Stairways Behavioral Health – RTFA – Erie, Pennsylvania

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An essential component of the Stairways Behavioral Health network, the Residential Treatment Facility for Adults (RTFA) in Erie, Pennsylvania, provides specialized inpatient treatment for those with severe mental health problems or dual diagnoses. This 15-bed facility is intended for individuals who don’t need the severity of a hospital environment but yet need organized, round-the-clock care. The RTFA offers a caring atmosphere that helps clients manage their diseases while developing everyday living skills. It serves as a transitional phase between inpatient treatment and independent living. 

The main emphasis of RTFA is mental health therapy, with individualized care plans that take into account each patient’s particular requirements and objectives. Clients with more severe addiction concerns may be sent to other Stairways Behavioral Health sites that are more appropriate for their requirements, even though the facility provides some help for drug use disorders. Psychiatric treatments, nursing care, case management, and individual and group therapy are often used in conjunction for treatment. Assisting clients in stabilizing and acquiring the skills necessary to carry on their rehabilitation outside of the institution is the aim. 

During their typically 30-day stay, individuals at the RTFA get highly individualized treatment with the goal of improving their mental and emotional health. Unlike typical hospitalization, this phase enables people to create a routine, participate in treatment, and have continuous care in a less confining setting. Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance are often included in the program’s insurance coverage; however, potential customers are urged to verify their eligibility and benefits with their providers beforehand. 

The emphasis on preparing clients for life after treatment is a crucial aspect of the RTFA experience. Clients collaborate closely with a committed team of experts to find community services and make relationships that will aid in their continued rehabilitation throughout their stay. This all-encompassing strategy guarantees that clients have the resources, networks of support, and techniques necessary to sustain their growth and prosper in their everyday life when they graduate from the program.