Friends Hospital

Friends Hospital One of America's oldest hospitals, we provide psychiatric treatment to adolescents adults and seniors Model representations of real patients are shown.

On 100 beautiful acres in Northeast Philadelphia stands Friends Hospital, one of America’s oldest hospitals and the first private non-profit institution in the country, founded exclusively to help persons with mental illness. When people come onto the grounds of Friends Hospital, we want them to feel that they have left the city and entered a quiet refuge where the process of healing the mind has taken place for centuries. Physicians are on the medical staff of Friends Hospital, but, with limited exceptions, are independent practitioners who are not employees or agents of Friends Hospital. The facility shall not be liable for actions or treatments provided by physicians. We are unable to provide medical advice through social media. Please contact your physician, or in case of emergency, call 911 or the National Su***de Prevention Lifeline at 988. Please visit our website for language assistance, disability accommodations, the non-discrimination notice, Terms of Service and other important disclaimers.

Recovery Hour with Britelife and Crossroads was an inspiring and impactful conversation! Together, we explored ways to s...
01/09/2026

Recovery Hour with Britelife and Crossroads was an inspiring and impactful conversation! Together, we explored ways to support individuals facing mental health challenges and identified opportunities to collaborate for stronger, more connected community care.

When organizations unite, we create pathways to hope and healing for those who need it most. Let’s keep working to make a difference!

We are grateful to Feast of Justice for the opportunity to table and engage with the community. Friends Hospital was hon...
01/07/2026

We are grateful to Feast of Justice for the opportunity to table and engage with the community. Friends Hospital was honored to highlight our Crisis Response Center, share information about our services and discuss the many ways we support individuals experiencing mental health challenges.

Events like this play a vital role in reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness, increasing awareness and connecting people with the care and resources they deserve. Thank you to everyone who stopped by our table, asked questions and helped make this event meaningful.

We look forward to continued collaboration in supporting mental health and wellness throughout our community.

Today, we celebrate and honor Dr. John Leichner as he retires after many years of dedicated service to Friends Hospital....
01/05/2026

Today, we celebrate and honor Dr. John Leichner as he retires after many years of dedicated service to Friends Hospital. Dr. Leichner has been a trusted physician, mentor and leader, providing exceptional medical care and offering thoughtful guidance to our Advanced Practice Providers. His steady presence, clinical expertise and unwavering commitment to excellence have left a meaningful and lasting impact on our patients, our APPs and our entire medical community.

We are deeply grateful for his years of service and the legacy he leaves behind at Friends Hospital. We wish Dr. Leichner every joy and success in his well deserved retirement and in all the chapters still ahead. Thank you, Dr. Leichner, you will always be part of the Friends family!

In the spirit of the season, Friends had the joy of sharing gifts with some of our amazing community partners! We’re so ...
12/26/2025

In the spirit of the season, Friends had the joy of sharing gifts with some of our amazing community partners! We’re so thankful for the incredible teams at Nazareth Hospital, Jefferson Torresdale and Jefferson Frankford for their continued collaboration and support.

Together, we’re spreading cheer, strengthening partnerships and celebrating the holidays side by side.

Friends kept the holiday cheer shining bright with our Holiday Luncheon and staff gift giveaway. From a delicious holida...
12/23/2025

Friends kept the holiday cheer shining bright with our Holiday Luncheon and staff gift giveaway. From a delicious holiday spread to warm, cozy gifts, it was our way of saying thank you for the heart, dedication and care our staff bring every single day. We’re so grateful for our amazing team this holiday season and always.

Friends came together to celebrate the holiday season with a special Leadership Luncheon honoring our incredible leaders...
12/22/2025

Friends came together to celebrate the holiday season with a special Leadership Luncheon honoring our incredible leadership team. It was a meaningful opportunity to pause, connect and express gratitude for the dedication, guidance and commitment they bring every day in support of our staff and those we serve.

Wishing our leadership a joyful holiday season filled with warmth and appreciation.

Friends kept the holiday spirit alive by donating coats to our partners at the 15th Police District! These coats will be...
12/18/2025

Friends kept the holiday spirit alive by donating coats to our partners at the 15th Police District! These coats will be part of their community giveaway, and we’re grateful for the continued support and partnership of the brave men and women at the 15th District. This gesture is a small token of appreciation for their ongoing efforts in working with Friends to provide quality mental health services to our community.

We kicked off the holiday season at Friends yesterday with our Turkey, Ham and Veggie Lasagna Day! Staff enjoyed a heart...
12/18/2025

We kicked off the holiday season at Friends yesterday with our Turkey, Ham and Veggie Lasagna Day! Staff enjoyed a hearty breakfast and a cozy bonfire with a BBQ prepared by our amazing Plant Operations team.

To make the day even more special, each team member went home with their choice of a turkey, ham or lasagna, a small but heartfelt thank you for their hard work, dedication and commitment to providing high-quality care to our patients every day.

Friends is kicking off the holiday season by sharing treats with our hospital partners as a heartfelt token of appreciat...
12/17/2025

Friends is kicking off the holiday season by sharing treats with our hospital partners as a heartfelt token of appreciation for the incredible teams who support patients facing mental health challenges.

We understand the holidays can be difficult for many and we want you to know that Friends is here 24/7 for anyone experiencing a mental health crisis.

Today, Friends proudly honored and celebrated Ceal Hogan as she retires after an incredible 38 years of dedicated servic...
12/15/2025

Today, Friends proudly honored and celebrated Ceal Hogan as she retires after an incredible 38 years of dedicated service. Ceal has truly been the heart of her department, a constant source of support, inspiration and excellence. Her caring spirit, unmatched work ethic and unwavering commitment to our patients have left a lasting impact on the entire Friends community.

As Ceal begins this well-deserved new chapter, we want to express our deepest gratitude: thank you for the decades of kindness, consistency, laughter and the remarkable example you’ve set for all of us. Ceal, we wish you nothing but joy, rest and adventure in retirement. It simply won’t be the same without you!

Please join us in celebrating Ceal’s extraordinary career and in wishing her all the best for the future!

Friends extends a heartfelt thank you to NAMI Philadelphia for helping organize the Trauma to Triumph Retreat held at Fr...
12/12/2025

Friends extends a heartfelt thank you to NAMI Philadelphia for helping organize the Trauma to Triumph Retreat held at Friends yesterday. We are also deeply grateful to all the agencies who came out to support and participate in this meaningful event. Your involvement and dedication made the day truly impactful for our community.

We were honored to participate in the Belfield Recreation Center and Choice of Living Winter Wonderland event! We’re gra...
12/11/2025

We were honored to participate in the Belfield Recreation Center and Choice of Living Winter Wonderland event! We’re grateful for the opportunity to connect with local residents and share valuable information about mental health services.

During the event, Friends Hospital highlighted our Crisis Response Center (CRC) and the ways we can support individuals experiencing mental health challenges, especially during the holiday season.

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4641 Roosevelt Boulevard
Philadelphia, PA
19124

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