Drug Intervention Huntingdon Valley PA

People with substance abuse problems are living in denial, making promises to themselves and others that they can’t keep. When heart-to-heart talks haven’t helped, a formal drug intervention may be required.

Local Treatment

Discovery House
215-947-4100 x296
2755 Philmont Avenue
Suite 115
Services offered:
Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Methadone maintenance, Methadone, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, Interim services for clients, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Screening for Hepatitis C,
Discovery House
215-947-4100 x296
2755 Philmont Avenue
Suite 115
Services offered:Substance abuse treatment, Individual counseling offered, Group counseling offered, Marital/couples counseling offered, Aftercare/continuing care, Assistance with obtaining social services, Comprehensive substance abuse assessment, Discharge Planning, Outreach to persons in the community, Substance abuse education, Screening for substance abuse, Social skills development, Case management, Drug or alcohol urine screening, HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Transportation assistance, Hepatitis education, counseling, or support, Smoking/tobacco cessation counselling, Methadone maintenance, Methadone, All Clients in Opioid Treatment Program, SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program, Interim services for clients, TB screening, Screening for tobacco use, Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing, Screening for Hepatitis C

Service Setting:Outpatient, Regular outpatient treatment, Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone

Insurance Accepted:Cash or self-payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance

Self Help Movement Inc
(215) 677-7778
2600 Southampton Road
Philadelphia, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Halfway house
Types of Care
Residential short-term treatment (30 days or less), Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days)
Special Programs/Groups
Men

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Central Montgomery Mh/Mr Center Core E
(215) 830-8966
3941 Commerce Avenue
Willow Grove, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient

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Community Service Foundation Inc
(215) 348-8881
3949 Brownsville Road
Trevose, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Partial hospitalization/day treatment

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Discovery House
(215) 675-8882
329 East County Line Road
Hatboro, PA
Hotline
(215) 675-8882
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Methadone Maintenance
Types of Care
Outpatient
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Russian, Ukrainian

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Family Service Assoc of Bucks County
(215) 757-6916
4 Cornerstone Drive
Langhorne, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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Healthcare Options Inc
(215) 784-1120
1000 York Road
Willow Grove, PA
Hotline
(800) 547-4615
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Criminal justice clients

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Cora Services Inc
(215) 342-7660x2677
8540 Verree Road
Philadelphia, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents

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Therapeutic Center at Fox Chase
(215) 342-5000x203
8400 Pine Road
Philadelphia, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Residential long-term treatment (more than 30 days), Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Adolescents, Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders
Language Services
ASL or other assistance for hearing impaired, Spanish

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Malvern Institute
(800) 291-0600
4610 Street Road
Trevose, PA
Services Provided
Substance abuse
Types of Care
Outpatient
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders

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GPASS Safe
(215) 456-1662x14
4943 North 5th Street
Philadelphia, PA
Hotline
(267) 205-7046
Services Provided
Substance abuse , Detoxification
Types of Care
Hospital inpatient, Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Special Programs/Groups
Persons with co-occurring mental and substance abuse disorders, DUI/DWI offenders
Language Services
Chinese, Khmer, Korean, Portugese, Spanish, Vietnamese

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Drug Intervention

The Time Has Come for a Drug Intervention

When someone close to you is caught in the downward spiral of addiction, it may be very difficult for that person to recognize exactly what is happening to his or her life. People with substance abuse problems are living in denial, making promises to themselves and others that they can’t keep. When heart-to-heart talks haven’t helped, a formal drug intervention may be required.

Preparation is key to a successful drug intervention. Use the resources available on our website to find an intervention specialist. You will then gather together a group of people who care deeply about the addict. You will rehearse the intervention process at least once, making sure that everyone knows how to proceed.

 Appropriate things to say during an intervention are:

  • How you feel about what’s happening to the addict.
  • How his or her actions are affecting you.
  • A clear statement that you will not tolerate drug use any longer.
  • An explanation of the consequences for continued use.

The intervention counselor will help you identify objections the addict might make, and help you learn how to respond to them.

The Goal of a Drug Intervention Is Immediate Treatment

When confronted, the addict may make sincere promises to stop using, but this cannot be accepted as an outcome. The goal of intervention is to get the addict into treatment without delay. Therefore, you must have made preparations before beginning the intervention. The treatm...

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