Addictions & Mental Health Treatment

Addictions & Mental Health Treatment

Prof. Reyher instructing an adult student on addictions and mental health treatment.

Director of groundbreaking program believes his field is a calling

In recent years, our world’s focus has shifted to serious concern about mental health and addiction issues. More than 40 years ago, Alvernia was a forerunner, featuring prominently in the solution to this problem by initiating the Alcoholism Couns...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2026
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Sandra Reyher

Assistant Professor Addictions & Mental Health Treatment
David Reyher

David Reyher MSW, CAADC

Program Director Addictions & Mental Health Treatment
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Addictions & Mental Health student Maria Checchia sitting in chair

Addictions & Mental Health Treatment grad leads a life of service

Maria Checchia ’20 always knew she wanted to help others. The Franciscan mission of Alvernia supplemented that need and supported her program choice of behavioral health. An interest in family/child services led to an introductory course in social...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2021
Stephanie Berlin '18

Family experiences fuel counseling career

Stephanie Berlin ’18 grew up in Fleetwood, Pa., raised by a tight-knit family who always made an effort to spend time with each other. They attend concerts and sporting events, as well as embarking on an annual family vacation. When Berlin's paren...

  • College of Humanities, Education, and Social Sciences
  • 2019