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Drug Rehab in Altoona

Struggling with any kind of drug addiction is a heavy burden to carry, and one which comes with numerous consequences if left unresolved. People with the very best of intentions who want to stop typically try and do so many times over with no success, and wind up just dropping deeper into a life of addiction. There are reasons why individuals cannot quit on their own, and these factors are what make drug rehab in Altoona a more effective and established method of handling drug addiction.

The positive aspects of a drug rehab in Altoona include having the support and tools at hand to resolve any complications and challenges that may come up in the course of detox and withdrawal, as well as the possibility to address the real issues that triggered drug addiction which are ordinarily not physical ones at all. For example, many persons become involved in substance abuse to mask and avoid significant problems in their lives. If one only tries to overcome the physical urges and such on one's own, they really aren't making any headway at actually resolving the psychological and emotional issues, that once resolved, will guarantee long-term sobriety.

Once a person comes to terms with the reality that they need help to resolve drug addiction, the next step is choosing the appropriate drug rehab for them. Some drug rehabilitation programs don't call for any type of inpatient stay and offer services on an outpatient basis for instance. At this type of drug rehab the person receives treatment during the day and returns home in the evening. While this kind of drug rehab may seem practical, it will not offer the appropriate treatment environment for someone who desires to step away from drug influences and other circumstances which could compromise one's sobriety. The most confirmed and effective treatment settings are those which call for an inpatient or residential stay, so that the individual can focus entirely on bettering themselves and healing from addiction, not on every day distractions and drug addiction triggers.

For example, someone or some circumstance in one's environment could be the precise cause of one's drug use. If the person returns to this just about every day while in drug rehab, all gains will be lost and most will usually relapse. There are also various lengths of stay even in inpatient and residential drug rehabilitation programs, with treatment curriculums varying from 30 days to up to a year for some. As a rule of thumb, a person who is intent on fixing addiction problems once and for all should remain in drug rehab as long as it takes. A month in treatment is barely enough time to even recuperate physically from chronic substance abuse. A considerable amount of time is needed, even months in some situations, to benefit from intensive therapy and other treatment tools to heal mentally and emotionally so that one can actually make a fresh start once treatment is finished.

The expense of drug rehab can fluctuate considerably of course, depending on the amenities supplied, length of stay, etc. While price should never be an impediment to getting life-saving treatment in drug rehab, it is a logistic that some may have concern over. After all, addiction is inclined to exhaust all resources and it can be challenging to pay for drug rehab when the time comes. Fortunately, most private drug rehab programs accept many types of private health insurance as well as Medicare and Medicaid. Some drug rehabilitation programs will even work with people to either supply payment assistance or offer a sliding fee scale based off of one's income and individual circumstances. Addicted men and women and their families will find that treatment counselors are more than ready to help present solutions and support to get the logistical and financial problems resolved so that these are not a hurdle to getting the individuals started in drug rehab.

If someone you know is addicted to drugs but will not easily accept the offer to go to drug treatment, drug interventions are a last ditch yet effective method of helping persuade them to do so. Drug treatment programs in Altoona work closely with professional drug interventionists who are trained and experienced in getting people to treatment efficiently. An intervention is a tool which can help drug addicted individuals see past the immediate need to satiate their drug behavior, and notice the gift that is being offered to them which can help them make a healthier and productive life for themselves.

If you or another person you know would like help, contact a treatment counselor at a drug rehab to get any questions answered and any support needed to get the process started right away. The sooner the particular person is in drug rehab, the faster they can be back in the game of life and winning.


Additional Information on Drug Addiction and Treatment

20 treatment listings in or near Altoona, Pennsylvania:

  • Dolminis
    Dolminis is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    2 Sellers Drive
    Altoona, PA. 16601

    If you would like to contact Dolminis, you can reach them at 814-204-0059.

    Dolminis offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Home Nursing Agency Behavioral Health
    Home Nursing Agency Behavioral Health is a Drug Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    500 East Chestnut Avenue
    Altoona, PA. 16601

    If you would like to contact Home Nursing Agency Behavioral Health, you can reach them at 814-943-0414 x3040.

    Home Nursing Agency Behavioral Health offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • UPMC Altoona
    UPMC Altoona is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    620 Howard Avenue
    Altoona, PA. 16601

    If you would like to contact UPMC Altoona, you can reach them at 814-889-2141.

    UPMC Altoona offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Pyramid Healthcare Inc
    Pyramid Healthcare Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    830 6th Avenue
    Altoona, PA. 16602

    If you would like to contact Pyramid Healthcare Inc, you can reach them at 814-944-3035 x138.

    Pyramid Healthcare Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance
  • Home Nursing Agency Community Services
    Home Nursing Agency Community Services is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    500 East Chestnut Avenue
    Altoona, PA. 16601

    If you would like to contact Home Nursing Agency Community Services, you can reach them at 814-943-0414 x3040.

