About Millcreek Behavioral Health

Intermediate Care Facility

The ICF/MR is a long-term program which provides specialized training and developmental programming to children and adolescents (6-21 years) who have mental retardation and/or related developmental disabilities. Substantial functional deficits may be exhibited in learning, self-care, communication, self-direction, socialization, mobility, and capacity for independent living. The children & adolescents are located in community based group homes which provide a normal living environment and enhance the opportunities for success.

Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility

The Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) is composed of 10 cottages located on 2 campuses and offers each child and adolescent the opportunity to address key issues with the care and support required to promote success. Most individuals are referred following the receipt of outpatient treatment or stabilization in an acute care setting. The PRTF functions under a medical model, takes a cognitive behavioral team approach to treatment, and works to reunite children with their families. The treatment experience includes individual, family, and group therapy, milieu, and special activities therapies. Therapeutic school services are also provided. Specialized consultation services with outside professionals are also provided to meet medical, neurological, psychological, dental, pharmacological, and other treatment needs.