“To keep the lights on” has been the words used by Walter Gordon to describe the primary job of the PMHC Board of Directors. Mr. Gordon or “Walt” has been doing that, and so much more, in the 39 years that he has been an active member of the Board and 18 of those years as Board President.  

Walt has been a loyal and enthusiastic supporter of Penndel Mental Health Center. He has been steadfast in not only making sure that the lights stay on, but also ensuring that we uphold our Mission and give the best and most professional behavioral health and intellectual disabilities treatment, services and supports to the Lower Bucks County community.  

It is with appreciation and admiration to Walt’s 39 years of service to our Agency that we acknowledge his decision to step down as Board President. 

And so, at the Annual meeting on April 12^th – for the first time since 2004 – a new Board President was voted in. We welcome William Massinger as Board President and say a heartfelt Thank You to Walt Gordon for his many dedicated years of service. 

We will continue to keep the lights on. 

 

 

 

 

 

In an effort to move the agency forward, we are introducing Juneteenth as a holiday acknowledged and celebrated by Penndel Mental Health Center.

Juneteenth (officially Juneteenth National Independence Day) commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African-Americans. It is also often observed for celebrating African-American culture. Juneteenth’s commemoration is on the anniversary date of the June 19, 1865, announcement proclaiming freedom for enslaved people in Texas, which was the last state of the Confederacy with institutional slavery.

Juneteenth is celebrated on June 19th, therefore, the agency will be closed in observance of Juneteenth on Monday, June 20th.

In addition, we will host in house celebrations on holidays such as Martin Luther King Day and Veterans Day.

We, as an Agency, try every day to make lives better for our clients, our employees and each other. Our efforts are not always overtly visible and we may not always succeed, but we will always commit to trying.

 

The Cares Cupboard at Penndel Mental Health Center was recently restocked thanks to the generous donation from Wawa. PMHC is grateful to have this partnership with Wawa as we battle food insecurity in Bucks County. If you would like to make a donation to Cares Cupboard you can contact Judy McCoy at 267-587-2369. If you need assistance from The Cares Cupboard you can call 215-757-8611 Monday thru Friday between 8:30am and 4:30pm.

 

 

 

Karen Graff presents Bucks County Commissioner Robert J. Harvie Jr. a welcome packet as he tours the main center facility. Mr. Harvie spent time meeting and interacting with staff at PMHC.

 

• COVID-19 Update (JUNE 2022): Please be assured that the health and safety of PMHC employees and clients remains our top priority. Our executive management and operational leaders continue to monitor the advice of the Center for Disease Control, World Health Organization and other health agencies in Bucks County and in Pennsylvania.  

  So as to comply with the most current guidance offered by the CDC, we will continue our policy of expecting all employees, guests, visitors, clients, etc. to wear masks or face coverings while inside all of our buildings. While in our buildings everyone must adhere to social distancing of at least 6 feet.   

  Our buildings are not yet operating at 100% capacity, so we continue to offer a combination of on-site and virtual services at Main Center, 919 Durham Road and Cabot Boulevard.   

  • Hours of Operation for our “Main Center” at 1517 Durham Road are Monday-Thursday, 8AM-7PM and Friday, 8AM-5PM.  Saturday office hours are 9AM-3PM.       
  • Office hours for our 919 Durham Road building, which provides Outpatient Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol services, are Monday through Friday 8:00AM – 5PM.   Some evening hours are available.
  • 2005 Cabot Boulevard offices are also open to the public, though many outreach staff housed at this building continue to work off-site and are not in the building on a regular basis. 

   

  • 2005 Cabot Boulevard offices are also open to the public, though most outreach staff housed at this building continue to work off-site and are not in the building on a regular basis.  

   

  WE ARE OPEN to all referrals for intake assessments.  Please call 215-752-1541 and follow the prompts to hear options for obtaining an Intake Assessment, which includes Open Access walk-in appointments, M-Th 8AM-3PM and Fridays 8AM-12PM.

  PMHC is conducting therapy sessions and medication visits on-site, though there are still limited options for clients to obtain treatment through telehealth. Clients and families should consult with their prescriber and/or therapist to determine the best course of treatment going forward.

  The Acute Partial Hospital program, the Transitional Outpatient Program (TOP) and all Outpatient Group therapy are being provided on-site, though sometimes with reduced participants, so as to adhere to the updated social distancing standards.   

  The following outreach services will continue to operate through a combination of community-based, face-to-face and virtual/telehealth sessions and visits.    

  • Blended Case Management, Administrative Case Management and PATH Services 
  • Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS) and Family Based Services 
  • Intellectual Disabilities Supports Coordination 

  The Assertive Community Treatment Team and the Forensic (FSP) Community Treatment Team continue to operate in the community.  

  Our Cares Cupboard Food Pantry is open to all residents of Bucks County.     

  Crisis services continue to be available 24/7 by calling Lenape Valley Crisis Center at 1-800-499-7455.  

   

  As we have seen before, new cases of the COVID-19 virus can often surge, so our protocols can change to address these surges by modifying our services, office hours etc. Please continue to check back for updates.

• On May 4, 2021 PMHC has once again established our Caring Chain support group. This group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 7-8p. It is open to all members of the community who have a loved one impacted by mental illness. There is no cost and it is run by a licensed therapist (although it is a support group, not a therapy group). There is also no sign-up or referral needed. Interested members of the community can simply join in via the link https://8×8.vc/penndelm/leigh.carter or the call-in number 1-888-633-0347/meeting ID: 185 680 76

 

• Attention: There are immediate openings in the Peer Support Program at PMHC. Certified Peer Specialists offer you something that other mental health professionals cannot, shared understanding. Peer Specialists are individuals in recovery from substance abuse and/or a mental health disorder. Their life experiences and recovery process allows them to give support in such a way that others can benefit from their experiences. Through a shared understanding and respect they are able to build trust and create connections with the individuals they support. This program is FREE for Magellan/Medicaid subscribers. For more information please contact Robin Sturdevant, Certified Peer Specialist Supervisor at 215-752-1541 x1707 or rsturdevante@penndelmhc.org.  

 

 

 

 

 

   

Thank you United Way for your generous PPE donations!!