Message from Our CEO

A Message from Our President & CEO

At The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, our story is one of evolution—much like the individuals who walk through our doors every day seeking support. For nearly a century, this location at 801 W. Girard Avenue has

 served the community under several names: St. Luke’s, Giuffre, North Philadelphia Health System–Girard Medical Center, and now, as of 2019, we proudly operate as The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard.

Today, we carry forward that legacy with a renewed vision: to be the region’s leading provider of behavioral health services.

We are proud to have an experienced, dedicated, and compassionate team committed to meeting people where they are in their journey. Our programs are designed with the understanding that healing not one-size-fits-all. A holistic, culturally responsive, and person-centered approach is essential to meaningful recovery. That’s why we’ve built partnerships that extend our impact—like our on-site collaboration with Delaware Valley Community Health, which enhances access to medical care, with dental and legal services in development.

Our offerings go beyond clinical care. With access to a modern fitness facility, tai chi, yoga, and wellness groups, we prioritize the physical and emotional health of those we serve. Whether through creative arts, evidence-based therapies, or medication-assisted treatment, we meet individuals with compassion, innovation, and dignity.

As President and CEO, I am honored to help guide this incredible institution forward. I see the need in our community and the opportunity we have to make a difference—for individuals, families, and the neighborhoods around us. We remain committed to innovation, excellence, and being a place where recovery is possible and sustainable.

Every person who enters our doors is treated as just that—a person. Someone with a story, with strength, and with the potential to heal. And our job is to walk alongside them every step of the way.

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is where hope begins and lives are transformed.

Warm regards,
Xavier Bancroft
President & CEO
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard