Resources For Human Development Resource Center

RHD's history of innovative services began in the behavioral health field, establishing Lower Merion Counseling Services in 1970 in response to a community need for outpatient services. Since then, RHD has expanded to meet a variety of needs, utilizing recovery principles in offering services that range from closely supervised housing and intensive inpatient therapy to outpatient counseling and art programs designed for healing through creativity.

Programs for both children and adults build life skills and self-confidence, removing as many barriers to independent living as possible. Residential programs such as Durham Adult Supported Housing in North Carolina stress life skills education, so that adults with mental illnesses may live successfully within their communities. School Based Behavioral Health Services in Philadelphia works with children so they can successfully return to and participate in their local schools.

RHD prides itself on creative approaches to complex challenges, such as Compeer of Suburban Philadelphia, which matches mental health consumers with trained community volunteers, building friendships that bring support, encouragement and growth to both the consumer and the volunteer. All the programs listed below assist individuals with behavioral health issues. Please click on the links for more information.

Government partners: RHD’s capacity and experience allow us to offer a flexible array of services tailored to the needs of each individual. RHD has long been a responsible steward of government dollars, drawing on shared expertise and experience within our own programs to provide the highest quality services available.

Families and friends: RHD values the importance of family and friends in helping clients enjoy happy and healthy lives. Within each program, RHD works closely with families to provide services to meet the individual needs of the consumers. Family members can be assured that their loved ones will be enriched in a safe and supportive environment.

RHD’s behavioral health programs provide flexible supports that address the ever changing needs of consumers and include support for family members and input for service design from consumers, their families and advocates.