Merakey

5000 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia PA, 19131

Merakey Parkside Recovery PA 19131

About Merakey

Merakey Parkside Recovery is a drug and alcohol rehab facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. They provide treatment for substance use disorder and dual diagnosis. Their treatment options include an intensive outpatient program, standard outpatient treatment and medication assisted treatment. They also have a mobile assistance team for people who are experiencing an emergency.

After an intake examination you’ll engage in both group and individual therapy. They are partnered with the Philadelphia police department and can provide therapy to people who have been court ordered into treatment. If you have experienced homelessness due to your addiction, they can also help you find housing.

Their intensive outpatient program is great for people who need a high level of treatment but cannot afford to miss work. It is also a good option for those who have family obligations. They also have a standard outpatient program which lets you come in once or twice a week for treatment.

If you need medications to help you detoxify or stay sober, they offer a pharmacotherapy program. The staff is licensed to administer methadone. They also offer Suboxone to those who need it.

Latest Reviews

Jay Brock
3 months ago on Google
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AJ Man
3 months ago on Google
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Khabir Brown
7 months ago on Google
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I ve been getting therapy here for about 2 years and in my experience, the staff has been very inconsiderate of patients time. They aren t too good at scheduling and being prompt or good at communicating what s going on.

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Merakey 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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.
intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient
Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.
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.

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.

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.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

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.

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) is a way of getting nicotine into the bloodstream without smoking. It uses products that supply low doses of nicotine to help people stop smoking. The goal of therapy is to cut down on cravings for nicotine and ease the symptoms of nicotine withdrawal.

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.

Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting

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

Contact Information

Phone icon (215) 879-6116
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5000 Parkside Ave
Philadelphia PA, 19131

Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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2.9 (29 reviews)
Jay Brock
3 months ago
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AJ Man
3 months ago
1

Khabir Brown
7 months ago
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I ve been getting therapy here for about 2 years and in my experience, the staff has been very inconsiderate of patients time. They aren t too good at scheduling and being prompt or good at communicating what s going on.

Luke Dunn
1 year ago
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Typical methadone malarkey. I'd like to add that after a crippling stroke that left me ,50% paralyzed I'm forced to come in everyday. Even though take-home guidelines remain relaxed by the feds for COVID. Merakey loves to tell you about their rules yet they don't follow rules themselves. Horrible hypocrisy. Maybe worst clinic I've been on, and I've been on many.

Greg Ferguson
1 year ago
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I have been treated with kindness, dignity and respect, at all times, from everyone there.

Caitlin Tagye
1 year ago
5

I love this clinic, if it wasn't for Dr. Bobb I wouldn't have gotten help. He genuinely cares about his patients. Answered my call right away and got me in, he DOSENT get enough credit. I'm now changing my life around. This place has changed, years ago I couldn't stand it. I recommend it 100%

erin m
2 years ago
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it seems like this is very typical for methadone clinics, but honestly, after two years of dealing with them I deeply hate these people for consistently treating people I love like total garbage. do better. if you don t respect the people you re serving then you need to get out of healthcare! methadone as a medication is the gold standard for opioid use disorder treatment but I don t know if go to a place where you re going to be abused and treated very badly every day of your life is good medical advice for anyone. the laws aren t great, but employees very much use their discretion to make things much much worse than they have to be, and I truly don t understand why. in no other area of healthcare is your medication determined by how much random employees personally like you, or based on random hoops you need to jump through every day, or your ability to skip work to wait around for hours at random with no prior notification. it s straight up malpractice, all the time. there are a handful of good people there but they don t have much power at all in the kafkaesque web of abuse and absurdity. go ahead and try it, almost all methadone clinics are bad and some people can make it work anyway, it can be lifesaving despite it all. I want employees to see this review moreso than potential clients (who probably already know the state of these places anyway.) but it s such a shame how bad they are and I want to say to everyone who works here: you treated people I love like garbage and it is absolutely not okay. do better.

Ashley Corn
2 years ago
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Keith Jones
2 years ago
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Dave D
3 years ago
5

Parkside saved my life. I never stayed clean for more then 5 months before, I just celebrated 7 YEARS of sobriety. Yes they can be a pain, but if you do what you are supposed to do, and don't cause problems you will have no trouble here. Bottom line is you get out what you put into it.

Mum 215irishGirl Mum
3 years ago
2

Make ur own choice

Jessica Wilkerson
3 years ago
2

Very disorganized, no one seems to know what the other is doing!

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