Chester County Intermediate Unit

455 Boot Road
Downingtown, PA 19335

Chester County Intermediate Unit PA 19335

About Chester County Intermediate Unit

Chester County Intermediate Unit is a nonprofit organization in Downingtown, Pennsylvania that partners with local schools to offer supplemental services to students k-12. Among those services are behavioral health and mental health services including treatment for substance use disorder.

The primary program they have here for addiction treatment is called Changes. It’s a drug and alcohol addiction treatment program for teenagers with substance use disorder that’s preventing them from thriving in a traditional school. This program has a partial hospitalization level or an intensive outpatient level of care depending on what your child needs.

The program combines direct addiction treatment with schooling and life skills. The goal is to not only help your child overcome their addiction but also give them the skills and knowledge they need to establish a strong foundation for their adult life. They ideally hope to rehabilitate students to be able to return to a traditional school.

During that program, your child will have individual therapy and group therapy for drug and alcohol addiction. They’ll be in a therapeutic environment designed to give them a leg up on life while getting the individualized and attentive schooling they need to succeed.

If your child is struggling with addiction or other behavioral health issues but doesn’t need that intensive of a level of treatment there’s also a program called TEACH. This is a school based treatment program that individualizes your child’s education and provides behavioral health treatment like group therapy.

Clients have widely varying feedback about this facility depending on the services they use. Overall though parents and students alike have found productive and positive help here that has allowed them to create a brighter future for themselves.

Latest Reviews

R Scott Domowicz
2 weeks ago on Google
5
Alisha Simmons
1 month ago on Google
1
This has to be the most unprofessional office I have ever dealt with CELESTE S. Was appointed to be my caseworker and I never was made aware of that. She sent me a letter of missing information then denied my application for something that was never listed on this letter. I ve been calling for a month it had to take for me to go off and act out of character to hear from her just to have to start the process all over again. 100% not ok! Of course nothing will be done about it. It s just messed up because these services are for kids smh people have to do better if this isn t the job you enjoy find other employment
Gangi Cucciuffo
1 month ago on Google
5

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Chester County Intermediate Unit works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient
Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
aftercare iconAftercare Support
Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

Treatments

Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.

Programs

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Teen Program
Teen programs are designed to address the unique pressures teens face, pressures that can drive them to experiment with dangerous, addictive substances. They need programs that meet them exactly where they are and give them tools for long-term recovery. Therapy can help teenagers understand and work through underlying issues so they can reclaim the life ahead of them.
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Child Program
The providers who specialize in the children's rehab space understand the specialized needs that this population faces. School-based and social services such as tutoring and family counseling are often central to treatment. Child programs may also address the needs of youth experiencing substance abuse in the home, including a parent's or sibling's addiction.
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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Contact Information

Phone icon (484) 237-5192
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455 Boot Road
Downingtown, PA 19335

Fact checked and written by:
Nikki Wisher, BA
Edited by:
Courtney Myers, MS

Reviews of Chester County Intermediate Unit

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4.4 (117 reviews)
R Scott Domowicz
2 weeks ago
5

Alisha Simmons
1 month ago
1

This has to be the most unprofessional office I have ever dealt with CELESTE S. Was appointed to be my caseworker and I never was made aware of that. She sent me a letter of missing information then denied my application for something that was never listed on this letter. I ve been calling for a month it had to take for me to go off and act out of character to hear from her just to have to start the process all over again. 100% not ok! Of course nothing will be done about it. It s just messed up because these services are for kids smh people have to do better if this isn t the job you enjoy find other employment

Gangi Cucciuffo
1 month ago
5

Nem Jack
1 month ago
1

$47,000 a year is unacceptable pay for a licensed therapist. I am a licensed therapist in Chester County. I made $18,000 (net) for the month of July. Why would I take such a low paying job. My pre-licensed therapists make more than that. I am currently on maternity leave and I am making more than that by setting at home and not seeing clients. Most insurance companies pay over $100 an hour.

Mary Ann Klemaszewski
2 months ago
4

Ben Hoffman
3 months ago
5

Great place. Nice staff!

KIMBERLY SMITH
3 months ago
3

Todd Stuart
4 months ago
5

The CCIU provides support and programs for students and schools in Chester County. They manage 3 TCHS campuses, the Child and Career Development Center, CCLC, and Gordon Early Learning Center to name a few.

dinner lunch
6 months ago
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Hate it do not go they would haunt you forever

Ally Classen
6 months ago
3

Reading Olympics traffic can be really crazy. There's no one directing traffic so watch out for overflow onto the main drive and into the busy intersection / traffic light. There will be hundreds of pedestrians walking all over the place (especially in the front of the building). Parking is surprisingly limited and lots of people end up parking in the loading area or across the way. I recommend arriving super early and/or drop-off if you can. Be patient and good luck!

Crystal Vagnoni
7 months ago
1

Reached out for help with daycare, Applied was told that my ELC worker was Celeste. Called her to find out what the process will be from here on out, and she was very rude and acted like I was bothering her by calling her. Nasty attitude. Not a good experience!

Robin
7 months ago
5

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