Wesley Spectrum to merge with Family Services
Wesley Spectrum and Family Services of Western Pennsylvania have announced plans to merge and jointly form Wesley Family Services, a nonprofit organization that will increase accessibility to quality, community health-care services for children, families and adults living in Western Pennsylvania. The merger is expected to take effect July 1.
“This is a landmark moment for our two individual organizations,” said Doug Muetzel, CEO of Wesley Spectrum, and Stephen Christian-Michaels, CEO of Family Services of Western Pennsylvania, in a statement. “While we both have a long history of providing quality services, geographically the areas we serve have been different. After closely examining the needs of our respective clients, we have found it will be easier to have one resource for them and their families to turn to for support. It is our belief that we will be stronger together. By uniting our two organizations we will have the opportunity to empower even more children, adults, and families by providing transformational care,”
Traditionally, Wesley Spectrum has been known for providing education, autism, behavioral health and family support services to children and adolescents. Alternatively, Family Services has been known for providing support to adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities and those dealing with vocational challenges and substance abuse disorders. Both organizations provide behavioral health services.
Wesley Spectrum operates eight facilities, including sites in Bridgeville, Upper St. Clair and Washington. For more information, visit www.wesleyfamilyservices.org.