Regional Counseling Center Inc.
Respect Care Change
815 Grandview Road, Oil City, PA 16301
150 Prospect Ave. Suite 102 ,
Franklin, PA 16323
The Transitions Program uses team-delivered interventions designed to "bridge the gap" and provide therapy, linkage and practical support to empower young people and help them gain independent life skills. By surrounding the young adult with an individualized and flexible team with a mobile nature this results in interventions occurring within the environment in which the problems are experienced. 

 
For many young people, especially those who have been in receipt of supportive Human Service Interventions, the "launching" process is challenging and overwhelming. Many do not make a successful transition to adulthood.
The target population for this program is characterized by higher rates of school dropout, homelessness, unemployment, mental health issues,  substance abuse issues and repeated hospitalizations and incarceration.

"The world as we have created it is a process of our thinking. It cannot be changed without changing our thinking. – Albert Einstein"

Transitions Staff

Mental Health Clinicians 
Transitions Specialists
Mobile Nursing
Consulting Psychiatrist

Becky Lepley, BA

Becky Lepley, BA is a Transitions Specialist/ Transitions Housing Case Manager in the Transitions Program.

She graduated from West Virginia University in 2016 with a major in Psychology. She began her career as a drug and alcohol counselor before spending five more years in the drug and alcohol field in various positions. She has also worked with the intellectually disabled community. She began her career at Regional Counseling Center in the Child and Adolescent Partial Program before transitioning to the Hoarding Program and then the Transitions Program. She enjoys working with children and the ID population. In her free time, she can be found curled up with a good book, spending time with her family and cat, or exploring the outdoors!

Katie McMichael M.S. LPC Transitions Program Director

Katie joined the Transitions Team as a Mental Health Clinician in October 2021. She received her Masters in Mental Health Counseling from Clarion University. Her experience prior includes providing Family Based and Drug and Alcohol Therapy to a variety of populations and a variety of settings. Katie is passionate about helping others and enjoys working with adolescents and young adults but enjoys working with all populations. Originally hailing from Tionesta PA , Katie enjoys being around animals and the outdoors. When Katie is not working mostly found spending time with her husband and 6 children taking care of their zoor of animals, playing board or video games, spending time outside, or going on road trips. 

Our Services

We offer a wide range of services to meet the need of the individuals.

Our Philosophy and Approach

We are a recovery-oriented program set to helping individuals pursue wellness in all aspects of their lives. 
 
We believe individuals are resilient and provide a strengths-based approach.
We provide a 24-hour crisis line.
Services will be team delivered in the home and community. 
Outcomes will be measurable. 
Typical program participation is 12 months. 
This program is 100% voluntary. 

Referral Sources

County Mental Health Programs
Court Supervision Services
Mental health services providers
Self referrals
Families
Hospitals
Area High Schools

Areas of Focus Will Include as Needed:

Mental Health 
Housing and living arrangements 
General Wellness
Educational Support
Employment Support
Medication Management
Criminal Justice System involvement  
Weekly Group Therapy
LBGT Group

Individuals will likely have: 

  • Must be 18-25 years of age
  • Have VBH insurance
  • Demonstrate impaired functioning in home, school, or community
  • Dysfunctional family connections, or no family support
  • Transitioned from foster care or other structured living arrangements.
  • Been involved with at least 2 human service agencies
  • Agree to participate in the program voluntarily 

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