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Libertae

5245 Bensalem Boulevard
Bensalem, PA 19020
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Libertae - Halfway House PA 19020

About Libertae

Libertae is a nonprofit organization. They’ve been around since 1973 and are located on a farm where they have several different residential treatment homes. They’re dedicated to gender-informed treatment and to making women independent and substance free.

You will have an intake meeting to determine the level of care you need. A psychiatrist who works as a consultant to the company will evaluate you and monitor you throughout your progress.

If you do not need full-time care, you will have outpatient care. They have a partial hospitalization program (PHP), in which you will go to therapy all day long and go home at night. If you are in their intensive outpatient program (IOP), you will come to therapy a few days a week for a few hours a day. They have a standard outpatient program In which clients come in once or twice a week for an hour session.

They can refer you to two recovery housing as you develop your daily living routines. The Liberty House and Crossroads is a facility for single women in recovery. The Family House is for women in recovery who are pregnant or have young children.

Women in both programs will be treated with group and individual therapy. They will have life skills classes and attend 12 Step meetings. Women in The Family House will also have parenting classes.

The staff here uses acceptance and commitment therapy to treat their clients. This method teaches people to accept their own thoughts and feelings without judging themselves and commit to changing their lives in a positive way.

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Facility Overview

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Latest Reviews

laur
1 month ago on Google
1
genuinely the worst place, i was here about 2 years ago & there was covid going around & a few people here had it but apparently the people who had it were supposed to stay in their room to quarantine but nope, just walking around the without a mask mind you kids stay here too & some of the babies got sick like it was hard to watch. i didn’t even finish my stay because this place is so backwards.. so full of drama / negativity it’s prevents you from even being able to focus on yourself & what you have going on. if you like fighting, rumors, drama & staff that just want their money & could care less about your recovery, just come here it’s the perfect place for you 😂 what a joke. i’m glad i left this place when i did because i found somewhere better that actually got me where i am today. i feel like if i stayed here i would still be in a bad place because like i said there’s too much going on here it’s IMPOSSIBLE to focus on yourself. i just had to say something cause people should know.
B
3 months ago on Google
5
i went here in 2023 and let me tell you, it works if you work it. the residents were the most difficult thing for me to have to deal with, and only because they were people who acted just like me. even in that, i met one person i am still friends with today. the staff and i got along fine and i used every resource of theirs that i possibly could. i ended up moving into the recovery house across the street after working a few months. overall i love this place and recommend it but you’d better get eyes on the prize and ignore external distractions. it’s easy to get frustrated or sidetracked over trivial things but so long as you remember the goal is to remain sober and move up, you’ll do fine.
Nicole Boggs -Vinaccia
4 months ago on Google
3
Stuck it out. I wish their was more to offer far as daily programs need more, but wonder staff
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Other Forms of Payment

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

Clients receiving services from a rehab aftercare program are usually stable and in the maintenance phase of recovery, having completed detox and/or intensive inpatient treatment. Rehab aftercare services can vary widely based on clients' individual and evolving needs, but often include peer coaching, relapse prevention support, 12 step program induction, and medical, mental health, and social service referrals. Individual care plans are typically developed by the client in partnership with their case manager and care team.

12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).

Sober Living Houses (SLHs), aka sober homes or halfway houses, are safe, substance-free, supportive living facilities for those recovering from substance abuse. Ideal for those who've just been through inpatient or outpatient treatment, SLHs are supervised environments with rules that support sobriety, such as curfews, shared chores, and therapeutic meetings. Residents are also often trained on life skills and coping skills to make it easier to transition into society. SLHs also provide a strong sense of community that can lead to the kind of deep and lasting connections with other sober individuals that supports a new, healthy lifestyle.

Intervention services bring extensive experience to the planning and conducting of drug interventions in Pennsylvania. These experts can facilitate interventions in a sensitive manner that encourages positive outcomes. The goal of the intervention is to educate the individual about addiction and the consequences of their substance use and encourage them to get the treatment they need. Interventions can be effective with all types of drugs and alcohol addiction.

With a partial hospitalization program (PHP), you can participate in intensive rehabilitation treatment with the ability to return home at the end of the day. For a weekly minimum of 20 hours, a partial hospitalization program can take place up to 5 days a week for an average of 90 days. During PHP treatment, you can receive relapse prevention strategies, medication management, individual and group therapy, and other behavioral therapy interventions.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.

Pennsylvania's specialized dual-diagnosis addiction treatment programs prioritize comprehensive care for individuals with co-occurring substance use disorders and mental health conditions. Providing various levels of care, including outpatient, inpatient, and partial hospitalization, dual-diagnosis experts use evidence-based therapies, recovery support groups, and education to treat both disorders, promote mental health, and improve your quality of life.

In Pennsylvania, dual-diagnosis rehabs specialize in providing comprehensive care for individuals facing both mental health and substance abuse challenges. These facilities offer personalized treatment plans, integrating evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and experiential therapy. Other recovery services, like 12-Step meetings, skills training, educational groups, and an aftercare plan will enhance your odds of long-term recovery.

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

In Pennsylvania, substance abuse treatment programs can help address addiction and any co-occurring mental health problems. These programs incorporate evidence-based therapies such as cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), and psychoeducation to help you uncover the underlying causes for your substance use and develop new skills to help you manage stress and overcome future triggers which may challenge your sobriety.

Programs

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.

Clinical Services

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

The goal of nutrition therapy is to help you understand how your diet affects your overall health. It teaches you healthy eating habits, which speed up your recovery and give you the nutrients you need for long term physical and mental health.

