Fairmount Behavioral Health System has 67 residential substance use disorder (SUD) beds for patients age 18 and older. We understand that individuals enter treatment at various stages of motivation and that prolonged substance use can make rational thinking more challenging. Treatment is individualized to gain insight into maladaptive behaviors and explore lifestyle changes that may help reduce the risk of rehospitalization.
The substance use disorder (SUD) program offers two levels of care. Our 21-bed detoxification unit provides a stable environment in which we medically monitor patients’ withdrawal symptoms from alcohol, benzodiazepine or opiate dependency. We have two gender-specific rehabilitation programs (26-bed men’s unit and 19-bed women’s unit) for individuals who need a supportive setting to begin the recovery process.
Patients have access to a psychiatrist for medication needs and evaluation. The program is designed to help them develop sufficient knowledge and motivation to embrace recovery. Core components are chemical dependency education, community support systems, family involvement and development of the skills needed to maintain sobriety after discharge.
If a psychiatric disorder or chemical dependency affects you or a loved one, please call 215-487-4100. We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week to perform no-cost assessments and answer questions on programs and admissions.