Fairmount Behavioral Health System

561 Fairthorne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Fairmount Behavioral Health System PA 19128

About Fairmount Behavioral Health System

Fairmount Behavioral Health System is a mental health and substance use recovery clinic in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Their substance use disorder program serves individuals over 18. They offer medical detox, inpatient care and dual diagnosis treatment. These services are provided in their 67 bed highly structured and therapeutic inpatient residential setting. They prioritize individualized care delivery. This tailors treatment to your unique condition. Their Joint Commission accreditation reflects their commitment to the highest standard of quality care.

Medical detox takes place at their 21 bed modern detox unit. It involves assessment, stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by trained physicians. These experts may administer medication if it’s part of your individualized treatment plan. This ensures safe and comfortable withdrawal from alcohol, benzodiazepines or opiate dependency. Detox removes addiction related toxins from your body in preparation for the main therapy.

After detox you can continue your recovery journey with their inpatient care. This program will help you develop sufficient knowledge and motivation to embrace recovery. They offer gender specific care with a 26 bed men’s unit and 19 bed women’s unit. Each unit is well equipped to satisfy the separate but unique needs of men and women in recovery. The program involves intense therapy with round the clock support from their recovery experts. You’ll have access to psychiatrists for medication needs and evaluation vital in treating dual diagnosis conditions.

Treatment blends the 12 Step model with proven therapeutic practices like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. This is delivered in a group setting and is very effective in addressing dual diagnosis disorders as well. The group session focuses on relapse prevention, anger/stress management and healthy living. The groups are gender specific, which allows for a more tailored and comfortable environment for participants. Psychoeducation service is provided to help you fight the stigma associated with chemical dependency.

You’ll also benefit from the onsite daily AA, NA and CA peer support meetings. Other services include regular nursing assessment/physical education and family education services. The latter fosters family involvement by helping your family understand how your addiction affects everyone and how they can support your recovery. Aftercare services may involve connection to a community support system for ongoing care.

Latest Reviews

Kalik Stanley
3 weeks ago on Google
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Response from the owner1 day ago
Hello, Kalik. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.fairmountbhs.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
Richard Buchmaier
3 weeks ago on Google
5
Left Fairmount in May of 1987 and remain sober. I will never forget the help I received to live life on life s terms.
Response from the owner1 day ago
Hi, Richard. It means the world to us that you took time out of your day to leave us this great feedback. Thank you, and we hope you have a pleasant day.
Kathleen Foland
3 weeks ago on Google
5

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Accepted Insurance

Fairmount Behavioral Health System works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Allied Trades
Capital Blue Cross
Community Care
Geisinger
HealthAmerica
Keystone Health Plan
Managed Health Network (MHN)
Oxford Health Plans
PacificCARE
Penn Behavioral Health
United States Family Health Plan (USFHP)

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.

Sliding scale payments are based on a client's income and family size. The goal is to make treatment affordable to everyone. By taking these factors into account, addiction recovery care providers help ensure that your treatment does not become a financial burden to you or your family, eliminating one barrier to care.

Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.

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

inpatient iconInpatient
Inpatient rehab provides clients with an opportunity to focus solely on their sobriety away from the stressors of the home and workplace. Clients receive housing, food, and intensive clinical supervision. They also typically engage in multiple addiction counseling sessions each week, including daily individual, group, and/or family sessions. Most programs also prioritize recovery-focused life skills training, including courses in relapse prevention. Many facilities offer evidence-based holistic therapies, such as yoga and meditation.
aftercare iconAftercare 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 icon12-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.
heart-hands iconIntervention Services
Intervention services bring extensive experience to the planning and conducting of drug interventions in Pennsylvania. These experts can facilitate interventions in a sensitive manner that encourages positive outcomes. The goal of the intervention is to educate the individual about addiction and the consequences of their substance use and encourage them to get the treatment they need. Interventions can be effective with all types of drugs and alcohol addiction.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
Because the severity of withdrawal symptoms can fluctuate, constant monitoring under 24-hour clinical care in Pennsylvania is recommended for early recovery. As you undergo detox, medical staff will supervise your health and ensure severe symptoms do not develop or threaten your life. Professional counselors will also be available to treat mental and emotional health needs.
medically-assisted-detox iconMedically 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.

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 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.

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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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.
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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.
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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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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.
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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) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

Dialectical behavior therapy in Pennsylvania is an evidence based technique that involves group therapy, individual therapy, and phone coaching. Group sessions focus on learning behavioral skills. Individual therapy gives you the opportunity to apply what you're learning to your personal situations. Phone coaching allows you to call your therapist during the week for help with challenging situations.

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.

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.

Life skills are the mental and social skills that are necessary to navigate day to day life. Addiction diminishes or eliminates these skills, so they must be relearned and practiced during drug rehab treatment in Pennsylvania.

The goal of nutrition therapy is to help you understand how your diet affects your overall health. It teaches you healthy eating habits, which speed up your recovery and give you the nutrients you need for long term physical and mental health.

Amenities

  • car iconPrivate Transportation
  • recreation iconRecreation Room
  • art iconArt Activities
  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private-room iconPrivate Rooms
  • building1 iconDay School

Accreditations

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Pennsylvania

The Joint Commission, formerly known as JCAHO, is a nonprofit organization that accredits rehab organizations and programs. Founded in 1951, the Joint Commision's mission is to improve the quality of patient care and demonstrating the quality of patient care.

Joint Commission Accreditation: Yes

Contact Information

Phone icon (215) 487-4000
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561 Fairthorne Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19128

Fact checked and written by:
Chika Uchendu
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

Reviews of Fairmount Behavioral Health System

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Don't come here if you have another option. The staff is judgemental and they don't offer you any kind of real help. They literally don't care about their patients. I would give them zero stars if I could.

