Fairmount Behavioral Health System

Fairmount Behavioral Health System Fairmount Behavioral Health is dedicated to providing compassionate, comprehensive mental health services. A psychiatrist is on site at all times.

We offer a range of specialized inpatient programs designed to support individuals facing mental health with a supportive, healing environment. Located on a beautiful 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a longstanding pillar of the behavioral health community in Philadelphia. Fairmount is a private, inpatient behavioral health facility that specializes in the treatment of both adolescents (12+) and adults. The spacious campus bordering Fairmount Park in the Roxborough Section of Philadelphia is a peaceful setting for patients and families. Fairmount offers specialized inpatient programming based up on the clinical profile of each individual, including a women’s trauma program and a dual diagnosis track. With a call to Fairmount, you have immediate access to a master’s level clinician, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our admissions team can assess an individual in crisis and arrange admission to the appropriate level of care. Whatever the need, at any time of day or night, high quality care is within reach here at Fairmount. To schedule an assessment, call 215.487.4100. Physicians are on the medical staff of Fairmount Behavioral Health, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Fairmount Behavioral Health. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. Model representations of real patients are shown. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.

Shoutout to NAMI Bucks County PA for another great event! We were proud to sponsor NAMI Bucks Stride this past weekend. ...
10/10/2025

Shoutout to NAMI Bucks County PA for another great event! We were proud to sponsor NAMI Bucks Stride this past weekend. Our Community Liaison, Lisa Schwartz, attended and represented Fairmount, along with our friends from other sister facilities. We are always honored to support the important work that NAMI does for mental health in our community.

10/09/2025

Fairmount Behavioral Health at Roxtoberfest! This past Saturday, Fairmount was proud to sponsor Roxtoberfest in Roxborough. We had a fantastic time connecting with our community, enjoying great music, delicious food and fun activities, all while promoting mental health and wellness.

Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table and helped make the day so memorable and a special shoutout to the Roxborough Development Corporation for organizing such a wonderful event.

Fairmount Behavioral Health is proud to partner with Mental Health Partnerships to host Getting Off the Emotional Roller...
10/07/2025

Fairmount Behavioral Health is proud to partner with Mental Health Partnerships to host Getting Off the Emotional Roller Coaster, a ten-week course designed for family members of individuals living with mental health challenges.

Held right here on our campus, this program helps loved ones gain a deeper understanding of mental illness, develop effective communication and coping strategies and connect with others who share similar experiences.

We’re grateful to Mental Health Partnerships for collaborating with us on such a meaningful initiative. This course will continue to be offered on a recurring basis, with the next session beginning in January.

If you’re interested in attending, we’d love to hear from you. Call 215-345-0444 today!


Pictured left to right: Lydia Cooper, Bianca Cory, Nicole Bennett

Red October is here! The Fairmount Behavioral Health team showed their Philadelphia Phillies pride yesterday while cooli...
10/01/2025

Red October is here! The Fairmount Behavioral Health team showed their Philadelphia Phillies pride yesterday while cooling off with water ice and ice cream because celebrating community and connection is just as important as cheering on the Phils!

We’re excited to welcome Fran Hogan, MSN, RN, RN-BC, as the new Chief Nursing Officer at Fairmount Behavioral Health Sys...
09/29/2025

We’re excited to welcome Fran Hogan, MSN, RN, RN-BC, as the new Chief Nursing Officer at Fairmount Behavioral Health System! Fran brings more than 25 years of experience in clinical care and nursing leadership, most recently serving with the Virtua Health System. His career spans Critical Care, Medical-Surgical, Emergency Department and Women’s and Children’s Service Lines.

Recognized for his transformational leadership and dedication to both patients and staff, Fran’s vision strongly aligns with our mission. We are confident his expertise will help shape a bright future for our organization. Please join us in giving Fran a warm welcome to the Fairmount family!

