Adult Treatment Programs
Stairways Behavioral Health assists adults with mental health care needs at any stage in their recovery through comprehensive rehabilitation, treatment and support programs.
Stairways supports adults in building the skills needed to live, work, learn, and participate fully in the community through a wide range of services, including treatment programs, skill-building programs, drug and alcohol treatment, outreach services, housing support, adult education, employment services, and social opportunities.
The most progressive mental health care provider in Erie County, Stairways serves more than 6,000 each year. Most programs are covered by Medicare and Medicaid or private insurance, depending on eligibility.
Outpatient Mental Health
Stairways Outpatient Clinic offers compassionate, holistic mental health care for individuals experiencing serious mental illness, depression, anxiety, trauma, and other emotional challenges. Our experienced clinicians provide personalized support through individual and group therapy, psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing assessment.
Outpatient counseling provides a safe, confidential space to talk openly about life’s challenges while developing practical tools to manage symptoms, strengthen relationships, and improve overall wellbeing. Our counselors are highly trained professionals who incorporate both evidence-based treatments and alternative therapeutic approaches tailored to each individual’s needs.
New clients begin with an intake appointment, where a clinician gathers information to better understand each individual’s needs and develop a personalized treatment plan. Services may include therapy, psychiatric care, or both. Clients must be able to communicate independently or with the assistance of an interpreter.
The Outpatient Clinic is committed to providing safe and effective treatment. In some cases, certain medications may not be prescribed if they do not align with clinical safety guidelines or an individual’s specific needs.
Our goal is to help individuals build skills, gain insight, and develop the support needed to live healthier, more meaningful lives. If you or someone you care about is seeking support, our team is here to help guide you.
- To get started, call 814-454-5686 to schedule an intake appointment. Press “1” and leave a message with your name, date of birth, Social Security number, and insurance information.
Stairways Outpatient Mental Health Clinic
Location: 2910 State Street, Erie, PA 16508
Phone: 814.454.5686
(New Clients / Intake = Press "1", and be prepared to leave a message with your name, date of birth, social security number and insurance information.)
The Assertive Community Treatment (ACT)
The goal is to help clients reduce hospitalizations, increase independent living in the community, build more positive relationships, secure employment and experience an overall greater satisfaction with life.
The ACT team, consisting of a psychiatrist, therapists, nurses, mental health workers, peer specialists and a team leader, collaborates closely with each consumer to find various services that promote physical and emotional wellness.
A dedicated ACT Team provides such things as: Service coordination to meet individual needs, Psychiatric services, Individual and group therapy, Substance abuse counseling, Work related services, Daily living skills, Social and interpersonal relationship counseling, Leisure-time skill training, Family education and support, Peer support services.
The ACT Team provides the intensive rehabilitation, treatment and support services geared toward assisting that client achieve his or her life goals.
Referrals are approved through Community Care Behavioral Health, as eligibility criteria is specific.
Location: 2185 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814.464.8306
Blended Case Management (BCM)
Blended Case Management can help in the following areas:
Mental Health - a BCM is an advocate, guide, and support person, assisting in assessment and service planning, coordination of care with mental health providers, and problem resolution. If needed, BCMs assist in crisis situations and support the client through the mental health assessment process.
Housing - helping our consumers find safe, affordable housing by linking them with HUD and other subsidized programs as well as private landlords.
Education and Work - working with educational and vocational supports to develop plans focused on an individual's potential and success.
Income and Benefits - assessing one's income and health insurance, including entitlements, and then advocating in the best interest of the consumer and family for support and community resources.
Physical Health Care - connecting individuals with primary care physicians and specialists as needed to address integrated physical and emotional wellness.
Location: 2185 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814.453.5806
Mobile Medication Management
For persons diagnosed with a serious mental Illness, taking psychiatric medications can be confusing and frustrating. Many people stop taking their medications as prescribed, often leading to psychiatric hospitalizations and/or mental health crises. The goal of the program is for medications to be taken consistently, safely, as prescribed and ultimately independently. Each person is met at the level of care they require from daily home visits to reminder phone calls. The program operates 7 days a week.
REFERRAL FORMLocation: 2185 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814.878.3573
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
Psychiatric Rehabilitation is a skills-building program to help people living with serious mental illness realize meaningful goals and lead more fulfilling lives. Staff meet with people inside or outside their homes to develop skills in the areas of living and wellness, education, vocation and socialization.
Location: 2185 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814.878.5300
New Opportunities Employee Assistance Program
Businesses interested in contracting with New Opportunities EAP to establish this benefit for your employees can contact through the information below.
Location: 2185 West 8th Street, Erie, PA 16505
Phone: 814.878.3433
Email: [email protected]
