Duncansville Comprehensive Treatment Center

About Duncansville Comprehensive Treatment Center

Discovery House is an outpatient opioid treatment facility in Duncansville, Pennsylvania. They serve adults over 18 affected by opioid use disorders. The facility provides a friendly and affirming environment where you can receive therapy without prejudice. Their opioid recovery program emphasizes quality and individualized care. This is achieved through their highly trained physicians, nurses and therapists.

They specialize in medication assisted treatment. This recovery approach is the most compelling evidence based option in treating opioid addiction. It uses medicine alongside counseling to support recovery and manage addiction. The facility offers various choices of FDA approved medications for this purpose. This includes methadone, buprenorphine and Suboxone. These medications curb cravings and minimize withdrawal symptoms. This allows you to participate in counseling and therapy. The specific medicine used for your treatment will depend on your unique condition.

Their group and individual counseling sessions help you address the underlying causes of your opioid use and develop solid coping and relapse prevention strategies. Take home dosing is also available upon demonstrating significant progress in your recovery journey.

This facility offers same day admissions and 24/7 appointment scheduling support. It’s also great that they accept Medicaid, Medicare and VA coverage. Comments from past clients reflect mixed experiences with the majority highlighting impressive quality of service.

Latest Reviews

Rebecca Bathurst

3 years ago on Google

Clean very nice staff and doctors they listen and even tho They have not been in my situation (thank god cause it has no gender) they try to understand and I like that it's the best place I have ever been to Thank You All For Your Caring And Support

Sam Paule-Woytowiez

4 years ago on Google

They don't help you recover, they just keep you addicted and in the cycle. I recommend anyone who wants true help, to seek a therapist and find support from non drug using people in our community, that want to help you. DH and other drug clinics use this crutch to keep you stuck. I have not seen one successful case, not one person, come out of treatment and have the skills needed to live a happy and productive life. The groups focus around the negative rather than them taking control and turning into a positive to try and help people think differently, and this is exactly why it isn't working. CBT therapy is highly recommended to help people learn to think differently but they don't use this technique... The only people I've seen succeed are the ones who chose to leave this clinic and any other clinic and seek help from non-opioid choices, CBT, and licensed therapists- rather than the drug pushers they call therapists here.YOU ARE NOT HELPING MY COMMUNITY MEMBERS BREAK THE CYCLE!

M Has

4 years ago on Google

Never guest dose here. They don't care what your home paperwork says. They will let you withdraw for your trip home and not even pretend to care.

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Location

Other Forms of Payment

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

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.

Military members, veterans, and eligible dependents have access to specific insurance programs that help them get the care they need. TRICARE and VA insurance can help you access low cost or no cost addiction and mental health treatment. Programs that accept military insurance often have targeted treatment focused on the unique challenges military members, veterans, and their families face.

Addiction Treatments

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.

Intensive Outpatient

Clients engaged in intensive outpatient programs (IOP) live and work in their home community while receiving frequent, high-level care. These programs offer personalized care designed to evolve with the clients' changing needs. Many intensive outpatient rehabs require a minimum of nine hours of treatment per week, but high-risk clients and those in early recovery may receive up to 20 hours of care weekly. IOP services generally include addiction counseling, recovery education, and holistic therapies, such as massage.

Aftercare Support

Clients receiving services from a rehab aftercare program are usually stable and in the maintenance phase of recovery, having completed detox and/or intensive inpatient treatment. Rehab aftercare services can vary widely based on clients' individual and evolving needs, but often include peer coaching, relapse prevention support, 12 step program induction, and medical, mental health, and social service referrals. Individual care plans are typically developed by the client in partnership with their case manager and care team.

12-Step

12 step programs prioritize the recovery journey as a life-long process based on personal spiritual growth and ongoing peer support. Regular attendance at 12 step meetings, which are held multiple times each day in most communities, is expected. Participants also receive one-on-one mentoring by a self-selected peer sponsor. The 12 steps are designed to encourage participants' self-compassion, awareness, acceptance, and accountability. Dedicated programs for specialized groups, including seniors, teens, and families, are common.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Treatments

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 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.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

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.

Military Program

Serving in the military is both mentally and physically challenging, and can result in trauma that persists even after combat ends. Military programs are tailored to the specific and often complex needs of active duty personnel, veterans, and military families. Clients often access these programs through the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

Clinical Services

Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) in Pennsylvania can be helpful to individuals who are experiencing substance use disorder and various mental health conditions. It helps you identify damaging thought and behavior patterns and replace them with healthy ones.

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.

Personalized therapy sessions in Pennsylvania typically include a safe and nonjudgmental setting in which you can express your deepest emotions and feelings and explore the factors that have contributed to addiction. Therapists tailor the sessions to help you develop healthier thought patterns and behaviors, which improve your self control and build a foundation for your long term sobriety.

