Gaudenzia Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center (DRC)

3200 Henry Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19129
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Gaudenzia Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center PA 19129

About Gaudenzia Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center (DRC)

Gaudenzia’s Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center is an addiction treatment facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They offer clients evidence based and person centered recovery services. The treatment services available at this facility are intensive and non intensive outpatient services, residential substance use disorder treatment, and individual and group counseling.

Staff members are trained to give clients culture informed care, gender responsive care and trauma informed care. Additionally, they specialize in providing treatment services to clients involved in the criminal justice system.

The center accepts payment through Medicaid plans and specific types of commercial insurance. If a client does not have insurance, they can work with them to see if they’re eligible for county funding.

The length of stay at the residential program will vary based on an individual client’s goals and needs. They provide patients with a stable and supportive environment where they can be connected with professional counselors who can help them start their recovery journey.

The residential program features medication assisted treatment (MAT) to help patients be comfortable during the withdrawal process. Clients will attend multiple individual and group counseling sessions to learn more about addiction and develop skills that can lead them to a sober life.

I like that they also offer population-specific programming for underserved populations. The specialized programming clients may have access to includes programming for pregnant and parenting women, criminal justice involved individuals and housing insecure individuals. Individuals involved with the criminal justice system will receive services such as job readiness services and linkage to re entry support services. In addition to specialized treatments for these groups, the facility also provides help for teens.

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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

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.
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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive 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 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.
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.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
With a partial hospitalization program (PHP), you can participate in intensive rehabilitation treatment with the ability to return home at the end of the day. For a weekly minimum of 20 hours, a partial hospitalization program can take place up to 5 days a week for an average of 90 days. During PHP treatment, you can receive relapse prevention strategies, medication management, individual and group therapy, and other behavioral therapy interventions.

Treatments

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.

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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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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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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LGBTQ Program
Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.
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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) 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Two nicotine replacement therapy medicines have been approved by the FDA. Bupropion decreases cravings and withdrawal symptoms. Varenicline reduces the urge to smoke and the enjoyment you get from cigarettes. Nonprescription therapies include gum, patches, and lozenges.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Deja Gilbert, PhD, LMHC, LPC, FACHE

President & CEO

Patricia McKernan, DSW, LSW

COO

Nikant Ohri, CPA

CFO

Michael Anderson

CIO

Accreditations

Contact Information

Phone icon (215) 849-7200
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3200 Henry Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19129

Fact checked and written by:
Eric Owens
Edited by:
Peter Lee, PhD

Reviews of Gaudenzia Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Center (DRC)

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1.6 (54 reviews)
Roberto Morales
1 month ago
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Wayne Thornton
1 month ago
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The people that work here need to realize this is Philadelphia. We re bad things happen to people. They are very unprofessional. This place. Need to be shut down. You have kids working at a place with a bunch of grown people. This is unacceptable in order to earn respect, you have to give respect. if all the families and inmates come together, we can shut this place down.

Nate Garden
2 months ago
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Sam
10 months ago
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Some of the staff are incompetent and some are ok, and you have the rest that are there to get a paycheck. This applies to counselor's too.

Response from the owner10 months ago
Thank you for your feedback, Sam. It's our goal to provide a top-quality treatment and care to our clients. We are disappointed to hear that wasn't your experience and would like to look into this further for you. Please send us an email at publicrelations@gaudenzia.org with your name and details so that we can follow up.
Tajuana Evans
10 months ago
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This place is a absolute disappointment to a treatment facility. If you want real treatment and want to support people in change this is not the place to go or work. The leadership are unprofessional and dismissive. The staff don't want to work, and if you try to hold anyone accountable the mobb mentality sets in and they will have secret meeting about you, collect letters, without ever addressing concerns with you. The level of unqualified people, and lack of skill to proform job duties are at a all time low at this place. Runnnnnnn! Do not work here or have your love ones transferred they will come out worst. Let's not forget deplorable work and living conditions. Roaches, mice, limited female bathrooms, and dirty.

Emily Williams
11 months ago
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The staff and manager did not notify me the Emergency Contact when my family member had a medical emergency and was taken to hospital When I called & requested a Superviser call me. They didn't They stole items from my loved one. They told us that his roommate or any staff could have taken his items. They need to have better supervision. When I suggested they make a list of all items a resident has. The supervisor said these are grown men, we have 178 grown men. We can't keep a log for them. This is Not a Good Rehab Facility. They let the residents do anything including stealing other residents belonging don't hold them or staff accountable

Max Antes
1 year ago
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This place is no rehab in any type of way. It's basically a housing facility. The staff is a joke. During my 90 days there, the ambulances were there at least 4/5 times a week due to overdoses2 people committed suicide. The staff actually tried to keep me past 90 days,because they didn't want to lose a government paycheck. If it wasn't for my local state PO the staff would've kept me there indefinitely. I personally would've preferred to be sent back to prison.

Kim Turner
1 year ago
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Horrible place, the staff is rude and they steal Money that you send to your loved one. It needs to be shut down. Nobody here cares about helping people they use there for paycheck. The state should be appalled

David Eldridge
2 years ago
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It's definitely seems like a sinking shipBut if ya follow the rules and don't try an BS there are some good people that work there it's not a place to live it's a place to prepare yourself for the outsidei never was denied a social pass or work pass as long as rules were followed all that being said I'd fire the upper management just saying end of the day ya get out of it what ya put into

Marc Freligh
2 years ago
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Arthur
2 years ago
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You would wish u were in jail.They restrict you from everything. No other facility has the same unpurposeful rules including jail and other halfway houses. U can't have coffee or snacks on the unit. U can't have dryer sheets. U need permission in advance to bring cosmetics in. You can't have Tylenol unless it's through medical.Even in jail you can or ur own Tylenol and Benadryl. These things are not restricted anywhere else including jail.They don't have any resources they expect you to.Get a job but can't provide any means of transportation.we can't see our family unless we have a job. This is not fare to anyone .they try to motivate you with misery

hope hahne
2 years ago
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This place is definitely NOT a rehab facility. The staff were NOT qualified. Drug and alcohol usage was prevelqnt everyday. Any type of meeting, group or counseling session was ineffective. Not being able to get a job or go to school is unheard of if you wanted to further your your life. Staff had control and ego issues. No respect to those inside nor family. Worst place ever

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