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Ponessa Behavioral Health

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900 North 6th Street, Harrisburg, PA, Pennsylvania 17102
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Ponessa Behavioral Health: Comprehensive Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Services

Located in Harrisburg, PA, Ponessa Behavioral Health is a dedicated provider committed to guiding individuals, families, and children toward safety, well-being, and permanency. The organization is focused on enhancing the lives of those they serve, offering specialized programs designed to help people return to a fulfilling life. Among their core offerings is a comprehensive Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Outpatient Services program, which operates with a mission to deliver personalized and accessible treatment options.

Individualized Treatment and Care

Ponessa Behavioral Health emphasizes an individualized approach, recognizing that successful recovery requires a treatment plan tailored to the unique needs and desires of each person. The clinical team works collaboratively with clients to design a path forward. As a designated Center of Excellence (COE), Ponessa is committed to ensuring individuals remain in care, particularly those struggling with an opioid use disorder. This COE status signifies a high level of support, education, and assistance provided to both the individual and their family throughout the recovery process.

Comprehensive services begin with confidential assessments completed by a mobile Clinical Care Coordinator. This process helps develop an individual recovery plan and determines the appropriate level of care. Following the assessment, the clinical care management team coordinates referrals to necessary community services, ensuring holistic support beyond the clinic walls.

Outpatient Services Overview

The Substance Use Disorder Outpatient Clinic provides a wide array of services, offering flexibility and different modalities to meet various treatment requirements. Their programs are evidence-based, focusing on practical skills and therapeutic interventions to promote long-term sobriety and mental health stability.

Key services available at the outpatient clinic include:

  • Intake Assessments
  • Individual, Family, and Couples Therapy
  • Outpatient specialty groups that vary in type, frequency, and duration
  • Co-Occurring Outpatient Services and Groups
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)

The provision of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is coordinated closely with Ponessa Behavioral Health’s Medical Department, offering a crucial resource for those requiring pharmaceutical support during their recovery journey. Furthermore, the clinic offers co-occurring services, addressing both substance use and mental health conditions simultaneously, which is vital for effective and sustained recovery.

For individuals seeking specialized care for substance use disorders, Ponessa Behavioral Health serves as a reliable partner in the Harrisburg community, dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate guidance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

What is a Center of Excellence (COE)?

A Center of Excellence designation means Ponessa Behavioral Health is recognized for its commitment to keeping people in care, specifically providing enhanced support, education, and assistance to individuals and families dealing with opioid use disorder.

What types of therapy are offered?

The clinic offers various therapy modalities, including individual therapy, family therapy, and couples therapy, alongside specialty outpatient groups.

Does Ponessa offer help for both substance use and mental health issues?

Yes, Ponessa provides Co-Occurring Outpatient Services and Groups, designed to treat both substance use disorders and underlying mental health conditions simultaneously.

Opening Hours
Monday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Tuesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Wednesday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Thursday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Friday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Sunday
6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Type of Care
Substance use treatment
Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Service Setting
Residential/24-hour residential
Long-term residential
Age Groups Accepted
Children/Adolescents
Gender Accepted
Female
Male
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
Medicaid
Private health insurance
Cash or self-payment
State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Type of Opioid Treatment
Prescribes naltrexone
Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Naltrexone used in Treatment
External Opioid Medications Source
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Pharmacotherapies
Naltrexone (oral)
Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
Medication for mental disorders
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment
Comprehensive substance use assessment
Interim services for clients
Outreach to persons in the community
Screening for tobacco use
Screening for substance use
Screening for mental disorders
Treatment Approaches
Brief intervention
Cognitive behavioral therapy
Motivational interviewing
Relapse prevention
Substance use disorder counseling
Trauma-related counseling
Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Recovery Support Services
Housing services
Assistance with obtaining social services
Recovery coach
Mentoring/peer support
Facility Operation
Private for-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State substance use treatment agency
State mental health department
Testing
Drug or alcohol urine screening
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care
Discharge Planning
Naloxone and overdose education
Outcome follow-up after discharge
Other Services
Treatment for gambling disorder
Treatment for other addiction disorder
Education and Counseling Services
Substance use disorder education
Individual counseling
Group counseling
Family counseling
Marital/couples counseling
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Language Services
Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
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