Adult Psychiatric Programs

It is common for adults to experience sadness, moodiness, anxiety or irritability at times. But when these feelings persist to the point that they interfere with a person’s ability to function normally at home, at work or in social situations, it may be signs of a mental health disorder. Because the symptoms of mental illnesses often develop over time, it is important to recognize early warning signs reflective in a persons feelings or behavior. This can aid in getting an individual help early that can reduce the severity of their illness.

Outpatient Psychiatric Treatment for Adults

Learn more about our outpatient services

Our Adult Outpatient Psychiatric Program is a less restrictive level of care than our Inpatient Program. It requires that patients come to the psychiatric clinic or facility only during treatment hours. This allows for easier maintenance of their normal family and school commitments. Patients who have completed an inpatient psychiatric program typically continue treatment in an outpatient psychiatric program.

This program provides therapeutic and diagnostic treatment planning specific to the needs of the adult, including psychiatry and individual, family and group therapies.

Accepts patients ages 18 and older.

Partial Hospitalization Psychiatric Treatment for Adults

Learn more about our partial hospitalization services

The Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP) offered here is designed to help adults cope with behavioral health symptoms that are significantly impacting their day-to-day lives.

This program is ideal as a step-up from outpatient psychiatric services or a step-down from inpatient psychiatric services.

Accepts patients ages 18 and older.

Inpatient Psychiatric Treatment for Adults

Learn more about our inpatient services

Our Adult Inpatient Psychiatric Program is designed for individuals whose social, emotional or behavioral disorders are severe enough that they are unable to function normally in school, home or a community setting.

This program provides therapeutic and diagnostic treatment planning specific to the individual needs of the patient, including psychiatry and individual, family and group therapies.

Accepts patients ages 18 and older.

Specialized Psychiatric Services and Clinics

Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) offers multiple specialized services and clinics to meet the needs of adults with chronic mental health conditions. Specialized services and clinics include the Clozaril Clinic, Advancement in Recovery (AIR) Program — Opioid Treatment Program, Mental Illness and Intellectual Disabilities Clinic, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and CAPSTONE Program — First Episode Psychosis. Additionally, PPI offers Hispanic Psychiatric Programs for the Spanish-speaking population suffering from a mental illness.

Our Mental Health Support Group offers a supportive space for those on their wellness journey. Facilitated by mental health professionals, the group encourages discussion, learning and peer support. Focusing on practical strategies for wellness and recovery, it's an ideal environment for anyone seeking understanding and community in their mental health journey.

The group meets every Tuesday in the Brass Rail Dining Room at PPI's North Third Street location from 7 to 8 p.m.

How to enter a mental health treatment program

Doctor and health care professionals

To make a referral for a patient who is medically cleared and needs inpatient mental health treatment, please contact the Admissions Department at:

(717) 782-6493
or (866) 746-2496.

Patients, family members and friends

If anyone other than a doctor is making a referral to one of our treatment programs, please know that a patient must be willing to sign in for voluntary treatment. To begin the process, contact the Admissions Department at:

(717) 782-6493
or (866) 746-2496.

Be advised that we do not admit walk-in patients at our psychiatric hospital or clinics.