STR Behavioral Health - Cedar Creek

STR Behavioral Health provides individualized and comprehensive care for individuals experiencing mental health, addiction and co-occurring disorders throughout their locations in Pennsylvania. Their Cedar Creek facility specializes in treating primary mental health conditions, along with mental health disorders with secondary substance use or eating disorders, within a 30-bed facility offering an ideal client-to-staff ratio. Nestled on 13 acres, the unique facility was designed with intimate and personalized care in mind. Treatment approaches are tailored to the individual and include a blended variety of evidence-based, experiential and holistic practices depending on the needs of each client. Throughout their stay, clients participate in individual, group and family therapy sessions and activities. Clinical teams are made up of compassionate and caring staff who are experienced in treating complex cases in adults 18 and older. Treatment emphasizes cultivating strong connection with peers, family and providers, creating an environment that establishes meaningful relationships. STR’s family program focuses on healing the entire family along with the individual experiencing mental health or addiction. The program offers weekend appointments for in-person family counseling, in addition to a family support group that meets virtually. Members of the family program focus on turning denial into awareness, setting boundaries, effective communication, understanding the stages of relapse, healing relationships and offering support. In addition to improving overall family functioning and increasing a loved one’s chances of success, the family program helps family members become and stay involved in treatment. STR is nationally recognized by the Human Rights Campaign for the services they provide to the LGBTQIA+ community. Staff members are specially trained on the specific struggles and needs of the community, and are educated in the unique trauma experienced by gender and sexual orientation. Their program provides a welcoming and safe gender-affirming environment that includes affirming housing, clinical processing groups, psycho-educational groups and individualized treatment plans.