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Specialized Behavioral Healthcare and Academic Services for Neurodiverse Youth
Foundations Behavioral Health provides innovative behavioral health and academic services to children, adolescents and young adults working through a wide range of mental or behavioral health issues, such as autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities and other neurodevelopmental disorders. In collaboration with families, community supports and other providers, Foundations incorporates ethical, evidence-based, culturally responsive and individualized treatment interventions while providing a nurturing and therapeutic environment that leads young people down a path toward personal and academic success.
Services
The Autism Spectrum Disorders and Neurodevelopmental Inpatient Psychiatric Hospital delivers acute care to children and adolescents ages 5 and older identified as having an autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and/or related Disability with co-morbid psychiatric conditions.
The Residential Treatment Facility (RTF) at Foundations Behavioral Health is one of the largest programs of its kind, specializing in the care of people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual disabilities and other neurodevelopmental delays. This long-term residential program is designed to assist children with access to comprehensive behavioral health care, medical care and education in a supportive environment that fosters resilience and growth.
Licensed and accredited schools for grades 3 to 12 that integrate high-standard academics with behavioral health approaches to help students achieve success. With multiple locations, including LifeWorks Academy with a focus on students on the autism spectrum, this holistic approach to education helps students become more confident and engaged.
FACILITY &
CAMPUS
Take a virtual tour of our facility through photography. Also learn more about the general layout of our campus.
PROFESSIONAL
REFERRALS
If you’re a physician or therapist seeking a program for your patient or loved one, fill out our form to get started.
PARTNERSHIPS
Foundations is a proud supporter of the National Action Alliance on Suicide Prevention.
LICENSING &
ACCREDITATION
Read more about our Joint Commission accreditation and our commitment to monitoring quality standards.
Blog
Autism and Dealing With Changes
Why Daily Transitions are Tough on Teens With Autism Autism [...]
The Challenges of Autism Parenting
Parenting a Teen on the Autism Spectrum is Tough Autism [...]
What is Auditory Processing Disorder?
Possible Signs of Auditory Processing Disorder in Teens Auditory processing [...]
“Staff is extremely kind and helpful when I come to visit my son. They really seem to go above and beyond for the families they serve. They are attentive in making sure our visit go smoothly and makes us feel comfortable when I visit. I am extremely happy with the staff and all that they do daily to care for our son.”
Parent of Former Patient
“Thank you for the support you have given to my son. Thank you for giving him a sense of hope and always standing by him when others would not. I know my son has the confidence to take the next step in his life. I believe that’s because of you and LifeWorks. I thank you again from the bottom of our hearts.”
Parent of Former Patient
“Thank you for being here and helping each of us to get better. Thank you just doesn’t seem like a big enough word. Thank you for listening when I [was] hurt[ing], when I couldn’t sleep, and giving me comfort. The cooks thanks for being so funny! The food was always so good.”
Former Patient
“Thanks for all the help you guys gave me over the past two weeks. I learned so much and how to control my anger. I learned so much from this place like how to use coping skills and groups help me. I just want to say thanks and I will miss you all.”
Former Patient
Patient Satisfaction
*Survey data was collected from July 2025 to December 2025 through Mental Health Outcomes, LLC, which benchmarks patient satisfaction data for psychiatric hospitals across the United States.
Join Our Team
We’re always looking for talented and skilled behavioral health professionals to join our staff. If you’re passionate about providing quality patient care to families, Foundations could be the right place to grow your career.
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Empathy: Supporting Healing and Trust
Empathy is at the heart of our patient-centered care, guiding how we listen, understand, and support each patient’s healing process. Learn more about our commitment to compassion and the respect we have towards all patient experiences in this short video.
Foundations Behavioral Health
833 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901-2280
Phone: 215-345-0444
Toll-Free: 800-445-4722
Fax: 215-345-7862