Embark at The Poconos
Embark at The Poconos – located in White Haven, Pennsylvania, along the Lehigh River near the Pocono Mountains. Our serene and private environment nestled within the rolling woodlands and meadows of the foothills provides an ideal setting for reflection and growth. 77 beautiful acres within the Pocono Mountains create a natural, tranquil, peaceful and healing setting for your daughter and family.
Embark offers premier short-term residential care and support for pre-teen and teen girls ages 12-17, who may be struggling with mental health. We provide a healing, nurturing and safe environment to help families and their daughters overcome behavioral health issues that may be affecting their everyday life. Embark is proud to tailor treatment to the individual needs of each student and family.
For teen girls experiencing and struggling with the mental health issues below, the earlier they are diagnosed, the more effective treatment can be. Identifying those behaviors and symptoms early on and implementing a course of care and specialized treatment can prevent further and more severe problems from developing as teen girls grow into adults.
Short-term treatment typically lasts between one and three months. Pre-teens and teens best suited for short-term treatment often come to The Poconos from another treatment program or an unsuccessful living environment seeking a 24-hour continuum of care. In our trusted home-like environment, we provide an empathetic and supportive therapeutic structure that helps pre-teens and teens manage their daily life tasks and make healthy lifestyle changes.
If you are looking for a short-term residential program for pre-teen and teen boys, visit Embark at the Forge.
Short-Term Residential Treatment in Pennsylvania and Across the Country
Embark at The Poconos is proud to offer short-term residential treatment in Pennsylvania and across the country. We provide a unique developmental framework that allows us to heal and strengthen the functional, mental, and physical strength of your child alongside other adolescents that come from many different backgrounds and upbringings. Our peaceful, therapeutic environment in the Poconos and high standards of treatment provides the perfect environment for your child to work alongside other pre-teens and teens from all over the United States to overcome difficult mental health issues.
Embark at The Poconos FAQ
In short-term residential treatment at Embark at The Poconos, pre-teen and teen girls will live at our beautiful residential treatment center in Pennsylvania and participate in a schedule of activities centered around treating mental health conditions and healing. The benefit of short-term care at Embark at The Poconos is that it is more affordable than long-term care, the shorter care we provide makes it easier for adolescents to jump back into life at home, and it is frequently reimbursed by insurance.
The main differences between short-term care at Embark at The Poconos and inpatient treatment are the treatment environments and lengths of care. Our beautiful location in White Haven provides pre-teens and teens with a home-like environment and a schedule that mirrors home life but has more therapy mixed in throughout the day. Inpatient treatment usually takes place in a hospital environment. Embark at The Poconos also provides a longer treatment time in comparison to inpatient treatment, which can last around 30 days on average.
The length of treatment differs for each pre-teen and teen, but on average our treatment periods can last anywhere from 30 to 90 days.
People from all over the United States come to our residential treatment center in Pennsylvania due to the intensive 24-hour care it can provide for a wide range of mental health and substance abuse issues. For pre-teens and teens who have educational needs, safety issues, lack of support at home, need intensive treatment after inpatient care or needed a more in-depth treatment option after outpatient treatment, treatment at Embark at The Poconos can be a good option.
Our treatments are necessary when your pre-teen or teen’s mental health needs are too great for outpatient care, or when they are stepping down in treatment intensity, for example from an inpatient hospitalization program. Short-term residential treatment can also be a good option if someone feels unsafe at home, or for those who are trying to break out of a negative daily routine.
Engaging Therapeutic and Experiential Activities
In addition to traditional therapy methods, your teen will also participate in therapeutic and experiential activities. We implement these activities for your teen to not only get a break from the house but also learn how to apply the skills learned on campus in real-world environments, while also learning healthy and appropriate ways to find enjoyment in life.
All the activities that we do fall within one of the five domains of functioning which include social functioning, emotional functioning, intellectual functioning, physical functioning, or spiritual functioning. We also love to hear suggestions of ideas from each of our students and take their interests into account when scheduling the monthly activities. Here are some examples of activities that we do that fall under each category:
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Embark at Poconos
108 Country Place Lane
White Haven, PA 18661
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Emotional
Animal interactions
Painting
Making dreamcatchers
Poetry
Social
Laser Tag
Karaoke
Service Projects
Baking
Bowling
Intellectual
Knoebels Amusement Park
Hershey Park
Historical Philadelphia
Philadelphia Zoo
Philadelphia Museum of Art
National Parks
Physical
White Water rafting
Bike Trails
Waterfall trails
State Park Outdoor Activities
Horseback riding
Aerial Park/Ropes Course
Spiritual
Yoga
Salt cave
Sound bath
Conditions We Treat
Interventions and Therapies
Our services are highly recognized. Specialized services and areas of focus include:
• Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Daily Schedule Highlights
Embark at the Poconos offers a structured, supportive learning environment designed to promote healing, self-care and emotional wellness. The schedule encompasses activities of daily living, groups, exercise, meals and a therapeutic milieu. This approach, in combination with individual and family therapy, is designed to build confidence, strengthen relationships and improve social-emotional functioning.
8am - 10am
Morning Routine
10am
Group
11am - 3pm
School
3pm
Activity
4pm
Yoga
5pm
Dinner
6pm
Group
7pm - 10pm
Evening Routine
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Our Team
Helene Creasy
Helene Creasy
Vice President, Embark at the Poconos
Helene has extensive experience in the delivery, management, and administration...
Katie Holahan
Katie Holahan
Clinical Director
Katie Holahan graduated from Marywood University with an MSW degree in...
Kathleen Goughler
Kathleen Goughler
Director of Professional Relations
Kathleen Goughler is the Director of Professional Relations for Embark...
Elmer Cupino
Elmer Cupino
Board Certified Psychiatrist
Dr. Elmer Cupino was born in the Philippines and is...
Stephanie Bernardryn
Enrollment Director
Emily Berry
Emily Berry
Nurse Practitioner
Emily Berry, MSN, CRNP serves as a Nurse Practitioner for...
Regan Sarmento
Regan Sarmento
Director of Professional Relations
Regan Sarmento, M. Ed. has enjoyed an exciting career supporting...
Alicia Hamilton
Alicia Hamilton
Academic Coordinator
Alicia is a highly skilled instructional designer with 25 years...
Anna Alberswerth
Anna Alberswerth
Administrative Assistant
Anna has over 15 years of experience in the medical...
Emily Gokey
Emily Gokey
Therapist
Throughout the last decade, Emily has used her skills as...
Joie Knott
Joie Knott
Therapist
Joie has experience in the delivery of mental health services...
Michele Garren
Michele Garren
Registered Nurse
Michele Garren has been working in healthcare since her first...
Yurii Harden
Yurii Harden
Assistant Clinical Director
Yurii has experience in the delivery, management, and administration of...
Michelle Grigas-Nause
Michelle Grigas-Nause
Recreational Therapist
Michelle has 30 years of experience working in the mental...
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