Reviewed on 3/6/2019
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1.9 (311 reviews)
Kalik Stanley
3 weeks ago
1

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hello, Kalik. We appreciate that you took the time to review us. We would like to attain more details about this; could you please visit http://www.fairmountbhs.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience and provide us with your contact information? We look forward to hearing from you.
Richard Buchmaier
3 weeks ago
5

Left Fairmount in May of 1987 and remain sober. I will never forget the help I received to live life on life s terms.

Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi, Richard. It means the world to us that you took time out of your day to leave us this great feedback. Thank you, and we hope you have a pleasant day.
Kathleen Foland
3 weeks ago
5

Anonymous Complaint Department
1 month ago
1

Went here on a 304 which grants me the ability to leave at will and deny help, i was forcefully kept here against my will and on top of that the staff were very verbally and physically abusive. We barely were given any activities and only were able to go outside every other/ few days. My 12 days in there felt like a year. Do not send your loved ones here they should be closed down and staff and management incarcerated.

D G
1 month ago
5

I had an outstanding experience as an inpatient client at Fairmount recently. The staff and fellow clients made me feel so comfortable, respected and safe.I came in at a 5/5 for depression (5 being the worst), and left at a 1/5!!Their motto is "from hope to happiness," and that is what I experienced during my stay.We even had a birthday party with pizza, ice cream, and cupcakes; and a dance party outside on my last day.Of the different programs and agencies, I have participated with the past two years, Fairmount has been one of my favorites and clinically so helpful.Special thanks to everyone on the woman's trauma unit! You are so appreciated.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, D G. Thank you for taking the time to share your kind words with us! Compliments such as these are held very dear to our hearts. We re currently working on a staff recognition campaign and would like to share your kind words with our community. If we may include your anonymous feedback, please fill out the following form by visiting https://ebgw.short.gy/Fairmount. Thank you again for sharing your thoughtful comments with us.
Tisha Woodford
1 month ago
1

My son was there last month and he was telling me it was really dirty there and the staff is horrible and they talk to patients in a disrespectful manner the staff pick and choose which patients to like and dislike I went to visit my son the last day before he came home and there was a mouse running around in cafeteria

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Tisha. Thank you for reaching out to us with your feedback. So that we can address your concerns directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.fairmountbhs.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
Kaye Coleman
1 month ago
5

I thank God for Fairmount Behavioral Health as my son was in Philadelphia traveling from another mid-Atlantic state, he had been stranded for three days, and my hands were tied at the time as I live in the midwest. I found this facility online by the grace of God and directed my son there. He was immediately admitted with welcoming concern, care, and excellent treatment. My son remained there for 10 days as Fairmount would not discharge him until they had confirmation he had a safe place to live and although his out-of-state health insurance could not be used there. I was able to fly there to pickup my son on the 11th day of his stay, drive him back to his State, rent him an apartment . During my son s stay at Fairmount, the nurses and social worker were in constant communication with me as to my son s treatment and their efforts to help him find a home in Philadelphia and/or to help him return to his home state. I was also in constant communication with my son daily and he would always express how happy he was there with the staff, doctors, social worker, friends he made with the other patients, and how good the food tasted although it was healthy and nutritious. I highly recommend Fairmount Behavioral Health due to my son s positive experience for a solid 10-day admission and my relief of mind that he was in good hands during his ordeal.

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hello, Kaye. So glad to hear this terrific feedback! Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review. Take care.
Howard Schwartz
1 month ago
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It made it so difficult. I couldn't even never get my stuff done. Horrible

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi, Howard. Thank you for taking the time to reach out to us. We would like to get some more details so that we can further look into your concerns. So that we can follow up with you directly, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.fairmountbhs.com/contact-us/. Thank you again.
Sadie Foster
2 months ago
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You guys suck didn t help me at all. You re abusive rude, and I got hit by when the staff members.

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hello, Sadie. We appreciate your feedback. We would like to get more details about this; please visit http://www.fairmountbhs.com/contact-us/ at your earliest convenience to provide us with your contact information. We hope to hear from you soon.
Vance Torres-Miller
2 months ago
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Yeah I was kept here in this psych hospital as a patient for about two monthsDon t know whyI m surviving every lonely dayWhen there s got to be, no chance for me, my life would endAnd it doesn t matter how I cryMy tears of love are a waste of time, if I turn awayAm I strong enough to see it through?Go crazy is what I will do, if I can t have you!I DONT WANT NOBODY BABY!IF I CANT HAVE YOU, AHHHAHHHHH OHHHIF I CANT HAVE YOU, I DONT WANT NOBODY BABYIF I CANT HAVE YOU, OHHHOHHH, AHHHH!

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, Vance. Thank you for reaching out to us. We would like to take the opportunity to address your concerns with you directly. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://fairmountbhs.com/contact-us/ so that we can follow up with you. Thank you again and we hope to hear from you soon. If you need to speak with someone immediately, please call 911, or the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988.
Darrell Bassett
2 months ago
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IF IT WAS POSSIBLE I WOULD GIVE THEM ZERO STARS

Response from the owner2 months ago
Hi, Darrell. Your feedback is very important to us and we truly appreciate you taking the time to share it with us. We'd like to take the opportunity to follow up with you directly so that we can learn more about your concerns. At your convenience, please provide us with your contact information by visiting http://www.fairmountbhs.com/contact-us/. Again, thank you.
Kiyana Mason
2 months ago
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Response from the owner2 years ago
Kiyana, we take your feedback very seriously and would like to learn more about your concerns. Should you wish to speak with a representative in more detail, please provide us with your contact information by visiting https://reptn.co/UBrM7AAYfAf. Thank you.
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