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Ponessa Behavioral Health

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At a Glance

MAT Available

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Overview

Ponessa Behavioral Health in Harrisburg offers a comprehensive outpatient treatment program tailored to individual needs. Utilizing evidence-based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and trauma-focused counseling, the facility focuses on relapse prevention and motivational interviewing. They provide essential support services including mental health care, case management, and peer mentoring. Unique offerings like telemedicine and housing assistance enhance accessibility and recovery support. With services ranging from group therapy to HIV/AIDS education, Ponessa ensures a holistic approach to rehabilitation.

  • Location:

    900 North 6th Street , Harrisburg, PA 17102 Directions

  • Ages Served: Youth (Ages 12-17)
  • Treatment Setting: Outpatient, Telemedicine
  • Medication-assisted Treatment: Naltrexone
  • Detox For: None listed
  • Available Services: Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
  • Special Programs: Service members, Adult men, Adult women, Court referrals, LGBTQ, Military families, Past domestic violence, Past sexual abuse, Past trauma, Mental health disorders, HIV/AIDS, Pregnant/postpartum, Veterans, Pain management
  • Languages Served: Spanish, Sign language, English

Treatment Type

  • Outpatient
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Trauma-focused counseling
  • Telemedicine
  • Substance use counseling
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Brief intervention

Additional Support and Services

  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training
  • Case management support

Recovery assistance services

  • Peer mentoring and support
  • Housing assistance
  • Personal recovery coach

Counseling and Education

  • Group therapy
  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Substance use education
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Hepatitis education and support

Transition Support

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

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Mental health screening
  • Substance use evaluation
  • Substance use assessment
  • Mental health assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Community outreach and support
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Tuberculosis screening

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Medication for mental disorders

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Policies

  • No smoking allowed
  • No vaping allowed

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

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

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

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