Harborcreek Youth Services

Harborcreek Youth Services HYS is a trauma-focused behavioral healthcare agency that helps kids from across PA. Thank you!

Harborcreek Youth Services is a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility for young men and is located in the township of Harborcreek, a rural suburb just east of Erie, Pennsylvania. We have been caring for boys since 1911 when our agency, then known as the Catholic Boys Protectory, was founded. The institution was originally intended as a home for youth too old to remain at the orphanage in Erie

, Pennsylvania (learn more about our history here). It has since evolved to become a fully accredited, clinically-driven child and family service agency. In our Residential Program, we serve male youth, ages 12-18 (at time of admission) from across Pennsylvania who meet medical necessity criteria as determined by a licensed psychiatrist and who are referred by Mental Health agencies, Children and Youth agencies (dependent children), and Juvenile Justice agencies (delinquent children). We are also proud to house a Community Program that serves both boys and girls in Erie County. Multisystemic Therapy (MST) is a family-centered and community-based treatment for kids ages 12-17 that teaches and supports parenting techniques that discourage adolescent truancy, disrespect, violence, and substance abuse. Admissions, provision of services, and client referrals are made without regard to race (to include hair type, hair texture, or hair style), color, religious creed (to include all aspects of religious observances and practice, as well as belief), disability, ancestry, national origin (including limited English proficiency), age (40 and over), or sex (to include pregnancy status, childbirth status, breastfeeding status, sex assigned at birth). For more information about our agency, services, or to make a referral, please visit our website at www.hys-erie.org.

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06/12/2026

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No capybaras were harmed in the production of this newsletter.
06/11/2026

No capybaras were harmed in the production of this newsletter.

The pool is almost ready, HYS celebrates 115 years, and other sunny highlights from across campus in the latest edition of The Good News Journal.

The last day of school + fresh popcorn = happy kids!
06/05/2026

The last day of school + fresh popcorn = happy kids!

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05/31/2026

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The Pay-What-You-Can Farmers' Market network has been hard at work planning behind the scenes and invite you to help us get ready for the season ahead!

All help is greatly appreciated, whether you'd like to contribute by growing produce for the markets, providing a monetary donation to help sustain the markets, spreading the word, or volunteering at a stand!

You can learn more about all the PWYC Markets, visit:
https://buff.ly/QOor5px

The downtown stand will be starting mid-July; more news to come!

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05/29/2026

What started as a grant-funded project by Gannon University nursing students is now taking root on our campus!

Over the last several weeks, our residents, staff, Work Experience Program students and these amazing nurses have worked together to build and plant a new Community Garden here at HYS that will continue to grow throughout the summer.

These nurses may have just graduated, but their impact has already started!

Read the full story on our HYS blog at https://www.hys-erie.org/news/growing-together-gannon-nursing-students-and-hys-collaborate-on-new-community-garden-project

Happy Memorial Day! Our administrative offices are closed today, but will reopen Tuesday morning.
05/25/2026

Happy Memorial Day! Our administrative offices are closed today, but will reopen Tuesday morning.

While we’ve been celebrating HYS’ 115th birthday on campus, our Admissions Coordinator Tim Borgia has been busy represen...
05/18/2026

While we’ve been celebrating HYS’ 115th birthday on campus, our Admissions Coordinator Tim Borgia has been busy representing Harborcreek Youth Services on the road!

Last week, Tim attended the PA Council of Chief Juvenile Probation Officers meeting in State College, followed by the statewide NAMI Keystone Pennsylvania Conference in Harrisburg this morning, where he connected with professionals and partners who share our commitment to supporting children and families.

One unexpected side effect of decorating the table with birthday decorations? Everyone keeps stopping by to ask Tim if it’s *his* birthday. 😄

We have another graduate to celebrate this week! Grant is heading to Job Corps to pursue a career in construction. Durin...
05/13/2026

We have another graduate to celebrate this week! Grant is heading to Job Corps to pursue a career in construction.

During the ceremony, he received two butterflies representing growth & change - one to give and one to keep. He chose to give one to Mr. Eric. Congratulations and all our best, Grant!

We’re not the only ones celebrating a birthday this week!As we wrap up National Nurses Week, we’re also celebrating the ...
05/12/2026

We’re not the only ones celebrating a birthday this week!

As we wrap up National Nurses Week, we’re also celebrating the birthday of one of the most influential figures in nursing history, Florence Nightingale, born on May 12, 1820.

Known as the founder of modern nursing, Florence Nightingale helped transform healthcare through compassion, advocacy, and a belief that every person deserves quality care and dignity.

At HYS, we’re incredibly grateful for our nurses and all they do for the children we serve each day. From medication management and health education to comfort, encouragement, and support during difficult moments, their impact reaches far beyond medical care.

Thank you to our amazing Medical and Nursing team for the care, patience, and dedication you bring to our campus every day. And of course…Happy Birthday, Flo! 🎂

Address

5712 Iroquois Avenue
Harborcreek, PA
16421

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+18148997664

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