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"Someone was always there to listen and counsel. [...] I figured out what my next step should be."

"Thanks again for the help. I'm back on my feet, which is what I wanted."

"I am leaving here with renewed faith in myself, and know I will stay better with the medicines and coping skills you have given me."

"Hope House is a home full of caring, sharing and love. The staff is caring, the clients are sharing through group sessions and the home is full of love."

"All the staff are very nice and helpful."

"This is definitely a much better alternative to hospitalization."

"Hope I'm allowed to come back if needed in the future."

"The staff were extremely kind and that makes it easier to deal with my problems."

"I did a lot of thinking, thanks."

"[Hope House is a] ... very nice place to be for depression."

"I got to work out my feelings, while being in a safe environment."

"I got on my meds and got to move/function again -saw hope- reason for living."

"Never was pushed, but thanks for the shove!"

"Useful? The comfortable setting, the interaction between staff and clients, the constant support and encouragement."

"Empowered me with much more info on my illness and made me feel like I wasn't alone."

"The staff was excellent, they were always there when I needed someone to talk to."

"I would like to thank all staff and all the clients for making my stay her comfortable and for being so nice and patient to me."

"I think that the 'home' atmosphere helped a lot too. Thank You!"

"Everyone was kind and considerate of all my needs."

"Staff was fantastic. Thank you so much for all your good help."

"The program is very good and the staff is very professional and helpful.  Thank You Very Much!"

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Hope House provides short-term residential services for individuals in psychiatric crisis.

We offer a safe and supportive environment for people who need a place to stay until they stabilize or until other arrangements can be made. The program is licensed by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Department of Public Welfare.  Hope House is a division of Resources for Human Development, Inc.

At least two trained staff people are on duty 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The maximum capacity is eight individuals, who can stay at Hope House for  five days. An extension of up to five additional days is in some situations possible. Our dedicated staff is focused on assisting consumers in resolving their immediate crises and mobilizing support systems in the community for ongoing treatment and support. The staff consists of experienced bachelor's and master's level professionals, RNs, psychiatrists and licensed social workers.

Hope House is available to any resident of Northampton County, 18 years and over, who is experiencing a psychiatric crisis.  Lehigh County residents who receive services through Magellan/HealthChoices may be referred in, as well.  Additionally, Hope House has contracted with a number of HMO's. Please call and check for eligibility.

Our purpose is to help people work through their crises and reduce the need for hospitalization.

 

Hope House provides the following services:

  • Crisis Intervention and Resolution
  • Individual and Group Counseling
  • Medical Assessment and Supervision
  • Psychiatric Assessment and Treatment
  • Medication Administration and Monitoring
  • Therapeutic and Recreational Activities
  • Psycho Educational Services
  • Family Counseling
  • Follow-Up Planning
  • Case Management and Linkage

                                     

Individuals in crisis may be referred for any of the following reasons,
when it is clearly effecting their daily functioning:
  • Depression 
  • Panic attacks
  • Mania 
  • Suicidal thoughts
  • Anxiety
  • Delusional Thoughts
  • Hallucinations 
  • Mood Swings
  • Anxiety
  • Severe emotional problems dealing with relationships issues or other social stressors

 

Referral Process

Persons in crisis should contact their caseworker, therapist, psychiatrist, insurance company, managed care organization or call:

    Northampton County Emergency Services at 610-252-9060
    or Crisis Intervention in Lehigh County: 610-820-3127 (24 hours).

Referrals must be made by a mental health or other health professional. Please ask for our referral packet or click on Referral Process for more information. Referrals are accepted 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. 

► Individuals must enter the program voluntarily!

 

Hope House Core Values:

  • We provide an open environment where people feel safe. We focus on the strengths of the consumer and on strengthening  his/her support system in the community.
  • We believe that the consumer needs to be in charge of his/her recovery. It is our task to assist, not take over.
  • We believe that each consumer is worthy of trust.
  • We place emphasis on honest communication and confidentiality.
  • We are committed to provide comprehensive and cost-effective services.
  • We respect the dignity and worth of each individual. 
  • Residents have the right to treatment in an environment that  affirms their fundamental dignity as human beings and does  not insult or demean them.   

 

Hope House Funding
 
Hope House is a service for residents of Northampton County, and is funded through the Northampton County Mental Health and Mental Retardation Division.  County, State and Federal funds allow us to offer crisis residential services to individuals with: 
  • Medical Assistance
  • Magellan, Northampton and Lehigh Counties
  • Medicare
  • and those without any medical coverage.

Referrals of individuals with other medical coverage are subject to negotiations with insurance companies and HMO-s.  

 

 

 

 

Administrative Team

  • Program Director: Aaik Van Munster, MSW, LCSW, BCD
  • Program Assistant Director: Jackie Teitsworth, BSW
  • Program Nurse: Rick Rice, RN
  • Consulting Psychiatrist: S. Park, MD

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