Incorporating recreational therapy into drug and alcohol addiction programs in Pennsylvania helps you rebuild your life and maintain sobriety by discovering new interests and developing healthy coping mechanisms. Recreational activities can include painting, team sports, and hiking to promote physical and mental health.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Amenities

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Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Nancy Wolf

Chief Executive Officer

Amanda Lockerby

Clinical Director

Regina Forte

Program Manager

Barb Lisiecki

Director of Operations

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Pennsylvania

Contact Information

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5245 Bensalem Boulevard
Bensalem, PA 19020

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Reviews of Libertae

2.55/5 (38 reviews)
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Not enough oversite

clients able to continue their choice of addictions through visitors or technicians, obvious group leaders no trained. admission process not thorough. Medical history not reviewed. Have been trying to call facility since loved one's discharge r/t items left behind. no return ... Read More

Terry H.
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2.59 (37 reviews)
laur
1 month ago
1

genuinely the worst place, i was here about 2 years ago & there was covid going around & a few people here had it but apparently the people who had it were supposed to stay in their room to quarantine but nope, just walking around the without a mask mind you kids stay here too & some of the babies got sick like it was hard to watch. i didn’t even finish my stay because this place is so backwards.. so full of drama / negativity it’s prevents you from even being able to focus on yourself & what you have going on. if you like fighting, rumors, drama & staff that just want their money & could care less about your recovery, just come here it’s the perfect place for you 😂 what a joke. i’m glad i left this place when i did because i found somewhere better that actually got me where i am today. i feel like if i stayed here i would still be in a bad place because like i said there’s too much going on here it’s IMPOSSIBLE to focus on yourself. i just had to say something cause people should know.

B
3 months ago
5

i went here in 2023 and let me tell you, it works if you work it. the residents were the most difficult thing for me to have to deal with, and only because they were people who acted just like me. even in that, i met one person i am still friends with today. the staff and i got along fine and i used every resource of theirs that i possibly could. i ended up moving into the recovery house across the street after working a few months. overall i love this place and recommend it but you’d better get eyes on the prize and ignore external distractions. it’s easy to get frustrated or sidetracked over trivial things but so long as you remember the goal is to remain sober and move up, you’ll do fine.

Nicole Boggs -Vinaccia
4 months ago
3

Stuck it out. I wish their was more to offer far as daily programs need more, but wonder staff

Nicole S
5 months ago
1

Most of the mothers here are victims of human/ sex trafficking and this place is supposed to help you with becoming more independent for you, the mother, along with your children to stop the cycle of substance abuse (jails. ins., death for many.) I was only making $15.50 at my job and even working full- time could not renew my lease without a co- signer, which I recently lost financial help from my grandfather, while waiting for LOW- INCOME HOUSING through MONTCO to get a voucher so I could put a roof over my childrens' heads. Before I went to Libertae, I was referred to numerous outlets that supposedly help people who are homeless, or on the verge of going homeless- (Your WAY Home, THE LAURELL HOUSE (Norristown PA), COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS, Brittan, from WOMEN IN TRANSITION, etc. referred by 211 in MONTCO) none of these non- profits helped when I was homeless. The constable locked me out of my apartment in July, Jodi L. Griffiths, the judge in CONSHOHOCKEN, PA told me there was absolutely nothing they could do to help me, and that I had to evict my apartment immediately, this is following me going to court to try and get my kids back, and I didn't get custody b/c of not having, "resources to provide for them.) I made only $15.50/ hr at my job, rent for my apartment was $1,450/ a month. I went to LIBERTAE voluntarily to try and get my children back, after hearing how this place helps mothers struggling w/ substance abuse who need help getting their children back on the Clean and Sober Podcast. They had two individuals by the name of Steve, and Denise Leckerman on the show representing LIBERTAE and I was very hopeful that they could help me, since I have struggled w/ substance abuse in the past. At LIBERTAE, we used an app called BASSCAMP to communicate with staff, and the 50 something girls we lived with. I had a roommate, Mary- Beth Grimaldi, who claimed to be from Connecticut, but was in treatment there to not lose her social worker licence. She supposedly was a social worker at Penn Medicine on the verge of losing her license, and her 3 year old son, and husband due to substance abuse. My other roommate Trisha Tonkin, was a single mother, married once before, and divorced, also adopted, and 4 children, 3 which were in foster care, and she was trying to get custody of her 4 month daughter. Mary- Beth had to complete a program so she could get CYS to close her case, and saw her son every weekend. Trisha had visits with her 4 month old a couple times a week, and should have been able to get housing, and CYS to close her case. Trisha and I are both living with men a lot older than us, and I was left with no help from Libertae at all after discharged. I was told by ANNA, the admissions coordinator that I would be here for 4- 6 months and would help me get my 4 year old daughter to come live with me at LIBERTAE on the unit where the children stay with their mothers. I realized I constantly was being drug tested, every weekend, even twice in one weekend. I was not allowed to leave the unit to go to outside meetings, or do anything other than go off the premises to look for a job, due to me being put on a, "probationary contract" within the first month I was here. My roommate, Mary- Beth Grimaldi was breaking all of the rules, meanwhile I was the one being written up for it, despite having cameras, they refused to play back to footage to prove it wasn't me doing what they were writing me up for. The day I was offered a job, was the day after she left, and the day I was discharged back to the street, without any option to stay accounted for by anyone. I watched numerous women be put back on the street who didn't break any rules, and I watched as this place LIBERTAE catered to certain minorities, and didn't 't help the mothers there voluntarily. Also, the staff discriminates towards the younger women who are here. They were really unhelpful with any questions, or needs they dragged their feet, and picked favorites to let break the rules right in front of the cameras. Yet, wouldn't review footage when asked.

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