Specialty Services

Specialty Services

  • Psychiatric Consultation and Liaison Services are provided to the medical/surgical floors of the Hospital. Physicians consult our psychiatrists to see patients with various mental health issues including depression, suicide ideation, and other diagnoses. These patients may be admitted to Spruce Pavilion or treated on the medical/surgical floor, depending on the severity of illness.
  • Paws for Wellness, our Animal Assisted Activities and Therapy program, is a distinctive behavioral health service offered throughout the Hospital. Based on the animal-human bond that has existed for thousands of years, this program impacts lives through socialization, education, rehabilitation, and therapeutic applications wherever a need is identified.
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Program is a specialized treatment program designed for individuals who are diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder and engage in maladaptive behavior patterns.
  • Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) is a community-based program which was developed to serve individuals who have the most serious and persistent symptoms of severe mental illness.
  • Clozaril Clinic is a weekly or biweekly service where clients who need to be maintained on Clozaril see a psychiatrist and nurse, have the required blood tests drawn, and receive their supply of medication. This "all in one" appointment helps with compliance and ensures safety standards are met.
  • The Student Assistance Program is designed to provide behavioral health assessments for Berks County School Districts. While the essential service is that of assessment, the goal of the program is to facilitate the movement of students and families toward appropriate behavioral health treatment services. The program offers assessments and referrals to appropriate treatment providers. 
  • Forensic Psychiatry services include providing psychiatric evaluations for criminal and civil cases, courthouse testifying, assessing risk management, and providing services within the prison setting throughout the state. For additional information about this unique service, contact Larry Rotenberg, MD.
  • The Tobacco Wellness Program is a community-based service providing individual and group counseling, nicotine replacement therapies, and tobacco cessation programs throughout Berks County.
  • Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) is one modality of psychiatric treatment used in a continuum of therapies provided at the Hospital. It is known to be very effective for a variety of psychiatric disorders. However, most other conventional modalities are tried prior to considering ECT. Patients actively participate in the treatment decision to use ECT, and most report relief from their clinical symptoms following their course of treatment. Learn more about ECT...  
  • Bariatric Evaluations are provided to individuals prior to undergoing bariatric surgery. These evaluations are considered part of the overall pre-approval process for individuals considering bariatric surgery, and are used to assess the potential for successful long-term weight management outcomes.
  • Neuro/Psych Testing is provided at the request of professional practitioners to assist in providing a more comprehensive understanding of the client. Testing typically includes assessment of mental status, cognitive abilities, personality disorders, and other related issues. Testing services are available on an outpatient basis through the Reading Hospital Post-Acute Rehabilitation Hospital and/or The Center for Mental Health.
  • Professional Continuing Education Programs are free educational programs targeted to physicians, behavioral health therapists, social workers, marriage/family therapists, and nurses on topics related to the behavioral health and well-being of children, teens, adults, and older adults.
  • Quest Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling services to help TRH employees and their immediate family members identify and resolve problems that may be affecting them either at work or in their personal lives.
  • Integrative Medicine combines complementary treatments with conventional medicine to promote healing and wellness. Treatments focus upon the whole person – the mind, body, and spirit. Examples include, but are not limited to nutrition, massage, meditation, exercise, and acupuncture. Come join one of our yoga, FLOW, or Tai Chi classes to decrease stress, increase stamina, and improve mood. Call 610-988-8621 for more information on all of the Integrative Medicine programs.
 

 
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