State College, PA – The Behavioral Health Alliance of Rural Pennsylvania (BHARP) and Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (CCBH) are pleased to announce that Dickinson Center has achieved trauma recertification for mental health (MH) at the Ridgway and Coudersport locations; Alcohol Drug Abuse Services (ADAS) has achieved trauma recertification for substance use disorder (SUD) at the St. Marys, Bradford, and Coudersport locations; and Beacon Light Behavioral Health in Warren has been redesignated as a TICC for MH following their participation in the North Central Trauma Informed Care Initiative.
The providers involved in this program have achieved expertise in trauma informed care, which involves trauma-specific treatment for individuals. They have also created a trauma informed care culture within their organization and have successfully promoted safety for staff and individuals within the program.
Kathy Kroeger, Cameron/Elk Behavioral and Developmental Program Administrator stated “Cameron and Elk Counties B & D Program is proud of our partners, DCI and ADAS, and their commitment to trauma informed services for our residents. We are fortunate to have the dedicated, quality services that they both provide.”
Dr. Lyndra Bills, Senior Medical Director, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization, stated: “Congratulations to Beacon Light on their continued commitment for being a TICC provider! It is wonderful to know that they continue to support this effort for their organization, staff and clients. We know that this designation requires time, effort and a passion for making sure that being trauma informed is a part of their work every day.”
If you would like more information, please contact Brenda Fry at bfry@bharp.org.
Left to Right:
Dr. Lyndra Bills, Senior Medical Director, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization (on screen);
Kara Haberberger, North Central Regional Manager, Community Care Behavioral Health Organization;
Jim Prosper, Executive Director, Dickinson Center;
Tonya Wolfe, Mental Health and Children’s Prevention Services Director, Dickinson Center;
Lisa Cherry, Program Manager, ADAS;
Sally Walker, CEO, BHARP;
Kathy Kroeger, Administrator, Cameron/Elk Behavioral and Developmental Program