Kensington Hospital
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 136 West Diamond Street, Philadelphia, PA 19122
- Levels of care
- Inpatient HospitalOutpatientInpatient ResidentialDetox
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Spanish
- Accreditation



Detox and medication
Detox
- Offered: Opioids
- Offered: Alcohol
- Offered: Benzodiazepines
- Offered: Methamphetamines
- Offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Special programs
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Philadelphia
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about Kensington Hospital
Is Kensington Hospital inpatient or outpatient?
They offer inpatient hospital, outpatient, inpatient residential and detox. The practical difference is whether you sleep at home or at the center, and are 8 other centers inside 14 miles if neither suits.
Does Kensington Hospital offer a detox?
They detox from alcohol, benzodiazepines, cocaine, methamphetamines and opioids. Coming off alcohol without medical supervision can be dangerous, which is why it matters that this is one of 1 places near Philadelphia that do it.
Is there a pregnancy program at Kensington Hospital?
Yes. They offer a program for pregnant and postpartum clients, which is one of 12 named programs here.
What is there in Philadelphia that costs nothing?
Philadelphia has 4 AA groups, which is a different thing from treatment and a useful one next to it.
Is treatment available in Spanish at Kensington Hospital?
Yes. They treat people in Spanish. Confirm it for the first appointment specifically, because in Philadelphia that can depend on who is rostered that day.
What will I actually pay?
There is no single figure, and anyone who quotes one before asking you anything is guessing. Public and nonprofit programs often charge on a sliding scale, and some places are free to people who qualify on income. Get the figure in writing if you can, and ask what happens if you need longer than the program length.
How long will I be away?
There is no fixed length. What is on offer tends to be a 30, 60 or 90 day program. The stretch after the main program usually runs far longer than the program did, and it is the part people underestimate. Ask what the longest and the shortest version of this program looks like.
What does insurance actually cover?
Addiction treatment sits alongside other medical benefits on most plans, so some coverage is the normal case. Network status changes without notice, so a center on last year's list is not necessarily on this year's. Ask the center to put the benefits check in writing before an admission date is set.