Merakey 2nd Avenue

Coordinating care for serious mental illness and developmental disabilities, Merakey 2nd Avenue is a community-based dual-diagnosis treatment center for adults with psychiatric conditions and intellectual or developmental disabilities. They address mental health symptoms, communication barriers, physical healthcare needs, housing concerns, crises, and daily-living challenges through the Dual Diagnosis Treatment Team (DDTT) and related behavioral and developmental services.

Build Stability across Diagnoses

Their dual diagnosis treatment team provides counseling, physical healthcare coordination, housing assistance, crisis intervention, medication management, behavior planning, case coordination, and practical guidance. They address psychiatric and developmental needs within one individualized plan, helping adults improve safety, health engagement, daily routines, relationships, and community participation.

Turn Complexity into Progress

Located along 2nd Avenue, this center is part of Merakey, a nonprofit dedicated to helping people, families, and communities. Merakey began in Philadelphia in 1969 as The Northwest Center, later became NHS Human Services, and has grown into a multi-state provider serving 12 states across behavioral health, autism, addiction recovery, intellectual and developmental disability, education, foster care, aging, and veteran services. At this location, they support greater health, safety, independence, stability, and meaningful participation in community life.