Lenape Valley Foundation

The Lenape Valley Foundation is a U.S. nonprofit organization dedicated to providing mental health, substance use, intellectual, and developmental services. It was established as a result of the Bucks County Psychiatric Center's decision to have its sites operate independently, with the Central Bucks location being renamed Lenape Valley Foundation (LVF) in the 1970s[1].

History and Development

Lenape Valley Foundation has a rich history of expanding its services to address various community needs. In the 1970s, LVF began delivering crisis services in partnership with Doylestown Hospital and later opened an inpatient psychiatric unit managed by its psychiatrists[1]. Over the years, LVF continued to grow by launching programs such as Correctional Mental Health Services in the Bucks County Prison in the 1980s and expanding its coverage to students at Delaware Valley College[1]. By the 1990s, LVF was recognized for its innovative services, including the first Medicare-eligible Community Mental Health Center Partial Hospital Program in Southeast Pennsylvania[1].

Services Offered

Lenape Valley Foundation provides a wide range of services to adults and individuals with intellectual disabilities:

• Acute Partial Hospital Program: Offers individual and group therapies to improve coping skills and manage mental health issues[2].
• Assertive Community Treatment (ACT): A comprehensive community-based treatment for severe and persistent mental illnesses[2].
• Blended Case Management: Assists residents with serious mental health issues by providing support in medical, social, and vocational areas[2].
• Forensic Mental Health Services: Evaluations and interventions for adult and juvenile offenders in the criminal justice system[2].
• Intellectual Disabilities Services: Includes Supports Coordination to help individuals with intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder access community resources and services[4].

Impact and Recognition

Lenape Valley Foundation has been recognized for its innovative programs, such as its Crisis Services and Assertive Community Treatment program, which was named a "Center of Excellence" by the Pennsylvania Office of Mental Health[1]. The organization adapts to community needs; for instance, it implemented remote services during the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure uninterrupted care for its clients[1]. Lenape Valley Foundation also engages in community events and advocacy, recognizing individuals and organizations for their contributions to mental health and wellness[1].