Merakey Behavioral Health - Mental health treatment facility in Philadelphia, PA

Merakey Behavioral Health

Mental Health Treatment in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Merakey Behavioral Health provides essential mental health services to the local community. The facility offers evidence-based treatment approaches in a supportive environment.

Learn more about Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Crisis Services, Family Therapy.

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Facility Overview

Merakey Behavioral Health in Philadelphia, PA, offers comprehensive, person-centered mental and behavioral health services for individuals of all ages. Their programs support children, adolescents, and adults through outpatient therapy, psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and community-based services. Merakey is home to Philadelphia’s only walk-in behavioral health clinic for adults, providing same-day mental health support. Additional services include Assertive Community Treatment (ACT), residential care, supported employment, peer support, and case management to help individuals stabilize, recover, and thrive in their communities.

For youth and families, Merakey provides a full continuum of care including Autism and Education Centers, Family Based Mental Health Services, Intensive Behavioral Health Services (IBHS), and school-based counseling. Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) and specialized therapies are available for children with autism, while programs like the Student Assistance Program (SAP) and in-district specialized classrooms offer targeted educational and emotional support. Transition services help young adults build life and job skills essential for independence.

With evidence-based models like Functional Family Therapy (FFT), Healthy Families America®, and Multi-Systemic Therapy (MST-CAN), Merakey also supports families navigating child welfare or at risk of out-of-home placements. Their trauma-informed approach, integrated care teams, and commitment to accessibility make Merakey a leading provider of behavioral health and autism services in Philadelphia and beyond.

Treatment Services

Levels of Care

Core Services

Therapies & Approaches

Conditions Treated

  • Serious Mental Illness
  • Developmental Disabilities

Additional Services

  • Walk-In Mental Health Care
  • Intensive Transition Services (ITS)
  • Personal Care Homes
  • Supported Independent Living
  • Crisis Residential
  • Extended Acute Care (EAC)
  • Long-Term Structured Residence (LTSR)
  • Peer Support
  • Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR)
  • Eldercare
  • Community Health Liaison (CHL)
  • Forensic Assertive Community Treatment (FACT)
  • Integrated Primary and Behavioral Healthcare
  • Psychiatric Rehabilitation
  • Socialization Skills Training
  • Competency Restoration
  • Recovery-Oriented Care
  • Daily Living Skills
  • Vocational Support
  • Housing Support

Accreditations & Certifications

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