Diakon Lutheran Counseling Services

Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania

960 Century Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

About Diakon Lutheran Counseling Services

Diakon Lutheran Counseling Services, located in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include relapse prevention.

Specialty rehab programs at Diakon Lutheran Counseling Services include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

Payment Options

Self-pay options

Levels of Care

Outpatient

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.

Aftercare 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).

Programs

Teen Program

Adult Program

Program For Men

Program For Women

Young Adult Program

Settings & Amenities

Private Setting

Treatment

Alcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug Addiction

Drug rehab in Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.

Mental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

Opioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Clinical Services

Couples Therapy

Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.

Family Therapy

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

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.

Individual Therapy

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.

Contact

(717) 795-0330

960 Century Drive
Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

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Reviews

2 (31 reviews)

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Donovan Winters

2 months ago

I had two therapists and a psychiatrist leave in a 6 month period. Don't expect long term help. They struggle to keep their staff.

Brandy Roth

3 months ago

My 10 year old son was referred to this agency when school let out. My son and his father met the counselor once. she never spoke to me, never contacted me until The next week when my son is court ordered to come for visitation. I drove an hour to sit and wait for them to show and thats when she finally calls to say that she doesn't think my son should be forced to come visit me. it's court ordered. So now we have a problem child whose challenging behavior is being encouraged by the counselor. Great job Val... You deserve to be fired.

The Man The Myth The Legend

9 months ago

My son met with a therapist maybe twice before being told they were leaving. We haven t gotten a phone call to schedule with another counselor or anything. It s been over a month now so I don t expect to ever get an other call from them. Overall, terrible experience, the reviews don t lie, don t waste your time here. Especially if you re seeking help for a child. No child should be forgotten about or treated this way. Then people wonder why adults don t want to seek treatment, but whenever this is the quality of care you receive, it s a waste of time and energy.

kay Omer

1 year ago

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Joanna Demmy

I was so skeptical on giving therapy another try after like 10 years. I called thinking it would be the same as years ago and I was proved completely wrong. Ed was my therapist he is absolutely AMAZING!!! He had multiple different ideas and differwnt therapy approaches which I absolutely loved. He helped me manage my anxiety, he helped me with my lack of self esteem, he helped me grow as a person, and helped me think way more positively. My insurance is changing so I'll no longer be lucky enough to have him as my therapist. He's an amazing person and an amazing therapist and I highly recommend him!!!

2 years ago

Do not go here. They called the police on me when I was 14 years old. They never believed me and made things up and lied to the police. Please please please don t let your child go here!!! Please don t. Find anywhere else. See Alaysha Rector for your child. She saved my life.

The absolute worst place. The therapists need therapy. Kati would prefer to talk about herself instead of using the hour to help you. Total waste of time and there are better options out there.

Hanna Lewis

Absolutely terrible, over prescribes medicine then discharged both boyfriend and I for no reason. They are not willing to help, just looking for a check. I suggest Upmc integrated health. Save yourself the hassle from here.

Anthony Ossamang

The secretary lady needs to have a couple therapy session when she gets off work her communication skills are horrible she just is mean!her whole vibe is horrible seriously if you don t like your job quit she makes you not even wanna book any appointments total disappointment forget daikon

Father Burn

From the unhelpful receptionists to the incompetent Clinical director and once a week Psychiatrist, this place is a joke.Their unwillingness to staff properly has you calling in all prescriptions for a refill when you have 10 days left, I'm on 8 medications! THIS DOES NOT WORK! Speaking of not working, the Psychiatrist only comes in 1 day a week. Miscalculated your meds? Then get bent cause he won't be back for a week. Then he takes vacations! At a once-a-week job! Now my medicine is screwed for 2 weeks. Clinical director tried to secretly blame me to my therapist for her own faults. TERRIBLE!!!

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