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Northeast Community Center Behavioral Health

Roosevelt Boulevard And Adams Avenue, Orleans Building Philadelphia, PA 19124
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About Northeast Community Center Behavioral Health

Northeast Community Center for Behavioral Health in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, is a behavioral health provider that offers mental health and addiction recovery services. The programs available to assist with addiction include adult outpatient services and blended case management. For patients with separate or additional needs, the center also has a residential program, children and youth outpatient services and a senior center.

They’ve been in operation since 1958 when concerned citizens and community leaders desired to address the need for individuals to access mental health services in Northeast Philadelphia.

Their outpatient services are designed to promote recovery and wellness. Clients will receive treatment from a trained multidisciplinary treatment team that will provide care that’s evidence based and individualized.

The services clients will receive in the outpatient department include individual, family, group, and couples therapy. Counselors in individual therapy will help clients change negative thoughts and behavioral patterns that can contribute to their substance use. They’ll likely use therapeutic approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and motivational interviewing (MI). Clients may also learn other helpful tools for preventing relapse, such as anger management and coping skills.

Group therapy will allow clients to receive support from peers and learn more about how they can maintain their sobriety. Mental illness can sometimes be a contributing factor to addiction. Patients who need medication to manage their mental illness will have access to medication management and medication consultation.

If patients need help accessing other resources, the blended case management service can help link them to housing, transportation, and other services that can help support their continued sobriety.

Latest Reviews

Sick&tired
3 months ago on Google
3
David Como is very professional. Unfortunately he is overworked. He knows the names of everyone and thier illnesses. He works hard to give every patient the kind of help that they need. Unfortunately the center has guidelines he must enforce, and he takes the blame for anyone's problem with them. He organizes holiday meals and he, himself goes to area stores and brings in food so that patients can have like muffins, cakes and Wawa. I was inpatient for 10 years, the group situation is not broken down to the needs of the people there due to over crowding and lack of space. Then I finally got the 1 on 1 I was asking for. After 5 years of hard work my mind is in a better place. Sadly these centers are run by an uncaring system but if you give them a chance, you might get the help you need.
andrew green
1 year ago on Google
1
David Como is very unprofessional I would not suggest coming here for anything dealing with mental health.. nothing about being there made me feel safe or heard for my needs. Worst experience in my life and I feel my time was wasted on something that could’ve been simple
BadWolfCowboy
1 year ago on Google
1
They are very unethical and they don't listen to their patients' needs
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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

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.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

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.

12-step icon12-Step

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).

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

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.

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

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.

Programs

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Adult Program

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.
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Young Adult Program

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.

Clinical Services

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

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.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

David Como, LCSW

Executive Director

Kanti Solanki, CPA

Associate Director

Heidi Waligora, LCSW, ACSW

Deputy Director of Clinical Services

Heidi Mack, MS

Deputy Director of Community Services

Natasha Nevarez, MBA

Deputy Director of Management Information System

Accreditations

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

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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Roosevelt Boulevard And Adams Avenue
Orleans Building
Philadelphia, PA 19124

Fact checked and written by:
Eric Owens
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS

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1.9 (10 reviews)
Sick&tired
3 months ago
3

David Como is very professional. Unfortunately he is overworked. He knows the names of everyone and thier illnesses. He works hard to give every patient the kind of help that they need. Unfortunately the center has guidelines he must enforce, and he takes the blame for anyone's problem with them. He organizes holiday meals and he, himself goes to area stores and brings in food so that patients can have like muffins, cakes and Wawa. I was inpatient for 10 years, the group situation is not broken down to the needs of the people there due to over crowding and lack of space. Then I finally got the 1 on 1 I was asking for. After 5 years of hard work my mind is in a better place. Sadly these centers are run by an uncaring system but if you give them a chance, you might get the help you need.

andrew green
1 year ago
1

David Como is very unprofessional I would not suggest coming here for anything dealing with mental health.. nothing about being there made me feel safe or heard for my needs. Worst experience in my life and I feel my time was wasted on something that could’ve been simple

BadWolfCowboy
1 year ago
1

They are very unethical and they don't listen to their patients' needs

Robbert Ambach
2 years ago
5

The staff Is very helpful and caring they understand what we Going. Though and Profesional. With Necc for 40 years thanks Again

kim williams
2 years ago
1

I just called today for an intake for my daughter. I asked a question about televisits or in person visits. The lady said they only do in-person visits. I explained to her the situation with my daughter has anxiety and trauma do to all the violence in Philadelphia and she was afraid to come outside. I asked her would they make any exceptions for that, she said no. I said okay That's okay thank you so much. The lady hung up on me. Very rude and unprofessional! If customer service sucks I'm quite sure the therapist do too!

Saleem Ali
3 years ago
1

They are far behind the tines. They foster old ideologies and aren't on the cutting edge of mental health. The priority is the stakeholders and not the consumers or staff. Wages are at the bottom of the scale compared to other agencies. Some of their stationary still says, "mental retardation " on them. They double-bill as well as submit fraudulent notes. If it's investigated, you'll find that consumers are signed into multiple places receiving multiple services at the exact same time. It's a dictatorship run by a room of individuals you never see. I think its just a tax shelter for some wealthy person because Recovery is definitely not goal. I urge anyone to pop in any of their day programs and observe. Noone cares until it's inspection time by CBH and even CBH seems to miss a lot of violations. Mass resignations have let to 1 person doing the work of 3. No pandemic hazard pay was given, the people in charge are too old, and this company will use you up if you ket them.

Caitlyn Treacy
3 years ago
1

My first 2 appointments everything was fine. Then the scheduling desk double booked the doctor and i was sent home then when i went to reschedule i was told i had a new doctor without explanation. A month later on the day of my appointment i was told i was discharged because i had missed some phone calls from a day program director and you need to be in a program to recieve services. First i have no voicemails from anyone from this place saying they were trying to reach me about anything. Second in all of the paperwork i signed, in the handbook, and in all my conversations with staff i was never informed that being in a program was a requirement to recieve services. They never once disclosed how the discharge process works or what would get you discharged. And apparently the process is just informing you that you have been discharged a few hours before your appointment without even telling you how you can appeal or anything.

Asuka
3 years ago
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Ghetto

PhillyTarot
3 years ago
4

They've been really helpful to me but I do not appreciate the garbage guy collecting trash during a session....

Yannick kelly
3 years ago
1

Unprofessional isn’t the word

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