Our Company

Ponessa Behavioral Health was established in 1991 and is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and the Department of Public Welfare.

The treatment team at Ponessa Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing confidential, comprehensive assessment, intervention and treatment for individuals in all phases of life, pre-school through senior years, who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns.

To schedule your first appointment, please call Central Referral at 1-877-228-9177.

Ponessa Behavioral Health offers:

  • Outpatient services in Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties
  • Substance Use Disorder services in Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties
  • Intensive Behavioral Health Services in Chester, Cumberland/Perry, Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties
  • School Based services for the Selected Schools in Dauphin, Lancaster, Lebanon, and York Counties

The Outpatient Clinic is proud to feature:

  • Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
  • Individual, Family, and Couples Counseling
  • Play Therapy
  • Specialization in the area of sexual abuse for child and adult survivors
  • Experienced and Dedicated Master’s Level Clinicians
  • Parent-Child Interaction Therapy