The Place for Recovery is a dedicated outpatient psychiatric and mental health practice in Manchester, Pennsylvania. We provide integrated treatment for mental health and substance use conditions with a focus on practical recovery and long-term wellness.
We are dedicated to providing compassionate, evidence-based, trauma-informed mental healthcare that nurtures resilience and fosters personal growth.
You grow, we grow.
To be a leading outpatient practice where every person, regardless of background or circumstance, has access to personalized, culturally sensitive care and real opportunity for lasting change.
Motto: Empowering Minds, Transforming Lives.
Our team includes experienced psychiatrists who bring deep clinical expertise in telepsychiatry, addiction, and collaborative behavioral health care.
Psychiatrist
Dr. Gilbert Simas is a board-certified psychiatrist in both General Psychiatry and Addiction Psychiatry with more than 18 years of clinical experience across inpatient, outpatient, and telepsychiatry settings.
He has held senior leadership roles including Chief Executive Officer of a national telepsychiatry program, Director of Medical Services for addiction treatment programs, and Medical Director for specialized behavioral health services.
He completed his residency in General Psychiatry at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and a fellowship in Addiction Psychiatry at Oregon Health & Science University. He also holds an MBA in Healthcare Management.
Psychiatrist - Backup Collaborator for PA
Aloha, I am a board-certified psychiatrist and passionate about holistic, community-based care.
I was previously a medical director at a VA psychosocial rehabilitation and recovery center and loved that providers of many different specialties came together to help the patients.
During this position I worked closely with nurse practitioners, psychologists, social workers, physician assistants, and many types of therapists on a daily basis.
Queen C. Alajemba is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with over six years of dedicated psychiatry experience. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing from George Washington University and has worked across clinical settings managing anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and related conditions.
Her care style is holistic, culturally responsive, and evidence-based. She values clear communication and shared decision-making so every client understands their options and feels supported through recovery.
Most practices handle either medication or therapy and then send you somewhere else for the other half. We do not. The Place for Recovery brings psychiatric medication management and psychotherapy together in one place, so your care is coordinated, consistent, and complete.
We also offer onsite wellness and medical services, including weight management, primary care, and laboratory testing with Clipath Medical Laboratory. DNA Med Match and neurotransmitter testing help us personalize care even further.
We built this practice to remove confusion and make quality psychiatric care easier to access.
We honor each person's story, identity, and goals without judgment.
We communicate clearly, do the right thing, and follow through.
Care is warm, empathetic, and focused on what matters most to you.
We stay current with best practices and keep improving how we serve.
Quiet, welcoming environments that make it easier to focus on healing.
The Place for Recovery supports local awareness efforts and partnerships that reduce stigma around mental health and substance use disorders. We collaborate with healthcare providers, schools, and community organizations to improve referral access and continuity of care.
The Place for Recovery fosters a holistic approach to healing. Veterans are provided with a safe and welcoming environment where they can connect with others who share similar experiences, facilitating a sense of community and understanding. By addressing not only the physical and emotional scars of service but also the social and economic factors that impact well-being, The Place for Recovery empowers veterans to reclaim their lives and thrive in their post-military endeavors. Through a commitment to dignity, respect, and comprehensive support, this initiative plays a vital role in fostering resilience and reintegration for Pennsylvania's veterans, helping them to build a brighter future.
Our long-term goal is simple: more people getting care early, receiving treatment that works, and staying connected to support systems that promote recovery.
Schedule an initial appointment and we will walk through your goals together.
