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Wilkes Barre General Hospital

Wilkes Barre General Hospital

Drug Rehab Center in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania

  • Mental Health
  • Eating Disorder
  • Dual Diagnosis

Wilkes Barre General Hospital offers a range of medical services, including specialized care for addiction and substance abuse through evidence-based assessments, medication-assisted treatment, and therapy sessions.

About This Wilkes-Barre, PA Facility

Wilkes Barre General Hospital is a 291-bed full-service hospital in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It has been committed to providing high-quality care to the members of its community since 1895 and continues to do so today. Wilkes Barre General Hospital offers a full range of medical services, from preventive care to complex diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. In addition, they provide specialized care for addiction and substance abuse.

At Wilkes Barre General Hospital, patients in need of addiction treatment have access to a variety of supportive services. Their in-patient program offers evidence-based assessments, medication-assisted treatment, and cognitive behavioral therapy to combat addiction and substance abuse. The hospital also has an on-site outpatient treatment center for those who need less intensive care. Furthermore, the hospital provides 24-hour crisis intervention services, as well as individual, group, and family therapy sessions.

Wilkes Barre General Hospital is accredited by The Joint Commission, licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health, and was awarded Magnet Recognition by the American Nurses Credentialing Center for Nursing Excellence. Their Behavioral Health Unit also specializes in treating geriatric patients and individuals with co-occurring mental health and addiction issues. Furthermore, their addiction treatment teams are made up of qualified professionals, including licensed psychiatrists, nurses, clinicians, and counselors. Wilkes Barre General Hospital continues to provide the highest quality of care to its community.

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

    A dual diagnosis is when someone deals with both alcohol and mental or emotional disorder. Emotional trauma, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, depression can be part of dual diagnosis therapy. It must happen simultaneously to get care for these conditions to handle any of them effectively.

    Levels of Care Offered

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

    Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at Wilkes Barre General Hospital receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.

    An outpatient treatment program is set up to help with alcohol or drug addiction, or a co-occurring disorder. The patient must attend the Pennsylvania facility for their therapy and other programs but are able to return home each night. The frequency of mandatory attendance decreases after much of Wilkes Barre General Hospital‘s program is complete.

    Wilkes Barre General Hospital‘s Therapies & Programs

    Results have proven the positive impact of family therapy on a recovering patient’s journey to sobriety. Patients at Wilkes Barre General Hospital in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania who receive generous support from their loved ones have better chances of completing their recovery process and maintaining their sobriety.

    When family members are more proactive and involved in the treatment procedure, it encourages the patient to advance his or her progress. Moreover, it shouldn’t be ignored that genetics play a role when it comes to addiction, so it’s better to approach the problem as a unit. Also, with proper education, family members can help an individual avoid addiction triggers and guide him or her in making lifestyle changes necessary for his or her sobriety.

    Group therapy may occur on an inpatient or outpatient basis and involves groups of clients who have no pre-existing relationships outside the group. Group therapy differs from support groups in two primary ways: group therapy is a kind of psychotherapy and is moderated by a professional therapist at Wilkes Barre General Hospital in Pennsylvania.

    It has been said that unhealed trauma is the root of most addictions. Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. Healing past traumas and introducing coping strategies are strong foundations for sustained recovery from addiction. This may involve individual or group counseling or both, in a Wilkes-Barre, PA facility. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.

    Payment Options Accepted

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  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
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    Additional Details

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    Wilkes Barre General Hospital Location and Directions
    Address Information575 N River St
    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania 18702 Phone Number(570) 552-6090 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Wilkes-Barre, 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.

    Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, has a moderate drug addiction and abuse problem. About 18.7% of people in Wilkes-Barre have abused drugs in the past year, and 9.8% have abused alcohol. In 2015, 6.8% of high school students in Wilkes-Barre reported using illicit drugs in the past month, and 22.6% reported binge drinking alcohol. There are various treatment options available in Wilkes-Barre. Some of the most common treatment types include inpatient, outpatient, and residential treatment.

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