Carol Caruso, Director

The Ranch House - Crisis residential Program

The Ranch House is a Montgomery County Emergency Service, Inc. Crisis Residential Program located on the grounds of Valley Forge Medical Center in East Norriton, PA. It is designed to be an alternative to psychiatric hospitalization.

We serve individuals age 18 and above who voluntarily accept mental health treatment and:

• Are at risk of hospitalization
• Need an emotionally supportive environment to assist with crisis resolution
• Need assistance to improve or establish a support system

Services Provided

• Nursing and Psychosocial assessment
• Psychiatric Assessment
• Dual Diagnosis Education
• Individualized Treatment Planning
• Individual and Group Counseling
• Linkages to Community Supports
• Social and Recreational Activities
• Advocacy and Support
• Discharge Planning and Follow-Up
• Twelve Step Meetings

Referrals for Admission

The Ranch House is available 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. Referrals may be made by calling the Ranch House directly for consumers who are well connected with the Montgomery County Mental Health System. All other candidates for referral must be evaluated at Montgomery County Emergency Service (MCES).

The expected length of stay at The Ranch House is about five days.