Belmont Expands Services in Its Behavioral Health Program for Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual,Transgendered and Questioning Adults

Philadelphia, PA, October 15, 2003– Belmont Center for Comprehensive Treatment has expanded its services to offer outpatient psychotherapy in its behavioral health program geared exclusively for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgendered and questioning (LGBTQ) adults. Outpatient services are now offered five days a week at Belmont located at 4200 Monument Road in Philadelphia. Belmont, part of Belmont Behavioral Health, is the only psychiatric facility in the Delaware Valley with an inpatient behavioral health unit geared specifically for sexual minorities. “I’m glad that we have outpatient services available since it strengthens the continuity of care that we can offer our LGBTQ patients,” says David Glassman, PsyD, Director of the program.

To better describe its services, the program has changed its name to Rainbow Haven. It had previously been called Three East at Belmont. “Our new name Rainbow Haven, was selected by an advisory group comprised of behavioral health specialists and leaders from the LGBTQ community,” adds Glassman.

Rainbow Haven provides confidential, specialized treatment for people with depression, anxiety, sexual compulsivity, HIV/AIDS-related and chemical-dependency issues, as well as other behavioral problems. Services include crisis stabilization, comprehensive evaluations, individual and group therapy, addictions counseling, and gay-sensitive planning for discharge.

Belmont Behavioral Health, part of the Albert Einstein Healthcare Network, is one of the largest, most comprehensive behavioral health systems in Philadelphia. Belmont Behavioral Health treats a variety of emotional and psychiatric problems, including substance abuse, eating disorders, depression and anxiety disorders, among others. For more information, call 1-800-EINSTEIN or visit www.einstein.edu/belmont.

Publish date: October 15, 2003