Increased Precautions We're Taking in Response to COVID-19

LAST UPDATED ON 12/17/2020

As updates on the impact of the coronavirus continue to be released, we want to take a moment to inform you of the heightened preventative measures we have put in place at Tower Behavioral Health to keep our patients, their families, and our employees safe. All efforts are guided by and in adherence to the recommendations distributed by the CDC.

In adherence to the social distancing recommendations provided by the CDC, we have implemented strict protocols at our clinic to ensure the safety of our patients and staff.

  • Patients who have active symptoms of illness or a fever of 100 degrees or higher must call ahead to arrange after-hours dosing.
  • The number of people allowed inside the building at any given time is restricted based on county, state, and federal guidelines.
  • The number of people waiting in line is restricted based on county, state, and federal guidelines, and those present must maintain a minimum distance of six feet from one another.
  • To maintain line restrictions, patients are asked to wait in their cars until direction is given.

For specific information regarding these changes and limitations, please contact us directly.

Please note that for the safety of our patients, their families, and our staff, on-site visitation is no longer allowed at Tower Behavioral Health.

  • This restriction has been implemented in compliance with updated corporate and state regulations to further reduce the risks associated with COVID-19.
  • Alternate methods of communication for other services may be offered when deemed clinically appropriate.

For specific information regarding these changes and limitations, please contact us directly.

CDC updates are consistently monitored to ensure that all guidance followed is based on the latest information released.

  • All staff has received infection prevention and control training.
  • Thorough disinfection and hygiene guidance has been provided.
  • Patient care supplies such as masks and hand sanitizer are being monitored and utilized.
  • Temperature and symptom screening protocols are in place for all patients and staff.
  • Cleaning service contracts have been reviewed for additional support.
  • Personal protective equipment items are routinely checked to ensure proper and secure storage.
  • CDC informational posters are on display to provide important reminders on proper infection prevention procedures.
  • We are in communication with our local health department to receive important community-specific updates.

The safety of our patients, their families, and our employees is our top priority, and we will remain steadfast in our efforts to reduce any risk associated with COVID-19.

The CDC has provided a list of easy tips that can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

  • Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and then immediately dispose of the tissue.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
  • Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces that are frequently touched.
  • Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
  • Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.

For detailed information on COVID-19, please visit https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

Premier Care for a Healthier Future

Tower Behavioral Health is a Mental Health Treatment Center Serving the Reading, PA, Community

Inpatient Psychiatric Care for Adults

Tower Behavioral Health provides comprehensive inpatient treatment to adults of all genders with behavioral health disorders. Our state-of-the-art facility is now open and accepting referrals.

Focused Care

At Tower Behavioral Health in Reading, Pennsylvania, your comprehensive inpatient care will be guided by a personalized treatment plan that will reflect your specific history, needs, and goals. To further support our efforts to provide the focused care you deserve, our inpatient programming occurs within two distinct units.

Our general psychiatric unit serves adults who have been struggling with concerns such as acute episodes of anxiety, psychotic disorders, and personality disorders. Our mood disorders unit helps adults whose lives have been disrupted by depression, bipolar disorder, and related conditions.

Both units feature an array of therapeutic interventions and educational activities that are customized to best suit you, with the goal of helping you achieve stabilization so that you can return home or transition to a lower level of care.

Experienced Staff

When you choose Tower Behavioral Health, you will work in close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of experienced and compassionate professionals. Our treatment teams are composed of dedicated experts whose clinical skills are equaled only by their commitment to superior service.

Depending on your specific needs, you may work with psychiatrists, psychologists, psychology postdoctoral fellows, residents, registered nurses (RNs), behavioral health associates, social workers, case managers, psychotherapists, educators, and occupational therapists.

Your team will provide the customized interventions that will best prepare you to achieve your goals and experience improved quality of life. Throughout your time with us, they’ll also ensure that you feel safe and supported, and that you’re treated with the dignity and respect you deserve.

Aftercare Support

Receiving care at Tower Behavioral Health can be an essential step on your path toward improved health. However, we understand that your journey will continue long after you’ve completed your time with us. Your treatment team will work closely with you to ensure that you have the support you need to maintain and build on the progress you make while you’re in our care.

Prior to transitioning out of our inpatient program, you’ll receive a detailed discharge plan. This personalized plan will document your continued areas of need, identify the community-based resources that will be of greatest value to you, and help with the development of a safety plan to promote your continued well-being.

Our personalized care and detailed discharge planning services will prepare you to achieve long-term success.

Why Choose Tower Behavioral Health
Career Opportunities
Mental Health Treatment
Co-Occurring Addiction Treatment
Insurance Accepted

Streamlined Admissions & Intake Process

Our streamlined admissions process helps ensure you or your loved one receives the care they need in a timely manner.

Admissions Process
Professional Referrals
Marks of Quality Care
  • The Joint Commission (JCAHO) Gold Seal of Approval