CHILD & ADOLESCENT ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM
Located at 806 Grandview Rd
Oil City PA 16301
Phone Number 814-670-0353
Treatment is intended to be short-term intensive structured
Hours are 8:15am-2:15pm Monday through Friday,
Each adolescent participates in daily therapeutic groups and skill-building groups; and weekly individual sessions with an on-site therapist
Each adolescent is provided with 2-3 hours of classroom instruction during the school year
Lunch is provided on-site
Weekly psychiatric services are available to provide evaluations and monitor medication needs
The treatment team coordinates discharge planning and aftercare services that may be needed
We offer family sessions to support treatment progress across settings
✓ Is typically between 12-17 years old
✓ May be going through/have gone through a crisis, such as:
● Death of family member or friend
● Divorce
● Loss✓ May have a level of impaired functioning in home, school, or community settings, such as:
● Isolation
● Lack of engagement with peers or family
● Withdrawn from interests
● Feelings of inadequacy
✓ May be engaging in/be at risk of engaging in self-harming behaviors, such as:
● Cutting, scarring, burning self
● Eating disorders
● Promiscuous activities
● Pulling hair out
● Suicidal ideations
✓ May be transitioning from psychiatric hospitalization to return home
✓ May be at risk of future psychiatric hospitalization
✓ May be diagnosed with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and/or trauma-related disorders
“Don’t let what you cannot do interfere with what you can do.” – John Wooden
CHILD & ADOLESCENT ACUTE PARTIAL HOSPITALIZATION PROGRAM STAFF
Program Director, Masters Level Therapist(s), a Bachelors Level Mental Health Worker, and a Psychiatrist.
Paul Ceprish MS.
Paul Ceprish MS. Program Director for the RCC Partial Hospitalization Program. I have been with the RCC for over 10 years. 25 years ago I started my career working with the teen-aged population. I have a strong desire to be a caring and supportive agent of change in a young person's life. When I am not working, I occupy my time with woodworking, hunting, fishing and other shooting sports.
Melissa Brown BS
Melissa has work for the partial program for a little over a year now, she graduated from Clarion University in 2019. Melissa has worked in this field for 2 years prior to coming to our program. She enjoys working and helping kids and has fun coming up with new activities and skills to teach the youth. Melissa’s love for gaming allows her to connect and relate with the youth on their level.
Our Features
We offer a wide range of services to meet the need of the individuals.
Therapy
5 days a week
Multiple Intensive Groups
Individual therapy
Educational Curriculum
Skill Building.
Referral Sourses
Outpatient Clinics
Schools
Inpatient Hospitals
BHRS Providers
Family-Based Service Providers
Venango Co. Human Services
Mission
Services are designed to assist in the emotional stabilization of the adolescent; so that they may improve their lives, be encouraged to take personal responsibility, and gain more opportunities for success in the home, school, and community settings.
Who Qualifies
Typically between the ages of 12-17
May be going through/have gone through a crisis, such as:
• Death of family member or friend
• Parents’ divorce
• Loss
May have a level of impaired functioning in home, school, or community settings, such as:
• Isolation
• Lack of engagement with peers or family
• Withdrawn from interests
• Feelings of inadequacy
May be engaging in/be at risk of engaging in self-harming behaviors, such as:
• Cutting, burning, scarring self
• Eating disorders
• Promiscuous activities
• Pulling hair out
• Suicidal ideations
May be transitioning from psychiatric hospitalization to return home
May be at risk of future psychiatric hospitalization
May be diagnosed with depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, and/or trauma-related disorders