primary Purpose
The primary purpose of Horizon House is to support individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and substance use disorders, helping them achieve recovery and independence. The facility focuses on community-based treatment, rehabilitation, and support services tailored to meet individual needs.
Main Services and Target Population
Horizon House offers a range of services aimed at adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The main services include treatment planning, rehabilitation activities, and coordination of community supports. The target population includes individuals who have not been adequately served by traditional mental health services.
Key Services and Programs
Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
ACT is an evidence-based recovery model providing 24/7, 365-day support services to individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. Services include treatment, rehabilitation, and support in areas such as psychiatry, mental health, drug and alcohol treatment, vocational training, housing, and nursing.
Locations
Available in Philadelphia, Delaware, Montgomery, and Lehigh Counties in PA, and New Castle and Sussex Counties in DE.
Community Outreach, Recovery, & Empowerment (CORE)
CORE is designed to assist individuals with long histories of serious mental illness, providing case management and treatment services. These services include psychiatric services, individual and group outpatient therapy, self-help groups, medication management, and skill building.
Location: Philadelphia County.
Case Management
Case management services coordinate community resources and services tailored to meet the individual needs of adults with severe and persistent mental illness. The goal is to promote health, wellness, and recovery, leading to increased self-sufficiency.
Locations: Philadelphia County, PA, and New Castle County, DE.
Levels of Care
Community-Based Treatment
Horizon House offers community-based treatment services, which include treatment planning, rehabilitation activities, and coordination of community supports. This approach is designed to help individuals manage symptoms, improve life skills, and live independently.
Outpatient Services
Outpatient services are available, including individual and group therapy, psychiatric services, and medication management. These services are part of the CORE and case management programs.
Staff and Expertise
Interdisciplinary Teams
Horizon House employs interdisciplinary teams that include specialists in psychiatry, mental health, drug and alcohol treatment, vocational training, housing, and nursing. These teams work collaboratively to address a wide range of treatment and rehabilitation issues.
Key Staff Qualifications
For specific inquiries about staff qualifications, contact Rashidah Inge at 215-386-3838, ext. 12381 or [email protected] for ACT programs in Philadelphia.
Treatment Approach
Holistic and Integrated Care
Horizon House utilizes a holistic approach aimed at addressing an individual’s psychiatric, medical, and behavioral health impediments. The treatment approach is person-first and oriented towards recovery, focusing on treatment planning, rehabilitation activities, and coordination of community supports.
Evidence-Based Practices
The facility implements evidence-based practices, including ACT and CORE programs, which are designed to support individuals in achieving and maintaining stability while minimizing their use of emergency behavioral health systems.
Unique Features
Comprehensive Community Support
Horizon House stands out for its comprehensive community support services, which are tailored to meet individual needs. This includes 24/7 support through ACT and extensive case management services.
Collaborative Decision-Making
The facility emphasizes collaborative decision-making between the interdisciplinary team and the individual receiving services, helping individuals maximize their self-control over symptoms and minimize interference with daily life.
Accreditations and Quality Measures
Accreditation
Horizon House is accredited for Residential Treatment Services in PA and for Assertive Community Treatment and Case Management/Service Coordination in Delaware.
Admission Process and Insurance
Admission Process
The admission process typically involves referrals, which can be initiated through various channels. For ACT programs, referral packets can be emailed to [email protected]. For case management, referrals can be sent via email to [email protected] or by fax at 215-495-0278.
Insurance
While specific insurance details are not provided, inquiries about accepted insurance types can be directed to the contact numbers listed for each program.
Contact Information
For more information or to initiate the admission process, contact:
- ACT Programs: Rashidah Inge at 215-386-3838, ext. 12381 or [email protected]
- Case Management: 215-386-3838, ext. 12382 or [email protected]
