The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard

About The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard – Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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.

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Our Team

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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