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Getting Connected to Treatment

Treatment comes in different forms, from counseling you attend while living at home to programs that provide a place to stay and more intensive support. Explore the categories below to learn what each offers. When you’re ready to look for a provider, find the matching colored icon in the provider directory, filter by county if helpful, and select a location to see its services and contact information. You don’t have to know which level of care is right for you before reaching out—a provider can help you understand your options.

How To Access Treatment

We are committed to helping Dauphin County residents connect with drug and alcohol treatment services. There are multiple ways to get started, and each option will connect you with a trained staff member who will ask a few screening questions, identify needs, make referrals, and discuss possible funding assistance. Get connected in three simple ways:

Call Our Office

Contact us 24/7 at (717) 635-2254 to speak with someone right away.

Visit In Person

Stop by 3815 Tecport Drive, Harrisburg, PA 17111
Mon.–Fri., 8:00 AM–4:30 PM.

Reach Out To A Provider

Contact one of our contracted treatment providers listed below to begin the process.

Treatment Overview

Outpatient Treatment

Outpatient treatment offers one or two hours of individual or group counseling each week while you continue your daily routine. It can help you begin treatment, continue care after residential treatment, or connect with more intensive support. Counseling is also available for families affected by a loved one’s substance use.

  • Outpatient treatment offers support while you continue your daily routine
  • Counseling typically takes one or two hours per week and may include individual and group sessions
  • It can be a place to begin treatment or continue receiving support after residential care
  • An initial assessment helps determine whether outpatient treatment or a more intensive option is right for you
  • Counseling is also available for family members affected by a loved one’s substance use

Intensive Outpatient Treatment

Intensive outpatient treatment provides more support than standard outpatient care while you continue living at home. It typically includes about 10 hours of individual and group counseling each week and may help you begin treatment or continue care after residential treatment.

  • Intensive outpatient treatment provides more support while allowing you to continue living at home.
  • Counseling typically takes about 10 hours per week and includes both group and individual sessions.
  • It may be a place to begin treatment or continue receiving support after residential care.
  • An initial assessment helps determine whether this level of care is right for you.

Partial Hospitalization

Partial hospitalization is a structured treatment program that provides substantial support during the day without an overnight stay. It may be a good fit if you need more care than a typical outpatient program and have support at home.

  • Treatment is scheduled nearly every day, with 20 or more hours of care each week
  • Care includes both group and individual sessions
  • An assessment can help determine whether this level of care meets your needs

Halfway House

A halfway house is a place to live while you continue building stability and independence after treatment. It combines housing with therapy and ongoing support.

  • It may be an option if you have completed treatment and need more support before living on your own
  • It can help if you are experiencing housing or employment challenges
  • The goal is to help you strengthen the skills and connections needed for independent living

 

Residential Treatment (Rehab)

Residential treatment is a live-in program where you can focus on recovery with daily care and support. The length of your stay depends on your needs and may range from 28 to 180 days.

  • Programs serve people with different needs, including adolescents, women, and women with children
  • Some programs offer care in Spanish or support for people managing both substance use and mental health conditions
  • Programs may also be available for people involved in the criminal justice system
  • An assessment can help connect you with an appropriate program

 

Residential Withdrawal Management (Detox)

Residential withdrawal management provides a place to stay while trained staff help you manage withdrawal from alcohol or other drugs.

  • Staff monitor your symptoms and provide support as you go through withdrawal
  • The level of medical care depends on your health and the severity of your symptoms
  • An assessment helps determine the safest setting for your care

Hospital-Based Residential and Withdrawal Management

Hospital-based care provides a place to stay with medical staff available around the clock. It may be appropriate if you need help managing withdrawal along with other medical conditions.

  • Medical staff are available 24/7 to monitor your health and provide care
  • An assessment can help determine whether hospital-based care is the right setting for you

 

 

Find a Treatment Provider

Below are contracted treatment providers serving Dauphin County. These locations offer a range of drug and alcohol treatment services and can help connect individuals to care that meets their needs. 

Asterisk (*) denotes adolescent services offered

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