Welcome | Beacon Light
Behavioral Health • Bradford, PA • Since 1903
About
Beacon Light Behavioral Health System is a nonprofit mental health provider offering outpatient and residential services for adults, children, and families. Based in Bradford, PA (HQ at 800 East Main Street), Beacon Light operates as two affiliated entities: Beacon Light Behavioral Health System (BLBHS) and Beacon Light Adult Residential Services (BLARS). Services include community-based outpatient programs and residential programs for individuals with mental health challenges, including dual diagnosis situations and child-focused residential care. The organization has a long history since 1903 and employs about 80 staff. Contact: main numbers 814-817-1400, 814-817-1372, or 1-800-345-1780. Website: beacon-light.org.
Clinic Type
Behavioral Health
Address
1700 Elm Street, Bradford, PA 16701
Phone
814-817-1372
tsmith@journeyhealth.org
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
Services Offered
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 4.9 out of 5 stars (25 reviews)
- LocalityBiz: 1 out of 5 stars (1 review)
Patients praise
- Some patients report caring staff and helpful support over long periods
- Some employees feel they make a positive impact on clients lives
- Occasional praise for team dynamics among coworkers
Common complaints
- Reports of poor management and communication issues
- Employee complaints regarding high stress, safety concerns, and inadequate compensation
- Negative feedback regarding facility atmosphere and amenities
"I've been going here for over 10 years and they've helped me more than any other place I've been. You can tell the staff really cares about each patient."
— Rehab.com user review"it freakin sucked bro and the prison food was freakin horrible but otherwise it was alright ..."
— Yelp user reviewSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Beacon Light Behavioral Health System to open Bradford Outpatient Clinic | Potter Leader-Enterprise | tiogapublishing.com — Jul 17, 2025
- Beacon Light offers transcranial magnetic stimulation for depression, OCD - The Bradford Era — Sep 9, 2025
- Kiwanis Club delivers holiday joy to Beacon Light children - The Bradford Era — Dec 18, 2025
- Bradford pop-up entertainment venue set to return to Wibsey Park - BBC News — May 23, 2026
- Wibsey Park: Beacon to return this summer - all the details | Bradford Telegraph and Argus — May 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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