Pennsylvania Rehab Centers for Drugs & Alcohol

List of Rehabs in Pennsylvania

Below is a list of the different drug rehab centers in Pennsylvania. Each listing provides information on the types of services provided and the payment options available. You can also find accreditations and certifications to help you determine if the rehab center is trusted and has the expertise you are looking for. The list can be incomplete so please do not hesitate to contact a treatment specialist at 1-800-304-2219.

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TIPS: If you feel you're going to use

• Find a peer support group: Pennsylvania 12-step meetings and aftercare programs from the Addicted.org directory.
• Stay active and distracted—take advantage of fitness or community centers, or go for long and short walks.
• Utilize free or open behavioral health counseling or contact PA 2-1-1.
• Find an extroverted activity—experience the history, Lake Wallenpaupack, Dutch Wonderland, state parks, or the Lancaster Central Market.
• Avoid risky situations that lead to relapse. Becoming overwhelmed and unmanaged stress are common triggers.

TIPS: If you want to help someone

• Refer them to local resources through Addicted.org or the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services.
• Be aware of overdose risks—resources available through the OverdoseFree PA, or the Pennsylvania Department of Health.
• Assessment and screening are vital tools. These resources are available at the state and local levels.
• Consider hiring a professional interventionist and plan a family intervention.
• Avoid enabling anyone addicted to drugs or alcohol as it worsens the situation.

Pennsylvania Long-Term Drug Rehab

The professional opinion of Addicted.org is that long-term residential rehabilitation is the best treatment and lifelong recovery option. Here are some reasons why:

• Long-term rehab programs in Pennsylvania attend to your multiple needs. Treatment manages addiction and may help with associated medical, psychological, social, vocational, or legal problems.
• Individuals remain in treatment for an adequate time, increasing their success rate. Long-term programs generally provide treatment for 30, 60, 90 days, or longer.
• Patients have access to 24/7 psychological and medical support. Most long-term programs provide extensive support networks for their clients.
• Multiple therapy methodologies are utilized. Longer treatment permits more opportunity—for example, behavioral therapy, spiritual therapy, holistic treatment, or experiential therapy.
• Long-term treatment helps you develop life-saving routines, healthy habits, and behaviors more effectively than other forms of treatment.

Regardless of your financial situation or addiction, Addicted.org will help you find rehabilitation in the state. Our qualified professionals provide the resources you need to narrow the search and locate a program that meets your treatment and recovery needs.

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Paying for Drug Rehab in Pennsylvania

The cost of treatment in Pennsylvania can vary from person to person, depending on several factors. One of these factors is the type of program the person chooses. Some programs are funded by the state and accept Medicaid insurance, while others are privately owned and may only accept cash or private health insurance.

Paying for Treatment with Medicaid in Pennsylvania

Medicaid in Pennsylvania may help some people pay for their entire treatment costs. Over 3 million residents of the state are enrolled in Medicaid. Those who qualify and are using it to pay for treatment must choose one facility that accepts it. These facilities are highly utilized, and often, there’s a waiting list to be admitted. A person may wait several weeks for a bed to open in such a program.

Using Private Insurance to pay for Drug Rehab in Pennsylvania

Private insurance may give a person better access to treatment in Pennsylvania. Even though more facilities in the state accept Medicaid, privately-owned facilities usually provide higher quality treatment and do not have the long waiting lists that subsidized programs may.

But not everyone can afford private health insurance. Unfortunately, this fact doesn’t automatically qualify them for Medicaid coverage. Pennsylvania’s expanded Medicaid program may be the answer for those who don’t qualify for Medicaid but cannot afford private insurance. It can help reduce the cost of the premium of certain participating private insurance plans, making coverage more affordable.

The following insurers are available through the Pennsylvania Health Insurance Marketplace Guide 2023:

• Capital Advantage Assurance
• Geisinger Health Plan
• Geisinger Quality Options
• Highmark, Inc.
• Highmark Benefits Group
• Highmark Coverage Advantage
• Keystone Health Plan East
• QCC Insurance Company
• UPMC Health Coverage
• UPMC Health Options
• PA Health and Wellness
• Oscar Health
• Cigna

Paying for Treatment when Uninsured

Even though there are several options for insurance, many people still end up paying for treatment when uninsured. Often, the person who needs help hasn’t kept an insurance policy or pursued assistance from Medicaid. And waiting to get them insured can be very dangerous and is not recommended when they need treatment.

Thankfully, some programs offer sliding-scale payment options. This means that the program cost may be reduced based on the person’s income and broken into affordable payments. The Department of Human Services also has substance abuse services available to children and adults. Single county authorities in the state administer the programs and determine a person’s eligibility for service funding.

You can contact one of the treatment specialists at Addicted.org for more information on how to pay for treatment. Or contact the center directly.

Ask a Professional

• What is the cost of drug and alcohol rehabilitation services in Pennsylvania?

  The cost of substance use treatment in Pennsylvania changes based on services, yet there are some average price ranges.

  • Inpatient substance use treatment in Pennsylvania is on average $56,700. Costs vary and change based on several factors.
  • The average cost of outpatient drug rehab in Pennsylvania is $1700 for a shorter program. The price increases with longer programs.
  • Drug and alcohol detox in Pennsylvania costs between $200 and $1000 per day.
  • Low-cost and free drug and alcohol rehabilitation programs are available in Pennsylvania.

• How long does it take to treat drug and alcohol addiction in Pennsylvania?

  The time it takes to treat drug and alcohol addiction is different for each person, but average time frames include the following:

  • Drug and alcohol detox in Pennsylvania generally requires a minimum of seven days, yet can be longer when medically supervised.
  • The average length of stay at an inpatient drug rehab program in Pennsylvania is 28 to 60 days; residential programs last three to twelve months.
  • The average time spent attending an outpatient drug rehab program in Pennsylvania is 12 to 18 weeks.

• What are the most commonly abused drugs in Pennsylvania?

  Per treatment admissions, the most commonly abused drugs in Pennsylvania are heroin and alcohol.

  If you begin to notice a loved one exhibiting the signs of heroin addiction or alcoholism, it is critical to intervene. The risks of overdose increase without proper treatment. Alcohol is commonly used with opiates, which also increases the risk of overdose.

• Want to know more?

  The questions from Addicted.org’s “Learn from our Experts” are answered by Michael Leach, CCMA. If you need further clarification on any of the questions above or have any other questions you can contact him directly at [email protected].

Addicted.org’s Evaluation of Drug Rehabs in Pennsylvania

A big barrier when searching for drug and alcohol treatment in Pennsylvania surrounds the cost of treatment for low-income families. In addition, many programs are offered through the Department of Human Services, and Pennsylvania’s Medical Assistance programs cover most programs’ costs. Yet, there can be long wait times.

Most of the state’s treatment centers accept Medicaid or private health insurance. Unfortunately, only a small number of programs provide a sliding fee scale or treatment at no charge or minimal payment.  Our experts recommend contacting more than one rehabilitation center. Ask what payment options they provide. Also, contact your Medicaid office or health insurance provider and find out specifically what insurance covers.

The bulk of programs in the state is outpatient centers. Yet, many of these programs offer residential care, which is a significant benefit. We recommend an addiction assessment to help you find the right choice.

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State and Local Resources in Pennsylvania

Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs

• The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs provides an extensive directory and resources for prevention, treatment, and recovery.

Substance Use Prevention/Education

• The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) is responsible for developing, overseeing, and managing substance misuse prevention and intervention services throughout Pennsylvania.