Embark Behavioral Health in White Haven, Pennsylvania
A Premier Short-term Residential Treatment Facility in Pennsylvania
Located in White Haven, Pennsylvania, along the Lehigh River, our short-term residential treatment facility offers a serene and private environment nestled within the rolling woodlands that offers 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.
Tour Our Treatment Center in Pennsylvania
Our treatment center provides a healing, nurturing and safe environment to help families and their daughters overcome behavioral health and substance abuse issues that may be affecting their everyday life. Our facility is proud to tailor treatment to the individual needs of each student and family.
Mental Health and Substance Abuse Treatment at our Pennsylvania Facility
For adolescent and 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.
Conditions We Treat
Inpatient Treatment and Therapies Offered
Our therapists believe that substance abuse and substance addiction co-occur alongside many mental health issues. For adolescents and teens struggling with substance abuse issues, our treatment center offers substance abuse counseling through recovery programs that provide simultaneous education and recovery for addictions that develop alongside mental illnesses.
Our treatment facility’s mental health services are highly recognized. Specialized inpatient treatments and areas of focus at our White Haven residential program include:
- Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
- Trauma-focused cognitive behavioral therapy (TF-CBT)
- Self-management and recovery training (SMART)
- Experiential therapy
- Substance abuse recovery
- Recovery groups
- Substance abuse education
- Substance abuse counseling
Our Therapists and Team
Helene Creasy

Helene Creasy
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR - MAIN LINE,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...
Emily Gokey

Emily Gokey
Therapist
Throughout the last decade, Emily has used her skills as...
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
Administrative Assistant
Michelle has 30 years of experience working in the mental...

Insurance Reimbursement
Short-term residential treatment at our Pennsylvania facility is frequently reimbursed by insurance plans. To determine if your insurance plan will cover the cost of inpatient care, contact our team or fill out our insurance verification form. We’ll work with your insurance company for free to help you understand your benefits. Let us help you demystify insurance coverage for short-term residential treatment.

Engaging Therapeutic and Experiential Activities
In addition to traditional therapy methods, your adolescent or teen will also participate in therapeutic and experiential activities. We implement these activities for youth 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.
Here are some examples of our therapeutic activities:

Emotional
Animal interactions
Painting
Making dreamcatchers
Poetry

Spiritual
Yoga
Salt cave
Sound bath

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

Daily Schedule Highlights
Our residential treatment center 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.
8 a.m. Morning Routine
8:30 a.m.
Mindful Walk
10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
School
3 p.m.
Therapeutic Activities
4 p.m.
Yoga
5 p.m.
Dinner
6 p.m.
Group Therapy
7 p.m. - 10 p.m.
Evening Routine

We Serve Families Across the Country
Our facility 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 adolescents and teens from all over the United States to overcome difficult mental health issues.

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A Continuum of Mental Health Care Offered Across the U.S.

If short-term residential programs don’t offer the level of care your adolescent or teen needs, Embark Behavioral Health offers a range of exceptional treatment and therapy options across the United States.
From virtual counseling to outpatient therapy, our robust continuum of care will provide the right level of treatment to help your child overcome difficult mental health challenges.
Contact us today to learn more about our programs and how they’re changing the lives of adolescents, teens, and young adults across the U.S., helping them embrace a fulfilling and purposeful future.
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Embark Behavioral Health
108 Country Place Lane
White Haven, PA 18661