Motivational interviewing in Pennsylvania gives you the opportunity to share your perspective and explore your ideas and motivation for change. Your therapist will walk you through the four steps of engaging, focusing, evoking, and planning to empower you to make any desired changes in your life.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Couples therapy in Pennsylvania is typically short term treatment that focuses on building skills that lead to positive long term relationship changes. Sessions with the therapist may occur both jointly and individually.

Family therapy teaches individual family members in Pennsylvania the benefits of collectively combating addiction. Therapists help individual members establish healthy boundaries between themselves and their loved one who is struggling with addiction. This helps improve emotional support systems and creates a bond so families work together to sustain long term recovery.

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

(814) 554-3993

Website

3438 Route 764
Duncansville, PA 16635

Get Help Now - 717-287-9194

Who Answers?

Fact checked and written by:

Chika Uchendu

Edited by:

Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Duncansville Comprehensive Treatment Center

4/5 (20 reviews)

Google Reviews

4 (20 reviews)

Shawnna Eaken

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3 months ago

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Casey Smith

4 years ago

Justin Mitchell

5 years ago

Really wish i could give 0 stars. I have been to 4 treatment center location 3 of them being different business owners. I transfered here and had to leave my favorite one thus far (riverside treatment in rosedale & edgewood) due to moving from here from Maryland. I chose to come to discovery house due to the positive reviews it had. Im unsure if it was due to the spoiled nature in which riverside treatment takes care of you that caused my viewpoint expectations of opiod treatment centers should be or if it's just the fact that that actually want success from patients and not just there money like how ive found discovery house to be there main concern. The different requirements from each state vary although PA has more requirements like a 1.5hr group as well as 1hr counciling per month verse 1 hr counciling only in MD isn't what makes this clinics downfall, although it doesnt help matters. In my opnion a clinic should be helpful and care since most addicts rely on drugs to help cope with heartbreaks/troubles they've experienced to "numb" the hurt at least temporarily so its imperative clinics to me should have the inviting, helpful, kind, caring staff whats willing to go above and beyond every now and then considering every addict who seeks help have different needs. The first strike towards discovery house occured before i was even a patient. (I should of taken as a sign but still proceeded) which was that in order to be enrolled onto the clinic you need to schedule an appointment on only 2 of the possible 6 days open (i think Tue&Thurs. if memory is correct). Due to this inconvenience i needed to delay my move date to correspond accordingly to prevent withdraw. If still on drugs the encouragement to seek help and actually motivated to take that first step usally is a step occurred randomly on impulse. Doing this also sets up the opertunity for addicts to change mind go thru withdraw and/or opens the chances for an overdose to occur and possible death on the count that a staff member doesnt want to do what would take only an hour to hour and a half long paperwork and setup except on a day they expect. Same day intake not only should be mandatory but is 100% possible (riverside had on average 2 per day no appointment needed no rude comments asked) as a previous business owner one would think they would like to be able to increase cash flow daily and not limited to 8-10 days a month. As well as increases opertunity for new patients to look elsewhere to get quickest help avaliable. Another strike happened due one of the occations asking the doctor for a dose increase since withdraw was happening daily between 5-8pm. I was told "you need to deal with it no i can't and won't increase your dose". On that day if i was a local addict i most definitely 100% without a doubt would of gotten something off the street to prevent sickness. your 2 for2 for increasing relapse opertunitys in my opnion. Strike 3 is that the staff (excluding Becky) are only there to collect there paycheck amd really dont care how you feel such as being told "if you piss clean and do the required sessions each month we wont even know who you are"-stan. Well (like riverside & noethern parkway) took time out of there day CONSISTENTLY to get to not only know me but know my story because they knew that information has potential to help. All 3 MD locations knew my name and when i walked in the door typed my I.D. number into the system with a greeting so all i needed to do was get dosed at the window. Which is another difference between MD and PA is discovery makes it so unwelcoming since you type your number onto a screen, which lets you know what you need to do(see becky,drug screen and get dosed). You need to reenter your number again on some occasions which normally wouldnt be much of a problem but considering you practically need to exit the building n reenter the door its inconvenient. Strike #5 is a HUGE PROBLEM for my girlfriend and I, which is CAMERA'S IN THE BATHROOM. that means everytime i piss theres someone somewhere watching (see other rewiew 4more)

sz pz

Love almost even one on there but a few ppl. Karen is awesome..just be on time or early to get on her good side Becky is AWESOME

Jack Allison

Staff is helpful and facility is clean. They offer 2 maintence programs for opiate addiction. Methadone and Suboxone. They take most insurance or you can pay cash. The methadone program cost roughly $125 per week. However they will work with cash paying patients that need some type of payment arrangement. If you need help with your addiction and don't feel that you're ready to quit cold turkey on your own Discovery is a positive alternative.