Schuylkill Medical Center - Pottsville
Schuylkill Medical Center in Pottsville, PA, now operates under Lehigh Valley Health Network. The hospital, founded in 2008, includes two campuses with 196 beds. It specializes in general and acute care, serving the Schuylkill County community with comprehensive emergency medical services.
Lehigh Valley Hospital–Schuylkill is accredited by the Joint Commission. It has received Gold Plus Heart Failure and Target Heart Failure Honor Roll awards from the American Heart Association, showcasing its dedication to high-quality cardiac care.
- Designated as a Level III Trauma center, providing top-notch initial care for all injured patients.
- Offers specialized services across various medical fields to meet diverse healthcare needs.
- Part of Lehigh Valley Health Network, benefiting from expanded reach and resources since 2016.
- Recognized for excellent heart failure treatment, adhering to evidence-based guidelines.
The hospital addresses a wide range of medical conditions and provides services to people of all demographics within Schuylkill County, ensuring tailored and accessible care for the community.
- 1 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 1 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 8 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Conditions and Issues Treated
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Inpatient, 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.
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 Pottsville, PA and others who relate to your situation is a fundamental tool for recovery at Schuylkill Medical Center - Pottsville. 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.
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.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Schuylkill Medical Center - Pottsville
Experiential therapy works by using tools and activities to recreate past experiences. Role-playing, arts and crafts, music, animal care, rock climbing, etc. are some of the activities used in this therapy. It is different from medication and talk therapy and suits those who have difficulty expressing themselves.
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Location & Contact
420 S Jackson St
Pottsville, PA 17901
Phone Number
(570) 621-5000
Additional Locations
- Lehigh Valley Health Network - Inpatient Psychiatry in Bethlehem, PA
- Schuylkill Health Counseling Center - Frackville in Frackville, PA
- Schuylkill Medical Center - Senior Behavioral Health in Pottsville, PA
- Lehigh Valley Health Network - Mental Health in Bethlehem, PA
- Lehigh Valley Health Network - Pediatric Psychiatry in Allentown, PA
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Location
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420 S Jackson St
Pottsville, PA 17901 -
(570) 621-5000
Accepts
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AgeAdults (20+), Children (0-12), Seniors (65+), Teenagers
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ModalityCouples, Family, Group, Individuals
Schuylkill Medical Center
Listed July 1, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Pottsville, 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.
Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, a vibrant community nestled in the heart of the state, faces a growing concern with substance abuse. From 2020 to 2024, the county witnessed a 15% increase in opioid-related deaths, painting a grim picture of the opioid epidemic's impact. Additionally, methamphetamine use surged by an alarming 20% during the same period, highlighting the need for immediate action.
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