WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient
WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient in Chambersburg, PA, specializes in mental health and substance abuse treatment. Part of the WellSpan Health system, it offers services such as counseling, therapy, psychiatric evaluations, and medication management for individuals of all ages. They focus on comprehensive mental health care across age groups.
WellSpan Behavioral Health in Chambersburg received the 2024 Platinum Bell Seal for Workplace Mental Health from Mental Health America. In 2022, they were named Agency of the Year by Franklin Together for their commitment to the Franklin County community.
- Provides specialized care for children, adolescents, and adults.
- Expertise in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including PTSD and eating disorders.
- Offers diverse therapeutic approaches, such as CBT and DBT, along with medication management.
- Recognized for exceptional community commitment and workplace mental health support.
Treats anxiety, mood disorders, PTSD, eating disorders, and substance use disorders. Provides care to children, adolescents, and adults, benefiting individuals seeking comprehensive mental health and addiction services.
- 1 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 2 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 12 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Staff
- Laura M HanesCRNPNurse practitioner providing behavioral health services at WellSpan Behavioral Health in Chambersburg.
- Sara BerkeyLPCLicensed Professional Counselor offering outpatient therapy services at WellSpan Behavioral Health in Chambersburg.
- Mary Christina BowlingCRNPCertified Registered Nurse Practitioner specializing in behavior analysis at WellSpan Behavioral Health.
- Constance BairLPCLicensed Professional Counselor providing counseling services at WellSpan Behavioral Health in Chambersburg.
- Jill FinkleLCSWLicensed Clinical Social Worker offering social work services at WellSpan Behavioral Health.
Conditions and Issues Treated
Levels of Care
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 treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient 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 WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient‘s program is complete.
WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient‘s Therapies & Programs
Treatment programs include individual therapy for the greatest chances of success. Customized individual therapy is counseling involving you and your WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient counselor. Individual therapy leads to greater peace and understanding about your triggers for addiction.
Spousal relationships bear the brunt of alcohol and drug dependence. It becomes critical to submit the relationship to couples therapy to prevent straining it further. Some facilities like WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient in Chambersburg, PA offer couples therapy options to manage intimate partnerships amid the recovery process. Other couples-focused treatment plans can provide the patient and their partner tools to get things back to normal.
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.
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 Chambersburg, PA facility. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) helps those who attend WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient understand how their feelings, beliefs, and thoughts affect their behaviors. DBT is particularly useful for people with self-harming behaviors, as well as those with substance abuse disorders. DBT teaches people how to tolerate distress, regulate their emotions, and how to become mindful.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a type of psychotherapy that focuses on the underlying thoughts and behaviors that caused the problem of addiction in the first place and may cause a relapse. Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders, and if not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders.
CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern by cognitive restructuring. In simple terms, it helps to remove negative thoughts and provides long-term benefits. Also, CBT promotes self-awareness, self-control, and healthy ways to respond to negative thoughts. It can be administered as a mono-therapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient
Experential therapy is a unique type of therapy that deals with the subconscious mind. This treatment offered by WellSpan Behavioral Health - Outpatient in Chambersburg, PA encourages individuals to work out their issues with their inner self. Some of the most common examples of experiential therapy are equine therapy, music therapy, adventure therapy, and role playing.
Payment Options
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Location & Contact
176 S Coldbrook Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Phone Number
(717) 267-7480
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Location
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176 S Coldbrook Ave
Chambersburg, PA 17201 -
(717) 267-7480
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Wellspan Behavioral Health
Listed July 22, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Chambersburg, Pennsylvania Addiction and Treatment
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.
Franklin County, Pennsylvania, a vibrant community nestled in the heart of the state, has shown remarkable progress in its fight against the opioid epidemic. Despite the challenges faced, the county has seen a 19% decrease in opioid-related overdose deaths between 2018 and 2019. However, the county has also witnessed an increase in drug-related charges for "Drug Delivery Resulting in Death" from 2014 to 2020.
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