A thumbnail description of the services that Sarah A Reed Children's Center offers the citizens of Erie County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

1. FAST FACTS:
Programs Available:
*24-Hour Residential Treatment
*Partial and Acute Partial Hospitalization
*Outpatient Therapy and Medication
Management
*Community and School Based Behavioral
Health
*Psychological Assessment
*Alternative Education Programs
*Career Alternative Education Program
*Behavioral Health Rehabilitation Services
*Student Assistance Program (SAP)
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center was founded
in 1871 in Erie, Pennsylvania, by a group of 30
women interested in helping orphaned and
homeless children. Sarah A. Reed was an
original member of this group who founded
“The Association for Improving the Conditions
of the Poor, and a Home for the Friendless.”
Miss Reed, affectionately known as "Erie's
Grand Old Lady" during the early 1900s, served
as President of this organization for 45 years,
from 1889 until her death in 1934. Her
contributions to the agency were so substantial
that in 1935 the Center was renamed in her
honor.
Erie's Oldest Human Services Agency
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center has grown
significantly over the years, but the heart of the
organization and the mission that Sarah Reed
began back in 1871 are still alive and well. The
agency is proud to continue in Sarah's footsteps,
providing the necessary mental health services
and behavioral health programs that help 1,700
children and their families out of crisis each year
and onto a healthier, successful future.
For example, the agency's Parent-Child
Interaction Therapy gives families the guidance
and tools they need to successfully parent
children who display significantly disruptive or
oppositional behaviors. Sarah Reed also offers
a wide array of school-based and community-
based educational programs throughout Erie
County for students with mental health and
behavioral challenges, and its first- class
Residential Treatment Program provides 24-
hour intensive treatment, including: individual,
family, and group therapy; art therapy;
recreational therapy; medical care and
educational programming for children and
A G E N C Y P R O F I L E
Specializing in children's mental health, behavioral
health and trauma-informed care for over 145 years
James D. Mando is the president and chief
executive officer of Sarah A. Reed Children's Center.
Main Administrative
Offices and Residential
Treatment Program
Website
www.SarahReed.org
adolescents, many of whom have experienced
significant trauma.
A Sanctuary®-Certified Organization
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center is one of the
few agencies in northwestern Pennsylvania that
is certified in the Sanctuary® Model of trauma-
informed care. This full-system approach
focuses on helping injured children recover from
the damaging effects of interpersonal trauma.
Because it is a full-system approach, effective
implementation of the Sanctuary® Model
requires extensive leadership involvement in the
process of change, as well as staff and client
involvement at every level of the process.
Plans for Expansion
There is an escalating demand among families
in Erie and throughout Pennsylvania for Sarah
Reed's programs and services. This year, the
agency is excited to expand and meet this
growing need. Plans are underway to build a
fifth residence hall on Sarah Reed's main
campus, which houses the 24-hour Residential
Treatment Program. In 2016, this program
served 69 children from across the state,
including the Erie, Pittsburgh, Harrisburg and
Philadelphia region. The typical length of stay
for each child is 9-12 months, and the new 12-
bed residence hall will help an additional 20-25
children annually.
Sarah Reed will also be transforming the
existing athletic field at its Hamilton
Campus into the Sanctuary for Integrated
Health and Wellness Park. This state-of-the-art
park will be accessible to the community and is
designed to promote physical health,
mindfulness, therapeutic activities and
intellectual development.
New Residence Hall at 2445 West 34th Street - Erie New Wellness Park at 2931 Harvard Road - Erie
Sarah A. Reed Children's Center is a respected
leader throughout Pennsylvania in the treatment
of children with severe emotional, mental health,
behavioral health and trauma-related challenges.
As it continues to celebrate 145 years of service,
the agency recognizes the generosity of its
donors, volunteers, staff and the entire Erie
community for the difference they continue to
make in the lives of children and families in need.
2445 West 34th Street
Erie, PA 16506
(814) 835-7602
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Year Founded: 1871
Children Served Annually: 1,700
Number of Locations: 7
Number of PA Counties Served in 2016: 25
Number of Employees: 320
How Your Support Helps the Children:
*Vital medical and therapeutic support
during crisis situations
*Educational programming
*Sporting and cultural outings in Erie
*Campus improvements
*Summer camp opportunities
*Technology (iPads, SMART Boards, etc.)
*Books, art and recreational supplies