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Addiction Treatment in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania is known as the "Keystone State" and played a pivotal role in U.S. history. It's where the Declaration of Independence was signed and is famous for Hershey chocolate. However it’s also seen its fair share of addiction challenges and residents who call the state home are increasingly looking for recovery resources.
Finding the right addiction treatment center in Pennsylvania is a crucial step in achieving sustainable recovery. Living here affords easy access to Boca Recovery Center’s residential addiction treatment in Galloway, New Jersey along the Eastern seaboard. We are a one hour drive from Philadelphia and a one hour flight from Pittsburgh.
30 W Jimmie Leeds Rd, Galloway, NJ 08205
4.9
(609) 270-3068
Galloway, NJ
Our New Jersey drug rehab center is a free-standing, 22-bed luxury Medical Detoxification and Residential Program located close to the Jersey Shore. This rehabilitation center has been developed to provide medical detoxification and stabilization for individuals who are embarking on the journey of safe medical detoxification from alcohol, opioids, or other addictive substances.
The residential program offers many upscale amenities and features, such as:
5217 Atlantic Ave Suite 103, Ventnor City, NJ 08406
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(609) 201-1443
Ventnor City, NJ
Our corporate office in Ventnor City can help you find the right treatment options for your unique circumstances. We’ll help you navigate levels of care, payment and insurance, and help you get ready to take the next step toward a clean and sober life.
The residential program offers many upscale amenities and features, such as:
Drug use is a country wide issue with at least 50% of people 12 years and older using an illicit drug at least once and 21.4% or 59.277 million people over age 12 using illegal drugs or misusing prescription drugs within the past year.
50%
Americans 12+ have used an illicit drug at least once.
21.4%
Used illegal drugs or misused prescription drugs in the past year.
The opioid epidemic is the chief public health and safety crisis in the state. Even as the drug overdose death rate rises in the U.S. the numbers are higher in Pennsylvania reaching 43.2 per 100,000 in 2021 while the overall rate in the U.S. was 32.4 per 100,000.
43.2 per 100,000
Pennsylvania drug overdose death rate (2021)
32.4 per 100,000
U.S. drug overdose death rate (2021)
1,315 deaths
otal drug overdose deaths in Pennsylvania (2023)
The state released a special report on fentanyl in 2022 that showed it had rapidly replaced heroin as the dominant opioid. The report also noted an increase in drug seizures by the DEA in Pennsylvania. Fentanyl was the state’s top local drug threat in 2023 with a total of 1,315 drug overdose deaths. Of those 79% included fentanyl.
79%
Overdose deaths involving fentanyl (2023)
55.6%
Drug overdose rate from 2020 to 2021
Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that’s nearly 100 times stronger than morphine and was originally developed for pain management in cancer patients. Today this synthetic opioid is mixed with other illicit drugs to increase potency. The intentional contamination with fentanyl has increased the likelihood of drug overdose deaths with the rate rising 55.6% in 12 months from 2020 to 2021.
634
Active addiction treatment clinics in Pennsylvania (2023)
5,894 people
Enrolled in residential treatment (2023)
60,407 people
Attended outpatient clinics (2023)
Pennsylvania had 634 active addiction treatment clinics in 2023 including inpatient or residential facilities. During the same year 5,894 people were enrolled in residential treatment and 60,407 attended an outpatient clinic.
Cost of Treatment
$1,700
Average cost of one month of outpatient treatment in Pennsylvania
$56,000+
Average cost of full residential treatment
You might hesitate when you need drug addiction treatment in Pennsylvania because you think that the cost will be overwhelming or it might add financial strain to yourself or your family. Our highly skilled mental health professionals and addiction counselors recognize that without treatment your costs can be far higher including job loss, relationship damage and even interactions with the criminal justice system.
Our team at Boca Recovery Center is dedicated to making addiction treatment as accessible as possible. We begin by working with your insurance provider to relieve much of the stress of the cost of treatment. Our admissions team verifies your insurance coverage before you begin treatment and can help estimate your out of pocket expenses.
The average cost for one month of outpatient addiction treatment in Pennsylvania is roughly $1,700 and the average cost for a full residential treatment program is just over $56,000. However you typically will not pay this amount for your treatment once insurance and other cost saving benefits are applied.
How to Pay for Addiction Treatment in Pennsylvania
There are several different ways to pay for your addiction treatment in Pennsylvania. Let’s explore some of the most common options.
Payment Method
Details
Private Insurance
Federal law mandates that insurance providers offer coverage for mental health and addiction treatment at the same level as they provide for medical and surgical care. When you call Boca Recovery Center, we’ll verify your insurance coverage and help estimate your expenses.
Self Payment
Even with insurance, some people would rather pay for treatment out of pocket to protect their privacy and personally manage the cost of their care.
Community Grants and Scholarships
Local businesses and nonprofit organizations may have grants and scholarships to help pay for addiction treatment without requiring you to pay back the funds. At Boca Recovery Center we offer rehab scholarships through our third party partner organizations for qualifying individuals.
