Located in West Chester, Pennsylvania, Devereux Foundation provides essential mental health services to the local community. The facility offers evidence-based treatment approaches in a supportive environment.
Learn more about Psychiatric Services, PTSD Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Treatment.
Devereux Foundation in West Chester, Pennsylvania provides specialized residential treatment programs for children, adolescents, and young adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, behavioral disorders, affective disorders, neurological impairments, emotional disorders, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and dual diagnosis. Programs include Autism Intensive Residential Services, a Behavioral Health Psychiatric Residential Treatment Program (PRTF), and a Dialectical Behavior Therapy program designed for youth who require structured, 24-hour therapeutic support due to significant emotional and behavioral challenges.
Core services include psychiatric services, clinical services, family support programs, parenting classes, behavior interventions, life skills training, substance abuse counseling, and functional behavioral assessment. Treatment approaches incorporate applied behavior analysis (ABA), picture exchange communication system (PECS), positive behavioral interventions and supports (PBIS), trauma-informed care, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) to help individuals improve emotional regulation, communication, behavior, and daily living skills while working toward greater independence and long-term stability.