🍁 Welcome Fall! Our Director of Business Development, Jon Anderson, delivered Mums to Chester County Hospital Social Wor...
09/25/2025

🍁 Welcome Fall! Our Director of Business Development, Jon Anderson, delivered Mums to Chester County Hospital Social Workers, Rossy (left) and L'Oreal, as a token of our appreciation. Thank you for all that you do!🍂

09/19/2025

Team Fairmount was proud to attend a recent Philadelphia Phillies Strike Out the Stigma event! Stigma surrounding mental health has come a long way but we still have lots of work to do. Hat's off the Phillies for prioritizing such an important initiative and congrats to the Phillies on winning the NL East. Let's go Phils!

Today on Su***de Prevention Awareness Day, our Fairmount Behavioral Health team stands together to remind our community ...
09/10/2025

Today on Su***de Prevention Awareness Day, our Fairmount Behavioral Health team stands together to remind our community you are not alone. Our staff proudly held messages of hope, encouraging others to speak up, to listen and to reach out for help. Every voice matters. Every life matters.

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is always within reach.
Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Together, we can break the silence and build a future filled with hope.

No matter what you’re going through, you are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of su***d...
09/08/2025

No matter what you’re going through, you are not alone. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of su***de, mental health or substance use, call or text 988 to connect with the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

Trained counselors are available 24/7 to listen, support and help you find the resources you need. ***dePreventionAwarenessMonth

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. At Fairmount Behavioral Health, we believe every story matters, every s...
09/02/2025

September is Su***de Prevention Awareness Month. At Fairmount Behavioral Health, we believe every story matters, every struggle deserves compassion and no one should face their darkest moments alone. 💜

If you or someone you know is struggling, help is available. Call or text 988 for the Su***de & Crisis Lifeline.

If you or a loved one is in crisis and in need of inpatient care, our admissions team is available 24/7 at 215-487-4100

We are hosting an Open House Hiring Event on September 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (with additional time for overflow...
09/02/2025

We are hosting an Open House Hiring Event on September 4 from 12:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. (with additional time for overflow as needed), where we are seeking several open positions including Social Workers, Nurses (LPN/RN), Environmental Services, Psych Technician, Allied Therapist and more! Come meet our team, learn about our open roles and discover how you can make a difference.

Questions? Call us at 215-487-4000.

The Philadelphia School District opened its doors to start the new school year this week. We at Fairmount wanted to welc...
08/29/2025

The Philadelphia School District opened its doors to start the new school year this week. We at Fairmount wanted to welcome back the school counselors and show our appreciation!

Our Director of Business Development, Jon Anderson, brought this basket to Roxborough High School counselor Rebecca Jones as a token of our gratitude. Here's to a great school year!

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Located on a beautiful 27-acre wooded campus, Fairmount Behavioral Health System is the largest freestanding behavioral health hospital in Southeastern Pennsylvania. Fairmount is a private 239-bed behavioral health facility that specializes in treatment for children, adolescents and adults. The spacious campus bordering Fairmount Park in the Roxborough section of Philadelphia is a peaceful setting for patients and families. Fairmount Behavioral Health System provides inpatient services to children, ages 5-10 years of age; young adolescents, ages 10-12 years of age; and gender-specific adolescent programing for ages 13-17 years of age. Fairmount Behavioral Health System has expanded our child/adolescent services which now includes specialized programming for adolescent girls. In addition, we also offer a short-term Acute Partial Hospitalization Program for Adolescents. Our size allows us to provide specialized inpatient programming based upon clinical profile and functioning level. We now specialize in Trauma-Informed Women’s Treatment We also offer a separately licensed drug/alcohol program providing detoxification (opiates, alcohol, benzodiazepines) and rehabilitation services. We also offer a separately licensed drug/alcohol program providing detoxification (opiates, alcohol, benzodiazepines) and rehabilitation services using Subutex and Vivitrol.We offer a unique continuum of care for individuals with co-occurring psychiatric and chemical dependency needs which includes a screening and continuity of care visit by a member of our Chemical Dependency Clinical Leadership as well as a bed hold on the CD Program. With a call to Fairmount, you have immediate access to master level clinicians, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, who can assess an individual in crisis and arrange admission to the appropriate level of care. A psychiatrist is on site at all times. Whatever the need, at any time of the day or night, high quality care is as close as a telephone. To schedule an assessment, call 1-800-235-0200.

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