The Lancaster Freedom Center in Lancaster, PA, focuses on outpatient treatment services for individuals and families struggling with substance abuse and mental health issues. It provides a comprehensive approach to recovery, addressing both chemical addictions and co-occurring mental health problems, making it uniquely effective for those seeking holistic treatment.
While the specific mission statement and licensing details are not provided, the Lancaster Freedom Center is dedicated to offering support and guidance to individuals overcoming substance use disorders and related psychological challenges.
- Offers a comprehensive approach to recovery, addressing chemical addictions and mental health issues.
- Provides tailored outpatient services to meet individual needs, including counseling and therapy sessions.
- Specializes in treating both drug and alcohol abuse and co-occurring mental health conditions.
- Caters to both individuals and families, providing a supportive environment for all affected by substance abuse.
The Lancaster Freedom Center specializes in treating drug and alcohol abuse as well as mental health conditions, focusing on individuals and families seeking support in overcoming these challenges.
- 2+ Accreditations
- SAMHSA Listed
- 5 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 7 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 25 Therapies & Programs
Accreditations
State License
SAMHSA
Staff
- Kathleen BirminghamProgram DirectorHolds graduate and undergraduate degrees in Social Work
Conditions and Issues Treated
Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment
Substance abuse typically leads to addiction, which requires specialized treatment programs at Lancaster Freedom Center to address. Many people benefit from inpatient drug rehabilitation, which includes inpatient acute care and residential rehabilitation. Other levels of care include intensive outpatient therapy, individual counseling, and support groups. Family therapy is also an essential part of treatment for substance abuse.
A combination of treatments is often needed to treat drug abuse issues effectively. In the case of drug abuse, there is no easy answer or one-size-fits-all cure.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment in Lancaster, PA
Opioids are a series of medicines that are used for pain relief. Opioid addiction refers to the compulsive pursuit of opioids, even though they are not medically needed. Medication-assisted therapy at Lancaster Freedom Center in Lancaster, PA requires care in which both medications, medication, and behavioral treatments are used.
Dual-Diagnosis
Substance use disorder falls under two categories: Alcohol or Drug Abuse and Drug Dependence. An individual suffering from a substance use disorder and mental health disorders is said to have a co-occurring disorder or a dual disorder.
Individuals with substance use disorders and mental health problems are said to suffer from a ‘dual diagnosis’. The most frequently identified mental health issues found in individuals with substance use disorders include anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorder.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Intensive Outpatient, Intervention, Outpatient, with additional therapies available as listed below.
Detox is a drug rehab process that is designed to remove the drug addict from the drug safely. The problem with solely using detox as a sobriety tool is that it alone provides no therapy or counseling. If a person goes through detox and returns to their everyday life, they may begin using again once the detox has worn off.
Detox does not help with cravings, so for some addicts, this can be extremely difficult and should be both done and supervised by medical professionals. Aftercare is crucial, so selecting a facility that offers additional services is important.
An Intensive Outpatient Program like what’s offered at Lancaster Freedom Center, targets those who need intensive treatment but would rather get it in the comfort of their homes. The treatment programs vary in duration and intensity. They can be tailored to suit the patient’s needs.
When remaining at their job in Lancaster, or continuing their studies, the individual may live with their family while utilizing Lancaster Freedom Center‘s outpatient services. Treatment requires counseling the patient at the individual level, in a group setting, about substance addiction, drugs, and therapy sessions.
An intervention is a meeting held by families and friends of the addicted party, managed by Lancaster Freedom Center. It lets the person know that their loved ones are concerned about them. It is intended to make the addicted party agree to get help.
Interventions are often hosted by a mental health professional in Pennsylvania who knows how to communicate with people dealing with addiction. These intervention services can make all the difference when it comes to getting loved ones to agree to treatment.
Aftercare support involves the support given to a Lancaster, Pennsylvania patient after they complete treatment. It helps them adjust to normal life. It may include setting them up in a halfway house and enrolling them in programs like Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). Lancaster Freedom Center‘s patients may also be provided with career training to help them get back into the job force.
Therapies & Programs
Couples therapy aims to rebuild the trust between the partners. Partner’s involvement in the process will result in greater chances of treatment success. Couples therapy addresses financial issues, loss of trust, lack of intimacy, and physical abuse.
Family therapy is a set of therapeutic approaches that assumes that the entire family is a system. It utilizes the strengths and resources of the family to help the patient refrain from resorting to substance abuse. The impact of substance abuse is not just on the patient but on the entire family. Family therapy ensures that the patient gets adequate support from the family members after the treatment making the recovery process sustainable
- Family therapy guides all the members of the family to help the patient.
- It helps to repair relationships and improve communication between family members.
- It helps to keep the patient engaged and motivated throughout the treatment.
Group therapy is an important tool in recovery. Finding a peer group in Lancaster, PA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Lancaster Freedom Center. Addiction tends to lead to isolation and feelings of uniqueness. The accountability and friendship that is found in group therapy can be more effective than any single other treatment approach. This is generally introduced early in recovery and is recommended as a lifetime treatment habit.
Trauma therapy is a way of addressing trauma while in a safe situation in order to heal. This may involve Lancaster Freedom Center managing individual or group counseling or both. Other forms of therapy have been proven to assist in healing past traumas.
A type of cognitive-behavioral therapy is Dialectical Behavioral Therapy. It is intended for those who are vulnerable to self-harm and suicidal thoughts. Lancaster Freedom Center aims to help patients understand the connection between their feelings, emotions, and behaviors and provide them with the tools to make a difference in Lancaster, PA. For those whose addictions and habits originate from severe mental health problems, it is beneficial.
Negative feelings are common in substance abuse disorders. If not recognized, they can cause co-occurring disorders. CBT involves strategies that help to change the thinking and behavioral pattern. It can be administered as a monotherapy as well as a part of combination therapy.
Rehabilitation is not just limited to bringing an individual out of addiction and achieving sobriety. It is considered complete only when an individual starts leading a normal and balanced life. Life skill therapy focuses on the various skills that help an individual to lead a normal life. Patients often do not take care of themselves, struggle professionally, and withdraw from social interaction due to addiction’s physical and emotional disturbances.
Life skills therapy helps people in Pennsylvania improve various personal, professional, and social skills such as cooking healthy meals, maintaining proper hygiene, budgeting, decision-making, time management, regulation of emotions, and effectively resolving interpersonal conflicts.
The first three steps depend on the patient, so they are more specific and situational. The succeeding four steps center on practical issues brought on by substance abuse. Steps 8 and 9 deal with the social and emotional repercussions of addiction, encouraging patients to make amends to people they have wronged. These are followed by two steps revolving around the further exploration and reinforcement of Steps 1 to 9.
The last step requires an individual to extend a helping hand to people who are still in the early stages of their recovery.
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Location & Contact

436 N Lime St
Lancaster, PA 17602
Phone Number
(717) 397-9118
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Lancaster, 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.
Lancaster, a historic city in south-central Pennsylvania, offers a serene environment for drug rehab and recovery with its peaceful scenery, outdoor recreation, and community support groups. The city boasts a vibrant arts district, galleries, and the country's oldest continuously operating farmers market. From 2020 to 2024, Lancaster County saw a 40% increase in opioid-related deaths and a significant rise in fentanyl seizures, indicating a concerning trend in substance abuse.
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