Wedge Medical Center – Frankford Office

4243 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia PA, 19124

Wedge Medical Center - Frankford Office PA 19124

About Wedge Medical Center – Frankford Office

The Wedge Medical Center’s Frankford Office in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, provides behavioral health and drug rehab services to adolescents, adults, and pregnant women living with a substance use disorder. Care is provided through an outpatient setting with specialized programs for different age groups.

This facility specializes in providing care to individuals struggling with opioid addiction and provides comprehensive treatment to adults navigating detox through their Opioid Treatment Program. This outpatient care program offers Suboxone, Sublocade, Vicitroll, and other medication assisted treatments that can help you safely manage the painful symptoms associated with detox. They’re also available for pregnant women.

Following detox, you’ll have access to individual and group counseling sessions. Sessions are provided throughout the week so that you have flexible options that can fit your lifestyle. Along with counseling, other evidence-based practices are employed to help you build healthy habits as you move through recovery.

They stand out in that they also provide early intervention services to adolescents who may be at risk for a substance use disorder. As with rehabilitation, prevention services are just as critical to this organization.

Latest Reviews

Joy Rys
3 months ago on Google
1
unlicensed "therapist" told me i did not have cptsd or autism and that i was not traumatized. i believed this for years until i saw actual licensed professionals who confirmed my cptsd, autism, anxiety, and depression concerns. it's a bad area, i know, but damn.
Response from the owner2 months ago
Hey there - we re sorry for your experience with us, but we do appreciate the feedback. If you d like to talk with us more about it, give us a call and ask to speak to our Substance Abuse Division Director (215.276.3922). We ve given her a heads up so she will know what you re calling in reference to. Our goal is to make everyone that walks through our doors feel welcome and supported, and that goes for you too.
tru nev
2 years ago on Google
2
This facility is okay services could be better but they have to first start with better therapist who actually care a person can tell when you actually care and when you just doing your job listening to them complain with no positive advise it s like you going to therapy and somebody asking you questions just for you to leave the sessions feeling worse it s really a burn out and uncomfortable hire better therapist please with compassion to help a person feel better not worse
Response from the owner1 year ago
Hey there, I m sorry to hear about your experience with us. We value your feedback, and will be looking into it further. We hope that you would also be willing to discuss your concerns with our Division Director who is already aware of your message here. Please call the site and ask to speak to her, so we can resolve the issues and make future visits to the Wedge a more positive experience.
Hellysolit Hellinger
2 years ago on Google
3
Good place for support.

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Wedge Medical Center – Frankford Office 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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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

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.

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.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
aftercare iconAftercare 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).

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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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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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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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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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Accreditations

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

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
License Number: 807343 (PA)

Contact Information

Phone icon (215) 276-3922
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4243 Frankford Avenue
Philadelphia PA, 19124

Fact checked and written by:
Nadia El-Yaouti, M.Ed.
Edited by:
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4.2 (28 reviews)
Joy Rys
3 months ago
1

unlicensed "therapist" told me i did not have cptsd or autism and that i was not traumatized. i believed this for years until i saw actual licensed professionals who confirmed my cptsd, autism, anxiety, and depression concerns. it's a bad area, i know, but damn.

Response from the owner3 months ago
Hey there - we re sorry for your experience with us, but we do appreciate the feedback. If you d like to talk with us more about it, give us a call and ask to speak to our Substance Abuse Division Director (215.276.3922). We ve given her a heads up so she will know what you re calling in reference to. Our goal is to make everyone that walks through our doors feel welcome and supported, and that goes for you too.
tru nev
2 years ago
2

This facility is okay services could be better but they have to first start with better therapist who actually care a person can tell when you actually care and when you just doing your job listening to them complain with no positive advise it s like you going to therapy and somebody asking you questions just for you to leave the sessions feeling worse it s really a burn out and uncomfortable hire better therapist please with compassion to help a person feel better not worse

Response from the owner2 years ago
Hey there, I m sorry to hear about your experience with us. We value your feedback, and will be looking into it further. We hope that you would also be willing to discuss your concerns with our Division Director who is already aware of your message here. Please call the site and ask to speak to her, so we can resolve the issues and make future visits to the Wedge a more positive experience.
Hellysolit Hellinger
2 years ago
3

Good place for support.

Antonio Vaino
2 years ago
5

Good counselors

Response from the owner2 years ago
Thanks for the positive feedback, we think our counselors are pretty great too!
Kelsey Manthei
3 years ago
1

I have been waiting months for a call back from a therapist after doing an initial interview/screening. I called multiple times, and even was told I would hear back from someone in February. When I called in March I was sent a "crisis plan" after the call and told I would be reached out to by a 'Whitney' in a week. It's May 31, Brian Gadinski emailed this March 16th.??

Response from the owner3 years ago
Hey there - we are sorry about your experience with us and are now investigating your complaint. We hope you d be willing to discuss with us further. If so, please call our main number (215-276-3922) and ask to speak with our Mental Health Division Director. Our goal is to make future visits with us a much more pleasant experience.
Micaiah P
3 years ago
1

Horrible experience no therapist for weeks, then they give me someone who has a very strong accent. Then when asked to change therapist because my therapist is not calling me for my sessions I get the head of the frankford wedge who said he would take my case personally....... guess what no calls from him and he dont return my call

Response from the owner3 years ago
Hi there, we are very sorry to hear about your experience here. We appreciate your feedback, and will be investigating this issue at the location you attended. We hope that you would also be willing to discuss your concerns with us further; you may receive a call from our Division Director or you are welcome to call our main number and ask to speak to her, so we can resolve the issues and make future visits to the Wedge a more positive experience.
Lidia Jazzie Ortiz
3 years ago
5

Mary-Kate Barras is the best person I have ever spoken to , very professional and respectful. this place needs more employees with her qualifications, she responds to emails accurately and calls you even when she is sick at home, that is an essential worker that deserves the utmost respect and a raise!

Response from the owner3 years ago
Thank you for this positive feedback! We will certainly pass along your comments to her. We re pretty fond of her too ;)
Deborah Roberts
4 years ago
5

really nice people

Response from the owner4 years ago
Thanks, we appreciate you too!
Brian Borschell
4 years ago
5

Patrick Henry Finley, BSN, MCP (FINDOG)
5 years ago
5

Simone Duke is a wonderful group leader. Very fair but stern. Keeps us engaged and talkative so we reap all the Benefits afforded through group therapy.

Curtis Johnson
5 years ago
5

On our way to the wedge picnic

Charmaine Ensinger
5 years ago
5

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