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Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health

Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health

Drug Rehab Center in Pottsville, Pennsylvania

  • Mental Health
  • Eating Disorder
  • Dual Diagnosis

The Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health is a comprehensive addiction treatment center in Pennsylvania, offering specialized inpatient and outpatient levels of care for those struggling with substance abuse, dual diagnosis, mental health issues, and eating disorders, that also accepts private insurance.

About This Pottsville, PA Facility

Schuylkill Medical Center provides comprehensive behavioral health services to seniors through their Senior Behavioral Health program based in Pottsville, Pennsylvania. The program offers various levels of care including inpatient and outpatient programs to help clients treat mental health issues, dual diagnosis, eating disorders, and more. Treatment plans can include couples therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy, family therapy, anger management, experiential therapy and more. In addition to offering a range of treatments, the Senior Behavioral Health program at Schuylkill Medical Center staffs a team of highly trained professionals whose primary focus is ensuring that each patient is getting the best care possible. They accept private health insurance and are affiliated with Schuylkill Medical Center.

The Senior Behavioral Health program at Schuylkill Medical Center offers individuals of all ages personalized treatment plans which are tailored to address their individual needs. Through the use of evidence-based treatments and an emphasis on creating a trusting, healing environment, the team is able to provide treatment that helps patients throughout their road to recovery. As a team, they strive to provide the highest quality of care, emphasizing the importance of collaboration between their staff and the patient’s support system. They are committed to ensuring the safety of their patients and work hard to ensure a healthy path to recovery.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • Multiple Centers
  • Conditions and Issues Treated

    Levels of Care Offered

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Inpatient, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient rehab means living at the Pottsville, PA facility while all aspects of an addiction or co-occurring disorder get addressed. This helps limit the distractions and increase the focus on recovery. Typical inpatient rehab stays are approximately one month long.

    Outpatient treatment plans cover diagnosis, detoxification, management, and counseling. They are a popular option for those who have graduated from inpatient facilities. Services in Pennsylvania include medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and individual and group therapy.

    Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health‘s Therapies & Programs

    During individual therapy at Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health in Pottsville, Pennsylvania, the person in recovery meets with a therapist one-on-one to go over the situation and learn from their mistakes. The counselor or therapist will use this time to address causes of an addiction, triggers, any type of mental issue or dual diagnosis, and aftercare plans. They will help fill in any gaps in future plans to give the person the best chances of attaining and maintaining long-term sobriety.

    Couples therapy reduces the dysfunctional behavior in a relationship that may cause addiction. It can help one or both members of the couple. It targets addiction and it can make for a healthier relationship.

    Patients who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery. Genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes.

    Group therapy is a type of counseling at Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health in Pottsville, PA that occurs between a bunch of strangers. The goal of group therapy sessions is to foster hope and a sense of belonging. It also helps to have people who can relate to what you’re going through. Good behaviors can also be contagious.

    Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is suitable for patients recovering from an addiction of any kind. This therapy modality strengthens a person’s ability to stay on top of their emotional state. CBT is also suitable for managing co-occurring disorders like depression and bipolar illness. It helps people in Pennsylvania communicate and express their emotions well.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health

    Experiential therapy involves having patients work through mental issues by engaging in real time activities. It moves away from traditional talk therapy having patients role play or use props to explore their issues and emotions. This treatment process, available at Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health, helps people process trauma and emotion in a healthier fashion eliminating the need to turn to drugs and alcohol.

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health Location and Directions
    Address Information700 E Norwegian St
    Pottsville, Pennsylvania 17901 Phone Number(570) 621-4060 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Pottsville, Pennsylvania Addiction Information

    Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation for drug-related deaths. More than 10% of all deaths in Pennsylvania have been related to drugs and alcohol. 30% of Pennsylvania youth reportedly drink alcohol monthly, with more than 20,000 teenagers having an alcohol problem. The rate of opioid misuse in Pennsylvania is double the national average.

    In 2016, there were 3,532 drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania. This is a 37% increase from the previous year. 9,000 people struggle with a drug addiction in Pottsville, PA. This high number of fatalities is largely due to opioids like heroin and fentanyl in the local supply. Some of the most common treatments include inpatient rehab, outpatient rehab, and 12-step programs. They offer individual therapy, group therapy, and family therapy.

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