Services for Children
Meeting the needs of children with autism, intellectual disabilities, or behavioral health challenges and their families.
Services for Adults
Meeting the needs of adults with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges and their families.

Intellectual Disabilities and
Behavioral Health Services

Providing hope and opportunity to individuals with autism, intellectual disabilities or behavioral health challenges is the mission of the Barber National Institute. We offer a range of education, job training, residential and behavioral health services to more than 6,200 children, adults, and their families from our main campus in Erie, PA, and in Northwestern Pennsylvania, Central Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, and Philadelphia regions, as well as training and development to professionals around the world.

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HELP US MAKE A SPLASH!
The Barber National Institute Pool and Natatorium has been a valued community resource since opening on the Erie campus in 1979. Now, after more than 40 years of use, a Pool Renovation Project will fund needed updates to the pool and locker room facilities.
Telemedicine Plan for both Part- and Full-Time Positions
Find a rewarding career assisting adults in our residential group homes to lead more fulfilling lives. Now hiring full- and part-time positions in Erie, Pittsburgh and Philadelphia with increased wages and a sign-on bonus.