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The nurses on the addiction unit at Penn-Presbyterian have been recognized for their extraordinary work in helping addicts on their road to recovery and regaining their lives as the featured cover story of this month's ADVANCE for Nurses magazine.
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Addictions Assessment Center
at Presbyterian Medical Center

Overview

Penn Presbyterian Medical Center offers a wide range of behavior health services, including inpatient and outpatient services for mental health and addiction treatments, and specialty mental health programs for older adults.

Penn Presbyterian's dedicated staff of physicians, nurses and counselors are nationally recognized as leaders in addiction treatment. The Joint Commission, which evaluates hospitals against a set of national standards, has consistently given Penn Presbyterian the highest marks for the quality of our services. In addition, our Addiction Treatment Research was named "Organization of the Year" by the National Association for Addiction Professionals and "Program of the Year" by the Pennsylvania Certification Board.

We offer specialized programs for:

Individual and Group counseling, 12-Step Meetings on campus, educational materials and support, relapse prevention groups, and family support and orientation meetings are available for all patients. Penn Presbyterian has an extensive Alumni Association, which offers a strong network of support after the program is completed.


Fees and Payment

The cost of treatment is covered by most major insurance plans including Medicaid, HMO's and CBH. For those without coverage, assistance with arrangements can be made through our assessment center at
215-662-8747.


Services

Click on a link below to learn about services offered at the Addictions Assessment Center: