The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard

About The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard – Philadelphia

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard, formerly the Girard Medical Center, offers drug and alcohol rehab services in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The center features inpatient treatment and intensive outpatient programs, medication assisted treatment, and aftercare for young adults and adults. Specialized programs are available for homeless/indigent persons. Services are available in English, Dutch, Filipino, French, German, Italian, Russian, and Spanish.

Medically monitored withdrawal is provided for those with substance abuse issues surrounding alcohol, opiates, and benzodiazepines. Once detox has been successfully achieved, individuals are provided medication assisted treatment with drugs like Suboxone, Vivitrol, and methadone to help with recovery.

Those with co-occurring substance abuse disorders can enroll in the long term intensive residential treatment program. In this program, patients are evaluated by master’s level clinicians and 24/7 nursing staff who help clients turn away from addiction and toward recovery. Recreational activities, community reintegration, life skills development, and crisis management plans are part of this program. Holistic programs also include yoga, music and art therapy, and meditation.

The intensive outpatient program provides different forms of therapy at varying time slots. Individuals can also expect specialized services to aid them in recovering from drug and alcohol addiction. Medication assisted treatment is also available in the outpatient program.

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard offers continual care and support for alumni. Referrals may be available for outside facilities.

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is accredited by The Joint Commission.

The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard offers self pay and financing options. The center may be in network with providers such as Aetna, Beacon, BlueCross/BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Optum, and Wellpoint. Please check with your provider for coverage and out of network benefits information.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

12-Step

12 step programs such as Alcoholics or Narcotics Anonymous are support group style programs for individuals who are experiencing alcohol or substance use disorder. At Evoke they use a holistic model of addiction care that includes using 12 step programs. These programs are an integral part of most relapse prevention plans and provide continued support and accountability that support sobriety.

Inpatient

Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.

Medically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

Treatments

Dual Diagnosis Mental Health

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

LGBTQ Program

Recovery is most successful when clients feel accepted and validated by their peers and treatment providers. Facilities that offer LGBTQ-inclusive programming are committed to creating a safe space where everyone can grow and recover without fear of judgment or discrimination. They will have dedicated policies in place to create a safe and supportive environment that fosters free expression.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Staff

Gerri H. Walker

President, CEO

Sharita Barnett

VP of Human Resources

Xavier Bancroft, MHSA, MBA

VP of Operations

Wanda Nolasco, MSN, MBA, RN

VP of Patient Services

Renee Jones

Director of Nursing (DON)

Ronald Pope

Director of Residential Services

Dr. Ilia Nikhinson, M.D

Chair of Dept of Behavioral Medicine

Marlene Douglas-Walsh

Vice President of Behavioral Services

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