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Philadelphia Housing Authority and Joseph J. Peters Institute Introduce Partnership to Address Trauma and Healing (PATH) at Vaux Community Building
Program provides evidence-based trauma treatment services to the North Philadelphia community
PHILADELPHIA – Philadelphia Housing Authority (PHA) and Public Health Management Corporation subsidiary Joseph J. Peters Institute (JJPI), a regional leader in trauma treatment, today hosted a community open house to introduce Vaux Partnership to Address Trauma and Healing (PATH), a new program to provide evidence-based mental health and trauma treatment services in an outpatient setting at PHA’s Vaux Community Building in the Sharswood neighborhood of Philadelphia.
Vaux PATH provides mental health treatment to children and adults who have experienced trauma and are having emotional, behavioral, and/or social challenges. The program, first launched in April 2024 in response to an expressed need for mental health support within the community, serves individuals and families living, working, or attending school in the 19121 and 19132 zip codes of North Philadelphia with Medicaid insurance, with a focus on individuals residing in PHA housing near the Vaux Community Building, those living in adjacent neighborhoods, or individuals participating in programming at Vaux.
“PHA's housing communities foster economic development, support services for those in need, and amenities like open spaces and community centers,” said Kelvin A. Jeremiah, President and CEO of PHA. “Partners like the Joseph J. Peters Institute play a vital role in this holistic approach, which extends well beyond housing. Our new Vaux Partnership to Address Trauma and Healing with JJPI provides evidence-based trauma treatment services at Vaux Community Building, meeting residents' needs and strengthening community relationships."
“Vaux PATH is a testament to the comprehensive solutions that can be achieved through strong, cross-sector partnerships,” added Michael Pearson, President and CEO at PHMC. “The combined determination of JJPI, PHA, and our funder, TD Bank, along with local stakeholders and elected officials will increase access to high-quality mental health treatment in North Philadelphia.”
“Vaux PATH, combined with the work of PHA’s other community-based partners, will substantially increase access to much-needed wraparound services and a full continuum of high-quality care,” said Ivan Haskell, Executive Director of JJPI. “The need for comprehensive mental health care has never been greater, and we are proud to partner with PHA to provide the local community with expert clinical care to residents in Sharswood and surrounding neighborhoods.”
Vaux, a historic building located at 2300 W. Master Street in North Philadelphia, is a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) designated EnVision Center, which is a centralized hub to provide people with the resources and support needed to excel. In addition to the JJPI partnership, PHA’s partners at the site offer a wide range of services, including health and wellness programming, financial and entrepreneurship services, job training, after school programs, and creative writing and reading programming for youth.
JJPI is a regional leader in providing trauma treatment services and therapeutic care to children, adolescent, and adult survivors of all types of trauma, including traumatic grief and separation, exposure to community violence and gun violence, physical and emotional abuse, sexual abuse, military trauma, and more. On-site evidence-based treatments include Prolonged Exposure Therapy (PE), Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT).
"At TD, we are committed to supporting initiatives focused on access to care for vulnerable communities," said Paige Carlson-Heim, Head of Social Impact at TD Bank. "We support JJPI's innovative work to offer mental health treatment to children and adults in Philadelphia who have experienced trauma and are having emotional, behavioral, and/or social challenges. The PATH program is critically needed in our communities and TD is proud to support JJPI in this important work."
For additional information, referrals, or to schedule an appointment at Vaux PATH, please call 445-289-0398. Support for the program was provided by TD Bank.
About Joseph J. Peters Institute
JJPI, a subsidiary of Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC), is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and their families heal in a safe environment that promotes both recovery and resiliency. JJPI is a regional leader in the treatment of trauma and is one of only a few organizations that treats the entire cycle of sexual abuse, providing treatment for survivors of sexual abuse as well as those who have exhibited problematic sexual behavior. For more information on JJPI, visit www.jjpi.phmc.org.
About Public Health Management Corporation
Public Health Management Corporation (PHMC) is a nonprofit public health institute that creates and sustains healthier communities. PHMC uses best practices to improve community health through direct service, partnership, innovation, policy, research, technical assistance and a prepared workforce. PHMC has served the region since 1972. For more information on PHMC, visit www.phmc.org.
About Philadelphia Housing Authority
The Philadelphia Housing Authority’s mission is to open doors to affordable housing, economic, opportunity, and safe sustainable communities to benefit Philadelphia residents with low incomes. To learn more visit www.pha.phila.gov.
About TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank®
TD Bank, America's Most Convenient Bank, is one of the 10 largest banks in the U.S. by assets, providing over 10 million customers with a full range of retail, small business and commercial banking products and services at more than 1,100 convenient locations throughout the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Metro D.C., the Carolinas and Florida. In addition, TD Auto Finance, a division of TD Bank, N.A., offers vehicle financing and dealer commercial services. TD Bank and its subsidiaries also offer customized private banking and wealth management services through TD Wealth®. TD Bank is headquartered in Cherry Hill, N.J. To learn more, visit www.td.com/us. Find TD Bank on Facebook at www.facebook.com/TDBank and on Instagram at www.instagram.com/TDBank_US/.
TD Bank is a subsidiary of The Toronto-Dominion Bank, a top 10 North American bank. The Toronto-Dominion Bank trades on the New York and Toronto stock exchanges under the ticker symbol "TD". To learn more, visit www.td.com/us.
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