Alternative Counseling Associates

Overview
Alternative Counseling Associates is an accredited substance abuse treatment center that provides inpatient treatment for men between 18 and 65+ years of age. As part of their special programs, Alternative Counseling Associates treats clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, criminal justice (other than dui/dwi)/forensic clients, and clients who have experienced trauma. To help patients achieve sobriety, Alternative Counseling Associates provides intake assessments. Afterward, patients receive cognitive behavioral therapy, substance use disorder counseling, and smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling during treatment. Alternative Counseling Associates is located in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, providing treatment for people in Montgomery County, accepting cash or self-payment and medicaid.
Alternative Counseling Associates at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
Assessments
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
Age Groups
- Seniors or older adults
- Young adults
- Adults
- Seniors
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
Accreditations
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP):
Accreditation by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) for Opioid Treatment Programs (OTPs) signifies that a program has met strict standards for providing high-quality care to individuals with opioid use disorders. It assures patients, families, and communities that the OTP follows evidence-based practices, employs qualified staff and maintains a safe and effective treatment environment. This accreditation reflects the program's commitment to addressing the opioid epidemic and promoting recovery.
State department of health:

Government agencies issue State Licenses, granting rehabilitation organizations permission to operate their businesses legally within specific geographic regions. The licenses needed for legal operation are typically determined by the type of rehabilitation program offered by a facility and its physical location.
Treatment At Alternative Counseling Associates
Treatment Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
Care Levels
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Long-term residential
- Halfway house
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
Ancillary Services
Additional Services
- Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
- Discharge Planning
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Special Programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients who have experienced trauma
Contact Information
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