The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard

About The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard – Philadelphia

Formerly part of St. Joseph’s Hospital and previously known as North Philadelphia Health Systems, The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard is located at 801 West Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

The center offers several treatment programs for clients with substance use (SUD) and co-occurring mental health disorders. Through their treatment programs, the center has significantly reduced the number of unhoused men in the city.

The center has inpatient and outpatient drug, alcohol, and psychiatric treatment programs. They accept Community Behavioral Health (CBH), Medical Assistance of Pennsylvania (MA), and Behavioral Health Special Initiative (BHSI), which is a drug and alcohol service plan for uninsured residents of Philadelphia.

Long known as the City of Brotherly Love, Philadelphia is rich in history. Independence Hall, where the Declaration of Independence was signed, is less than two miles from this clinic.

The clinic has several inpatient programs, including a unit for medically managed withdrawal and medication assisted treatment (MAT) induction. After detox, clients can move into one of the other programs.

The Miracles in Progress Program is for homeless men who have been on the streets or in Philadelphia’s homeless shelters for a minimum of five years. The program focuses on clients with substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Clients help identify issues that will help them achieve and maintain long term sobriety.

Additionally, there is a residential treatment program for all adults with SUD and mental health issues. The program focuses on reintegration into the community. An important part of the program is participation in community leisure and recreation activities.

A unique program offered here is the SUD and wound care program. This program provides 24/7 individualized services for clients on MAT who need wound care.

Clients detox with MAT and receive individual, group, and family therapy. Peer support services are also available.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

24-Hour Clinical Care

24 hour clinical care provides close medical supervision for individuals in the early stages of recovery. Medical professionals monitor individuals around the clock for complications and provide immediate intervention when needed.

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.

Intensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

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.

Outpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

Treatments

Alcoholism Drug Addiction Dual Diagnosis Opioid Addiction Substance Abuse

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.

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

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

About The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard – Philadelphia

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