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The Stern Center for Behavioral Health

Ribbon Cutting Stern Center for Behavioral Health
David Stern (center) is assisted by leaders from Penn Highlands Healthcare and the local community as he cuts the ribbon at the Penn Highlands Stern Center for Behavioral Health, in DuBois.

Driven by a desire to give back to the community where he lived and raised his family, David J. Stern has made a transformative impact on regional healthcare. His support was instrumental in the opening of the $22 million Stern Center for Behavioral Health, a facility dedicated to providing unparalleled therapeutic care for children, adolescents, and adults.

David Stern’s Vision in Action

The Stern Center addresses the pulse of the region’s behavioral health needs by offering:

  • Specialized Youth Care: 44 beds and private rooms designed specifically for children and adolescents to manage emotions in a safe, secure environment.
  • Comprehensive Services: Providing addiction medicine, and expanded outpatient counseling for all ages.
  • Healing Spaces: The facility includes a gym, sensory rooms, play therapy areas, and a classroom to ensure children continue to thrive during treatment.
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The success I have had is a tribute to all those that taught and nurtured me along the way. Nothing has given me more joy than to work and raise my family in the area we all came to love. My family has been blessed, and I take great pride in knowing I have affected the lives of many.

- David J. Stern

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