Psychiatric Rehabilitation
Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
A mental health diagnosis doesn’t have to keep Pennsylvanians from living full, active lives. Skills of Central PA offers both mobile and site-based psychiatric rehabilitation services for adults 18 and older.
Our personalized services help adults regain confidence in everything from daily living tasks to job assistance. Live, socialize, and work within the community without fear or frustration. We meet you where you are, whether that’s at your home or within the community.
Explore what our psychiatric rehabilitation programs offer, then reach out to the Skills Psychiatric Rehabilitation team with questions or to learn how to get help.
What is Psychiatric Rehabilitation?
You may not be sure exactly what psychiatric rehabilitation services are. With Skills of Central PA, we focus on person-centered programs designed to help individuals diagnosed with a serious mental health condition become thriving members of the community.
Unlike traditional clinic-based therapy that focuses on diagnosis and management, we focus on helping you work toward your life goals and build the confidence to succeed. We support you as you live, learn, work, and socialize within your community. To do this, we share these approaches:
Build valuable connections with your peers and others in the community
Develop stress management and coping skills
Learn essential life skills
Who Benefits from Psychiatric Rehabilitation?
Our programs are available for adults living with a mental health diagnosis that impacts their daily life activities and who want to:
Be an integral part of the world around them
Become more independent in their own homes
Build or strengthen friendships
End social isolation
Reenter or enter the workforce or continue their education
You Choose Your Path
People are different, and that extends to how they reach out for help. Some prefer the comfort of familiar surroundings, while others prefer a change of scenery, which is why Skills of Central PA offers two models for its psychiatric rehabilitation services.
Mobile Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
Our Mobile Services deliver direct, one-on-one skill building where you need it. A dedicated specialist works with you in your home, local business (work environment), or other community location to help you develop any or all of the following skill sets.
Community Mobility: Learn to navigate public transportation, go shopping for groceries and other necessities, and get to appointments or community events.
In-Home Skills: Learn how to budget, organize your home, and plan and prepare meals.
Problem Solving: Learn how to overcome anxiety and solve issues in real-time in settings you frequent, such as what to do if your appointment is running late and bus schedules don’t align with the delay.
Self-Advocacy: Learn how to speak up for yourself and communicate with others at appointments, while completing your education, running errands, or working.
Mobile psychiatric rehabilitation services are available in Centre, Clinton, and Lycoming counties.
Site-Based Psychiatric Rehabilitation Services
Our site-based services are also available in Centre, Clinton, and Lycoming counties. You go to a structured group environment and spend time with your peers. Practice interpersonal skills and attend interactive workshops in a safe, welcoming setting. Benefits are:
Avoid feeling isolated
Build effective communication strategies
Explore who you are and want to be
Form lasting friendships
Gain decision-making skills
Learn stress management tips
Surround yourself with peers who understand what you’re going through
Building Important Life Skills
Autonomy – Helping empower you with the guidance you need to live your own life and take care of yourself.
Coping and Self-Care: Identifying things that trigger you and learning coping and stress-reduction techniques that help you avoid emotional or mental distress when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Navigating Public Systems: Mastering how to explore community support, public benefits, and social services.
Understanding Your Rights: Learning your rights as a consumer, student, and worker and how to advocate for yourself.
Educational and Vocational – Education and work support your independence and give you purpose. Our specialists support your educational and work-related goals.
Career Exploration: Finding career interests based on your interests, skills, and preferred work environments.
Educational Planning: Navigating adult literacy programs, GED preparation, or vocational certification enrollments that broaden your horizons and build valuable work skills.
Job Readiness Training: Learn how to find suitable jobs, fill out online applications, create resumes and cover letters, and practice for job interviews.
Interpersonal and Socialization – Everyone needs a strong support network to thrive within the community. Socialization is a big part of that, so we help you master:
Community Exploration: Learn how to become a vital part of the community through clubs, recreational activities, and volunteer opportunities that match your interests.
Effective Communication: Learn how to express your feelings, interests, and thoughts clearly and assertively as you get to know others through work, social activities, or while running errands.
Navigating Friendships: Learn how to meet others, develop friendships, resolve conflicts, and set appropriate boundaries.
Daily Living
Managing your household and weekly schedule is important when you live in a house or apartment and hold a job.
Financial Literacy: Learning how to handle banking transactions, manage your household expenses, save for larger expenses, and set a monthly budget.
Health and Wellness: Learning how to achieve fitness goals, get enough sleep, manage medications, and schedule medical appointments.
Home Management: Keeping the house clean and organized, inventorying supplies, scheduling repairs and maintenance, and taking trash and recycling out on the correct day.
Meals: Planning weekly meals, shopping for groceries without exceeding a budget, reading food labels, and prepping and cooking nutritious meals at home.
How to Get Started
Initial Contact: Ask us questions and answer questions our intake coordinator asks to confirm your eligibility.
Get to Know You: We conduct a comprehensive assessment of your mental health history, goals, and what you feel are your biggest strengths and weaknesses.
Individualized Goal Plan (IGP): Our psychiatric rehabilitation specialists draft a customized plan with your guidance.
Skill Building: You start sessions with your specialist and review progress regularly to ensure the plan still fits your needs.
Information for Case Managers and Healthcare Referrers
Are you a caseworker, psychiatrist, therapist, or managed care representative seeking reliable community-based support for your client? Skills of Central PA offers a streamlined referral process to ensure timely care.
Applicants should meet the following criteria.
Must be 18 or older.
Must have a qualifying diagnosis for a serious mental illness that impairs daily living.
Recommendation form completed by a licensed practitioner or physician
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Your journey toward a more independent, fulfilling personal, social, and work life starts with one call. Reach Skills of Central PA with additional questions or to learn more about our psychiatric rehabilitation program by calling:
Centre County: 814-867-1454 for mobile psychiatric rehabilitation
Clinton and Lycoming Counties: 272-202-4912 for mobile psychiatric rehabilitation or 570-858-5950 (Lock Haven) or 570-567-7832 (Williamsport) for site-based psychiatric rehabilitation