Chemical dependency affects one in every three American families. At CHOICES, we understand that dependency is a medically diagnosable primary disease that is chronic, progressive and potentially fatal. For that reason, the substance abuse treatment programs at CHOICES have been designed specifically to provide the foundation for a life of recovery in a pleasant, supportive atmosphere.

CHOICES offers a full spectrum of professional addiction treatment services to meet the needs of everyone – from adolescents to seniors.

What’s more, CHOICES employs a team approach to treatment, relying on the compassion and experience of talented experts such as a Board-Certified Physician, Registered Nurses, LPNs, Therapists, Certified Addiction Counselors and support staff. Through the comprehensive programs, we endeavor to provide for the physical, mental and spiritual needs of each individual throughout the treatment process.

Just look at our comprehensive range of services:

• Inpatient substance abuse treatment program for adults
• Inpatient dual diagnosis program
• Outpatient services for adults and adolescents
• Intensive outpatient services for adolescents based in area schools
• Partial hospitalization program for adults
• Medical-based and sub-acute detoxification programs
• CHOICES Recovery Program
• Family education and therapy
• Relapse counseling program
• Treatment for the acutely ill chemically dependent, including addicted pregnant women
• Employee Assistance Programs (EAPs)

Along with rehabilitation services, detoxification, partial hospitalization and outpatient services, CHOICES also offers family treatment, an after care program from our alumni and presentations on drugs and alcohol to our community.

We are JCAHO accredited and are licensed by the Drug and Alcohol Division of the Department of Health.

Reaching for a new beginning.
Many people who require substance abuse treatment find it difficult to admit the need for professional help. Consequently, the drug or alcohol abuser often decides to seek treatment only after family members, friends, school counselors or colleagues intervene.

Whether the decision is based on personal motivation or involves the guidance, support or encouragement of others, seeking professional help to end an addiction is the beginning of treatment for the drug or alcohol abuser.

To help motivate the client and his or her support persons to seek treatment, CHOICES offers a number of important services, including:

• Free initial consultation
• Family education
• Introduction to 12-step philosophy
• After-care and family counseling

It’s true that the possibility of recovery for substance abusers is greatly enhanced when family members and friends take an active, supportive role in the recovery process. Abusers often draw a real sense of strength knowing that the people they care about the most are standing beside them through a difficult process. The support of family and friends can make all the difference.

Our family program is offered at no cost to those who play a significant role in the substance abuser’s life.

Community Outreach
If you ask 10 different people for their opinion about substance abuse, you’ll most probably hear 10 very different answers. That’s because too often people hold many misconceptions about substance abuse.

CHOICES offers a variety of programs designed to educate the public about chemical dependency and its effects on the individual, family and community. Members of CHOICES’ professional staff are available for speaker engagements to local businesses, schools, and community and professional organizations.

Accreditation
All CHOICES programs are licensed by the Office of Drug and Alcohol Programs, Department of Health, the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and accredited by the Joint Commission on the Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO).

CHOICES is an approved provider for most insurance companies and managed care organizations, including First Priority Health, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, HealthAmerica, United Behavioral Health, Aetna PPO and Health Assurance. We are Medical Assistance and Act 152 approved. If your health care provider is not listed above, please contact CHOICES to see if your company has recently added us to their network of providers.