Our mission
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is committed to providing a wide range of high quality behavioral health services. PPI is dedicated to providing clinical excellence, diverse education, research and community collaboration in a manner that evolves to meet the changing behavioral health care needs of the region.
Our vision
The vision of Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute (PPI) is to be the trusted leader in delivering highest quality behavioral health services, education and research.
Our values
Integrity
We will do the right thing even when we are not being watched.
Respect
We will show regard and consideration to all.
Safety
We will take deliberate actions to minimize risk for personal harm or danger.
Teamwork
We will cooperate and coordinate all efforts.
Responsiveness
We will take deliberate actions based on the needs of the region.
Dignity
We will guard a person’s reputation and encourage the development of his or her self worth. We will also behave in a way that only brings honor to the organization.
Our philosophy of care
Our stated values of integrity, dignity, respect, safety, teamwork and responsiveness guide our care. These values exemplify who we are at the PPI and also make us unique providers of mental health care in Central Pennsylvania.
A message from our CEO
PPI is committed to understanding how and why behavioral health illnesses develop and can best be treated. We partner with the Penn State Health’s Department of Psychiatry for psychiatrists and substance use disorder physicians and serve as the primary training site for residents and fellows in psychiatry from the department. As many of our patients have experienced trauma in their lives, our staff have been trained by the United States Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration contracted trainers in providing an organizational culture that supports the delivery of trauma informed care to our patients.
At PPI, we never forget our mission, to serve the community. Our community is not exempt from the opioid addiction epidemic that is sweeping this country. PPI has responded by adding outpatient substance use disorder services to our portfolio of services. These services include outpatient assessment and counseling, evidence-based Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid disorders including buprenorphine, methadone and vivitrol plus an Intensive Outpatient Program. We plan on adding a co-occurring track to our Adult Partial Hospitalization Program in 2018 to better address the needs of patients with both mental health and substance use disorder diagnoses.
Our compassionate, skilled professional staff members are dedicated to providing the highest level of service to our patients. All of our successes are the result of their efforts. We are so proud and grateful to them for their commitment.
Our slogan, “Trusted Experience, Compassionate Care” is indicative of our commitment to this community. We are proud to assist people as they begin and maintain their journey into recovery and wellness. We are on a quest to become a high reliability organization in behavioral health care by focusing on improving individual and community health while achieving national standards of excellence. The work we do every day is both an important responsibility and a tremendous privilege.
Thank you for visiting our website.
Kimberly Feeman
Interim Chief Executive Officer
Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute is a collaboration between Penn State Health and UPMC Pinnacle.