Employer Benefits
Your employer may have an Employee Assistance Program (EAP) that provides benefits for rehabilitation. You may also have short term disability insurance from your employer that can help cover some of the cost of addiction treatment.
Crowdfunding
Several crowdfunding platforms can help you raise money for your medical expenses including AngeLink, GoFundMe, Fundly,and Help Hope Live. Telling your story across a larger platform can increase the number of donations to help with your expenses. Many people are willing to help with even small donations that can quickly add up.
Free Resources
Once you’ve completed residential treatment you will want to continue receiving services in your local community that support your ongoing sobriety and sustainable recovery. Consider the following local addiction resources in Pennsylvania.
Harm Reduction Resources
PA Harm Reduction Network
ThePA Harm Reduction Network is a collective effort of advocates across Pennsylvania who recognize the need for a grassroots organization to improve harm reduction principles. They provide links to Pennsylvania state policies, educational videos and syringe services programs. You also have links to resources for overdose prevention, safe injection use, support groups, housing and more.
Prevention Point Philadelphia
Prevention Point Philadelphia supports individuals who are dealing with substance use challenges as well as those experiencing homelessness. They provide a range of community based services including a Mobile Overdose Surge Response Bus that offers life saving supplies to locals including Narcan, wound care materials, medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD) and training on overdose reversal techniques.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Overdose Prevention Program
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Overdose Prevention Program provides harm reduction and overdose prevention supplies to groups in the state at no cost. This includes naloxone and test strips to check for xylazine and fentanyl. You can get overdose prevention supplies for your organization, yourself or a loved one or locate supplies within your community.
Nonprofit Organizations
Pennsylvania Substance Abuse and Drug Addiction Hotlines
The Pennsylvania Substance Abuse and Drug Addiction Hotlines offer hope to people in Pennsylvania who are reaching out for help with a drug or alcohol addiction. They published several national addiction resources including hotlines, local addiction hotlines for free phone and tech support and free and low cost local treatment options.
Philadelphia Community Behavioral Health
Philadelphia Community Behavioral Health has provided local mental wellness resources for over 25 years and works with state partners for people enrolled in Medicaid. Your resources include inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services, medication assisted treatment and telehealth.
Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge
The Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge was established in 1962 and today offers a wide variety of faith based addiction recovery programs to men and women at two residential campuses and five outpatient campuses in Pennsylvania.
Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations Alliance
Pennsylvania Recovery Organizations Alliance is a statewide recovery community founded in 1998 as a grassroots organization to advocate for individuals in recovery and to educate the public about addiction. They don’t provide treatment but are committed to developing a network of diverse recovery community organizations throughout the state which offers you unique access to localized resources.
Specialty Populations
PennState Student Affairs Collegiate Recovery Community
PennState Student Affairs Collegiate Recovery Community supports students in recovery and provides ongoing support on the college campus. The programs include weekly lunch and newcomers meetings, affiliated student organizations and affiliated alumni groups with links to other drug and alcohol recovery resources on or near Penn State campuses across Pennsylvania.
PA Vet Connects
The Pennsylvania Department of Military and Veterans Affairs partnered with the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs with a grant from SAMHSA to raise awareness about the struggles veterans face when they separate from the military and adapt to civilian life. PA VetConnect connects veterans to resources anywhere in the state and provides grants to communities and organizations operating programs for veterans with substance use disorders.
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Behavioral Health Services for LGBTQI
Pennsylvania Act 139 is called the “Good Samaritan Law.” It offers criminal and civil protections for people who reach out to the authorities to get help during an overdose emergency. It can also provide legal protection to individuals who are experiencing an overdose.
Pennsylvania Drug And Alcohol Abuse Control Act
The Pennsylvania Drug And Alcohol Abuse Control Act establishes a state plan and advisory board to address drug and alcohol abuse. It requires the Department of Health to have a state plan and develop and coordinate health education and rehabilitation programs for citizens, provide emergency medical treatment and provide rehabilitation alternatives to the criminal process.
Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 780-113
Pennsylvania Statutes Title 35 P.S. Health and Safety § 780-113 makes it illegal to sell, dispense or distribute a prescription drug in Pennsylvania. This means that it is illegal to share a prescription medication with a friend or family member and you can face the same felony charges as a drug trafficker.
Getting Help for Addiction Treatment in Pennsylvania
Consider several factors as you’re choosing the addiction treatment center to support your recovery journey. The center you choose should be licensed by the state with a third party accreditation to demonstrate they meet national standards. They should offer evidence based treatment and provide holistic approaches to care that address the whole person.
Our addiction treatment center in Galloway New Jersey. Call us today to learn more about our treatment programs, verify your insurance coverage and discuss our payment options and financial assistance to help make your addiction treatment at Boca Recovery Center affordable and accessible.