    Home Nursing Agency Community Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Cove Forge Behavorial Health System
    11 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Cove Forge Behavorial Health System is an Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    202 Cove Forge Road
    Williamsburg, PA. 16693

    If you would like to contact Cove Forge Behavorial Health System, you can reach them at 800-873-2131.

    Cove Forge Behavorial Health System offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Moore Counseling Services
    11.5 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Moore Counseling Services is a Drug Abuse Rehab Program that is located at:

    1222 Pennsylvania Avenue
    Tyrone, PA. 16686

    If you would like to contact Moore Counseling Services, you can reach them at 814-684-5588.

    Moore Counseling Services offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors)
  • Mainstream Counseling
    18.9 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Mainstream Counseling is a Drug Addiction Treatment Program that is located at:

    900 Washington Street
    Huntingdon, PA. 16652

    If you would like to contact Mainstream Counseling, you can reach them at 814-643-1114.

    Mainstream Counseling offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Dui/Dwi Offenders
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • JC Blair Memorial Hospital
    19 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    JC Blair Memorial Hospital is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab that is located at:

    1225 Warm Springs Avenue
    Huntingdon, PA. 16652

    If you would like to contact JC Blair Memorial Hospital, you can reach them at 814-643-8880.

    JC Blair Memorial Hospital offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • St. Joseph Institute
    19.3 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    St. Joseph Institute is an Addiction Recovery Program that is located at:

    134 Jacobs Way
    Port Matilda, PA. 16870

    If you would like to contact St. Joseph Institute, you can reach them at 814-692-4954.

    St. Joseph Institute offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Private Health Insurance
  • Quest Services Inc
    26.1 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Quest Services Inc is a Substance Abuse Treatment Center that is located at:

    1169 Philipsburg-Bigler Highway
    Philipsburg, PA. 16866

    If you would like to contact Quest Services Inc, you can reach them at 814-342-1515.

    Quest Services Inc offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • State College Medical
    29.9 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    State College Medical is a Substance Abuse Program that is located at:

    3091 Enterprise Drive
    State College, PA. 16801

    If you would like to contact State College Medical, you can reach them at 814-235-6988.

    State College Medical offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Pregnant/Postpartum Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid
  • Peniel Drug and Alcohol Residential
    31.6 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Peniel Drug and Alcohol Residential is a Drug Rehabilitation Program that is located at:

    760 Cooper Avenue
    Johnstown, PA. 15907

    If you would like to contact Peniel Drug and Alcohol Residential, you can reach them at 814-536-2111.

    Peniel Drug and Alcohol Residential offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Psychological Clinic
    31.7 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Psychological Clinic is a Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility that is located at:

    314 Moore Building
    University Park, PA. 16802

    If you would like to contact Psychological Clinic, you can reach them at 814-865-2191.

    Psychological Clinic offers the following treatment services: Outpatient, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired, Spanish, Other Languages
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Centre Counseling Associates
    31.9 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Centre Counseling Associates is a Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program that is located at:

    103 East Beaver Avenue
    State College, PA. 16801

    If you would like to contact Centre Counseling Associates, you can reach them at 814-861-2055.

    Centre Counseling Associates offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Bedford Somerset MH MR
    32 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Bedford Somerset MH MR is a Drug Addiction Treatment Facility that is located at:

    Windber Park Place Professional Suites
    Windber, PA. 15963

    If you would like to contact Bedford Somerset MH MR, you can reach them at 814-467-4397.

    Bedford Somerset MH MR offers the following treatment services: Outpatient
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • New Directions at Cove Forge
    32.3 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    New Directions at Cove Forge is a Drug Abuse Rehab Facility that is located at:

    538 Main Street
    Johnstown, PA. 15901

    If you would like to contact New Directions at Cove Forge, you can reach them at 814-536-2071.

    New Directions at Cove Forge offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • New Visions Chemical Dependency Prog
    32.5 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    New Visions Chemical Dependency Prog is a Drug Rehab that is located at:

    320 Main Street
    Johnstown, PA. 15901

    If you would like to contact New Visions Chemical Dependency Prog, you can reach them at 814-534-1627.

    New Visions Chemical Dependency Prog offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons With Hiv/Aids, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance
  • Cove Forge Renewal Center at Johnstown
    32.5 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Cove Forge Renewal Center at Johnstown is a Drug Recovery Program that is located at:

    624 Broad Street
    Johnstown, PA. 15906

    If you would like to contact Cove Forge Renewal Center at Johnstown, you can reach them at 814-539-0836 x12.

    Cove Forge Renewal Center at Johnstown offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Halfway House, Residential Long-Term Treatment (More Than 30 Days), Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid)
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
    33 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    1086 Franklin Street
    Johnstown, PA. 15905

    If you would like to contact Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, you can reach them at 814-534-1099.

    Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)