NET Centers: NET Steps

Known for its historic influence in the American Revolution, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania also features NET Centers. Established in 1970, this nonprofit agency offers trauma-informed social and behavioral health services, including addiction and mental health care. Their Philadephia location, NET Steps, provides specialized opioid addiction treatment for adults.

With medication assisted treatment (MAT), you can access an integrated approach to reach recovery. Quitting opioids often comes with unpleasant withdrawal symptoms and cravings. You can receive FDA approved prescriptions like methadone or Suboxone to overcome these challenges and focus on recovery.

You’ll benefit from comprehensive proven interventions including intensive counseling, peer support, psychiatric services, medical service referrals, and more. They even offer free childcare to support your family as you get the help you need.

For me, their Patient Advocacy Committee (PAC) really stood out. This small group of peer advocates works together to connect you with resources and assist the rest of the cohort based on their unique needs. You can access multiple services to advance in recovery and overall wellness.

Of these services, their education and employment ones are fantastic. They understand that proper education and a solid career can positively influence your recovery journey. You’ll benefit from resume assistance, college and GED testing tutoring, credit and financial counseling, interview skills training, and much more. That way you can become financially stable and improve essential life aspects to promote long-term recovery.

I also think their Juvenile Justice Services are great. Adolescents involved in the criminal justice system can participate in several interventions and activities to get their lives on track. They provide meals, case management, educational support, group therapy and more.