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Huntington Creek Recovery Center

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Overview

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Set on 40 wooded acres with hiking trails and plenty of outdoor space, Huntington Creek Recovery Center offers trauma-informed inpatient care for adults and teenagers with substance use disorder and co-occurring mental health conditions. The center emphasizes therapeutic, nature-based activities such as equine therapy, ropes courses, team sports, and active group outings. Programs integrate 12-step principles and holistic practices such as acupuncture.

Address

890 Bethel Hill Road
Shickshinny, PA 18655

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Ages Served

  • Youth (Ages 12-17)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • English

Treatment

  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adolescents
  • Adult men
  • Adult women
  • Past trauma

Distinct Treatment Programs for Adults and Teens

The center offers separate recovery tracks for adults and adolescents, each designed with specific emotional and developmental needs in mind. Staff are trained in trauma-informed approaches and mental health care, which is especially valuable for individuals with co-occurring disorders. LGBTQIA+ clients are welcomed and supported with inclusive practices and staff training, including all-gender bathrooms.

Nature-Based Healing and Outdoor Activities

The peaceful forest environment and expansive outdoor spaces surrounding the center serve as a key component of treatment. The setting is integrated into therapy through ropes courses, outdoor group challenges, and hiking. This nature-based approach helps clients reconnect with themselves and others in a way that many find calming, grounding, and deeply restorative, especially clients who have felt overwhelmed in clinical or city-based treatment settings.

Unique Blend of Experiential and Creative Therapies

Care plans include hands-on, creative therapies that engage both body and mind. Equine therapy helps clients build trust and emotional awareness through guided interactions with horses. Art therapy offers a structured outlet for self-expression, while music activities like piano and guitar encourage emotional release and nonverbal connection. Yoga supports physical grounding and helps clients reduce stress. Clients also have access to a biofeedback bed, which uses sound, vibration, and guided meditation to promote deep relaxation.

Integrated 12-Step Philosophy

The center incorporates 12-step principles into its care plans, offering structured guidance through recovery milestones. Clients participate in 12-step groups that explore concepts like powerlessness, accountability, and spiritual growth. These sessions are led by trained staff and often paired with trauma-informed therapies to deepen personal insight. The program encourages peer support, including on-site meetings and step work, while also allowing space for clients to work these principles at their own pace.

Client Reviews

Client reviews frequently mention the compassion and relatability of staff, many of whom are in recovery themselves. Individuals are noted for their consistent presence and empathy. While many describe the environment as a healing retreat, some critical reviews cite concerns around supervision and structure. As with any facility, prospective clients should ask detailed questions during intake.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Coventry
  • First Health
  • Magellan
  • PerformCare
  • UPMC
  • United Medical Resources (UMR)
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicaid
  • TRICARE

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$$ - Moderate Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Residential detoxification
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Acupuncture therapy
  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Mental health assessment
  • Mental health screening
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Basketball court
  • Fitness center
  • Access to nature
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Gardens
  • Healthy meals
  • Meditation rooms
  • Outdoor relaxation lounge
  • Relaxation lounge
  • Walking paths

Room Amenities

  • Air conditioned rooms
  • Bathroom essentials
  • Housekeeping
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Outdoor space
  • Shared bathroom
  • Shared room options

Activities

  • AA/NA Meetings
  • Art therapy
  • Games
  • Movies
  • Music therapy
  • Yoga
  • Fitness activities
  • Hiking
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services
  • Wilderness therapy

Settings

  • Country

Policies

  • Allows internet access
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • Vaping allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities

CARF reviews rehab programs to make sure they provide respectful, effective, and personalized care. For addiction treatment, CARF uses standards developed with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), so this accreditation shows the program follows trusted, evidence-based guidelines for treating substance use.

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SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program

This is a federal certification for programs that offer medication like methadone or buprenorphine to treat opioid addiction. It means the center is legally approved to provide this care, follows strict safety rules, and combines medication with counseling to support long-term recovery.

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Reviews and Ratings

(71)
  • Staff are in recovery themselves and provide excellent care.
  • Food is delicious and surpasses expectations.
  • Supportive environment with caring and compassionate staff.
Huntington Creek Recovery Center
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