About The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard
Formerly part of St. Joseph’s Hospital and previously known as North Philadelphia Health Systems, The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is located at 801 West Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
The center offers several treatment programs for clients with substance use (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. Through their treatment programs, the center has significantly reduced the number of unhoused men in the city.
The center has inpatient and outpatient drug, alcohol, and psychiatric treatment programs. They accept Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania (MA), and Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI), which is a drug and alcohol service plan for uninsured residents of Philadelphia.
Inpatient SUD and Mental Health Programs in the City of Brotherly Love
Long known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia is rich in history. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, is less than two miles from this clinic.
The clinic has several inpatient programs, including a unit for medically managed withdrawal and medication assisted treatment (MAT) induction. After detox, clients can move into one of the other programs.
The Miracles in Progress Program is for homeless men who have been on the streets or in Philadelphia’s homeless shelters for a minimum of five years. The program focuses on clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Clients help identify issues that will help them achieve and maintain long term sobriety.
Additionally, there is a residential treatment program for all adults with SUD and mental health issues. The program focuses on reintegration into the community. An important part of the program is participation in community leisure and recreation activities.
SUD and Wound Care in Philadelphia
A unique program offered here is the SUD and wound care program. This program provides 24/7 individualized services for clients on MAT who need wound care.
Clients detox with MAT and receive individual, group, and family therapy. Peer support services are also available.
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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.
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.
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.
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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.
Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.
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.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
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Group therapy sessions in Pennsylvania offer you a safe space when you're struggling with drug and alcohol addiction. You can openly discuss your challenges and the progress you're making in rehabilitation. Sharing this responsibility with others in your group fosters a commitment to sobriety and helps create strong bonds with your peers.
Personalized therapy sessions in Pennsylvania typically include a safe and nonjudgmental setting in which you can express your deepest emotions and feelings and explore the factors that have contributed to addiction. Therapists tailor the sessions to help you develop healthier thought patterns and behaviors, which improve your self control and build a foundation for your long term sobriety.
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.
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.
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VP of Human Resources
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VP of Patient Services
Director of Nursing
Director of Residential Services
Chair of Dept of Behavioral Medicine
Vice President of Behavioral Services
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
The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.
Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes
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(215) 787-2000 
801 West Girard Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19122
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