Welcome to Deerfield Behavioral Health

Contact

(814) 723-5545

Address

514 West Third Avenue Warren, PA 16365

Who We Are

Warren General Hospital can offer both inpatient and outpatient resources. Our staff of board certified psychiatrists are fully qualified to develop a plan of action to help you on your road to recovery.

Our staff provides evaluations, therapy and medication-management programs for outpatients. Licensed therapists provide services dealing with a wide range of issues, including eating disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders, reactive attachment disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as assistance in addressing a variety of life circumstance problems.

Warren General has a psychiatric nursing unit for adults needing treatment in a hospital setting. The behavioral services staff also provides consultations for medical or surgical patients, perform neuropsychological evaluations, offer psychological services and serve as part of the emergency team.

Helping those with a chemical dependency to regain control of their lives, the Detoxification program at Warren General Hospital guides individuals plagued by addiction through the first step on the road to recovery.

Inpatient Services

Each year, Psychiatric Services at Warren General Hospital provides around the clock care to approximately 400 patients suffering from acute mental illness. The program, which is co-sponsored by Deerfield Behavioral Health, allows individuals to receive the care and support they need. For the patient arriving at the Emergency Care Center, following an evaluation by a medical professional from Deerfield Behavioral Health, the patient may be admitted for care.

Once admitted, the patient will undergo a comprehensive medical evaluation. This process helps define the individualized plan of care for the patient. The plan may include individual as well as group meetings. A primary nurse will provide patient assistance as needed. Social workers are also available to work with patients’ families offering support.

When discharged, the patient will be presented with a wellness plan from members of psychiatric services. This plan will help the patient to return to his or her normal life and may include outpatient services.
If admission is not indicated, a detailed discharge plan outlining recommendations for follow-up care will be provided. This plan will serve as a guide on the road to mental wellness and may include scheduling an appointment as an outpatient with a therapist at Deerfield’s office on 524 W. Third Ave. in Warren. Typically, Deerfield Inpatient services provide care for individuals who are 14 years of age or older. In special instances, however, Psychiatric Services may deem it suitable to admit children under the age of 14. These instances may result through referrals from the Warren County School District. In addition to working with the school district, Deerfield also assists local businesses that are concerned about the mental health of their employees.

In order to provide their patients with quality care, Psychiatric Services at WGH employs a staff of twenty. The department enlists the services of five board certified psychiatrists: Dr. Mark Beuger, Dr. John John, Dr. Charles Norton, Dr. Alexandru L. Vasile, and Dr. Ernesto Roederer. Dr. Roederer serves as the department’s medical director. In addition to providing services within the hospital, Deerfield also holds periodic depression screenings. The event is free of charge and open to any one in the community who wishes to receive a mental health check-up.

To learn more information about the Psychiatric Services department at WGH please call (814) 723-3300 ext. 1875. In the case of a psychiatric emergency, however, please call 911.

Outpatient Services

With five psychiatrists, nurse practitioners, clinical social workers, professional counselors, and four outpatient substance abuse programs, DBHW is Northwest Pennsylvania’s largest rural provider of outpatient mental health and substance abuse services and has been providing these services since 1993. DBHW offers Mental Health, Geriatric Consultation, Child/Adolescent Services and Substance Abuse Services.

Mental Health Outpatient Services

You can call the office to schedule an evaluation, but a referral from your primary care physician or other mental health provider is required.  Most insurances are accepted.  Based on your needs, an evaluation will be scheduled with one of our mental health providers.  At this appointment, treatment options will be discussed with you.  You and your clinician will work together to determine what treatment options are best for you.  Options may include therapy, medications, education and/or referrals for other services.

Geriatric Consultation

The psychiatrists and certified nurse practitioners provide weekly consultation to area skilled nursing and aging programs to work with the mental health needs of our senior populations.

Child/Adolescent Services

Our psychiatrists work with area agencies to collaborate in the provision of psychiatric evaluation and treatment for our area youth.

Substance Abuse Services

Deerfield Centers for Addictions Treatment (DCAT) designs and implements programs for people suffering from alcohol and other drug abuse problems.  The DCAT program offers adult, adolescent and family chemical dependency treatment.  A highly qualified treatment team uses their extensive experience to guide the chemical dependent client through the treatment process. 

Contact Information

Mental Health                                                         Substance Abuse
514 West Third Street                                             514 West Third Street
Warren, PA  16365                                                   Warren, PA  16365
Phone:  (814) 723-5545                                          Phone:  (814) 723-8120

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