Drug & alcohol rehab centers in Altoona, PA

In our directory you'll find a list of licensed and accredited treatment providers serving Altoona and the surrounding area. We organize these listings to help you compare substance use disorder treatment options by the type of care they provide, the populations they serve, and the type of payment they accept.

You should consider several criteria as you compare treatment centers. You'll find these criteria in the descriptions of these centers in our directory. Criteria include third-party accreditation, current Pennsylvania licensure, clear information about their services, medication assisted treatment, specialized population treatment tracks or financial assistance.

Consider these factors as you decide about a facility. Any sponsored placements are labeled and we don't clinically endorse any program. Verify the center's current services, availability, and insurance directly with the center you choose before enrolling.

Altoona is the largest city in Blair County, Pennsylvania. It is a historic railroad city in the Allegheny Mountains of central Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania rehab directory lists nine treatment providers in and around the city that provide a solid base of detox, inpatient, and outpatient care. You can find a broad range of addiction treatment options without driving too far for care.

Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships is the county’s Single County Authority and administers all publicly funded treatment access. They are based in Altoona and coordinate funding, assessment and referrals in collaboration with providers like UPMC Altoona and Pyramid Healthcare.

The PA Get Help Now helpline helps you find treatment throughout the state. The resource is free and the phone is answered around the clock.

Central Pennsylvania has felt the overdose crisis. However, the statewide trend has improved sharply as deaths declined roughly 29% in a single year. Having quick access to naloxone and treatment is essential as the majority of overdoses, harm and deaths are driven by fentanyl and Opioid use disorders.

The cost of your customized treatment program depends on the level of care you need to address your challenges. Other criteria also include the length of treatment, whether a program is public or private, and what your insurance covers.

Outpatient counseling is the most affordable option for treatment. Medical detox and residential care are a higher cost because they include around-the-clock supervision.

Most people pay far less than the average costs listed below once insurance, Medical Assistance, or a sliding fee scale is applied.

Pennsylvania expanded the state Medicaid program in 2015. The program is named Medical Assistance. It covers treatment for substance use disorders for qualified members.  Behavioral HealthChoices delivers this treatment often at little or no cost.

Blair Drug and Alcohol Partnerships provides county funded care when you are uninsured. Scholarships and financial assistance can also help pay for private programs to meet your needs.

Nearly all treatment centers in Altoona accept self payment and most also take private insurance and Medical Assistance. Several programs also accept TRICARE to pay for services and offer financial assistance. Below is a list of how many Altoona programs in our directory accept each payment type.

The centers listed for Altoona cover most major levels of care. These include medical detox, residential inpatient programs, partial hospitalization, outpatient clinics, dual diagnosis treatment and sober living. Listed below is how many programs in each category are available locally.

Several Altoona programs offer treatment that is tailored specifically to groups and substances. The information below provides the number of programs in each specialty.

Cost and insurance should never stop you from receiving care. Several local and statewide resources offer free or low cost support that can include 24-hour helplines to county-funded treatment and harm reduction.

Altoona is in Blair County, part of central Pennsylvania, and the statewide picture that shapes the local trend has improved sharply. Pennsylvania overdose deaths fell about 29% in a single year, one of the steepest declines in the country, even as fentanyl continues to drive most deaths. Seeing the local picture against national substance use statistics adds context.