North Philadelphia Health Systems
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 801 West Girard Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19122
- Levels of care
- Inpatient HospitalInpatient ResidentialDetoxTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- SpanishSign language
- Accreditation
Detox and medication
Detox
- Offered: Opioids
- Offered: Alcohol
- Offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not 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 North Philadelphia Health Systems
What programs does North Philadelphia Health Systems offer?
They are set up for 4 levels: inpatient hospital, inpatient residential, detox and telemedicine. Of the 8 centers within 14 miles of Philadelphia, 4 offer a bed.
What does North Philadelphia Health Systems detox from?
They handle detox for alcohol, benzodiazepines and opioids. Ask how many days theirs lasts, because that varies more between places than people expect and Philadelphia has 8 other centers to compare.
Is there anything in Philadelphia besides paid treatment?
Alongside this, Philadelphia has 198 NA meetings and 13 free AA meetings.
Does North Philadelphia Health Systems prescribe buprenorphine or methadone?
They prescribe buprenorphine and naltrexone, which means the medication side is handled here rather than referred out to somewhere else in Philadelphia.
Does North Philadelphia Health Systems treat people in Spanish?
Yes, they treat people in Spanish. Whether that means a counselor who speaks it or an interpreter is worth asking, and Philadelphia has 8 other centers to ask the same of.
Do I have to tell them it is court ordered?
Court ordered treatment is routine, and programs that take it are used to the paperwork. Where child welfare is involved, the reporting is usually wider and the timelines are tighter. Check whether the program is approved for your specific order before enrolling in it.
Can I bring my own medication?
Most medication carries on. Anything that interacts with treatment gets looked at by a prescriber first. Interactions are the reason the list is asked for, particularly with anything sedating. Ask who writes your prescriptions after discharge, because a gap at that point is a common problem.
How soon could someone start?
It varies from same day to a month, and the only way to know is to ask on the day you are ready. The gap between deciding and starting is where most people fall away, so a shorter wait has value of its own. Keep the phone on. Beds are offered at short notice and go quickly.