Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Introduction to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Granted a charter in 1701, Philadelphia, also known as "the City of Brotherly Love", is the fifth largest city in the United States with a population of just over 1.5 million people. According to the 2000 census, the population of the greater Philadelphia metropolitan area is almost 6.2 million people.

Philadelphia is located in the mid-Atlantic region of the eastern United States, on the Delaware River and the border with New Jersey. It is approximately two hours south of New York City, and two hours north of Baltimore, Maryland.

Philadelphia is ranked as the 22nd "Most Fun U.S City" in a survey conducted in 2003 by Cranium Inc. Factors taken into account in the ranking include: the number of sports teams, restaurants, dance performances, toy stores, the amount of a city's budget that is spent on recreation, and other factors.

Philadelphia is known as a city of neighborhoods. Philadelphia neighborhoods number over 100, including: South Philadelphia, home to the Italian Market; Germantown; and more.

Philadelphia History

The first Europeans to settle in the area that is now Philadelphia were mainly Swedes. English influence began in 1681 with the granting of the Charter of Pennsylvania by Charles II. William Penn, a Quaker, first landed in 1682 in New Castle, Delaware. He is credited with the founding and planning of Philadelphia. William Penn granted a charter to the City of Philadelphia in 1701. In 1854 Philadelphia was expanded to encompass all of the land of Philadelphia County.

Philadelphia is rich in colonial history and the history of the American Revolution. Some notable dates and events in Philadelphia's history include:

  • In 1698, the first public school in the American Colonies was established in Philadelphia.
  • The first American-made printing press in 1718.
  • Benjamin Franklin first arrived in Philadelphia in 1723.
  • In 1773, the Provincial Congress met at Carpenters' Hall.
  • In 1775, the Continental Congress in session at Philadelphia elected Benjamin Franklin the first Postmaster General of the United Colonies.
  • On July 4th, 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted; and on July 8th the Declaration of Independence was read to the people from the Observatory, State House Yard.
  • 1777 saw a lot of Revolutionary war action. The British entered Philadelphia in September. The Battle of Germantown happened on October 15, and the Battle of Red Bank happened on October 22. Mud Fort was evacuated and taken by the British in November.
  • In 1778, the British evacuated Philadelphia.
  • On January 14, 1784, the definitive treaty of peace with England was ratified by Congress.
  • In 1786, the first steam vessel navigated the Delaware River, in Philadelphia.
  • In 1789, the first election of a President of the United States was held.
  • In 1790, the Law School of the University of Pennsylvania, the oldest law school in America, was founded.
  • In 1792, an Act passed establishing the United States Mint in Philadelphia.
  • The first private residence in the United States lighted by gas was in Philadelphia in 1816.
  • In 1876, the first World's Fair in United States was held in Philadelphia to celebrate the Centennial anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.

Notable attractions of historic interest include:

  • The Betsy Ross House - house where America's first flag maker rented rooms.
  • The Liberty Bell Center - features exhibits that examine the Liberty Bell.
  • Independence Hall - building most closely associated with the winning of American independence.
  • Lights of Liberty - sound and light show that guides individuals through events in the American Revolution.
  • The National Constitution Center - tells the story of the U.S. Constitution through interactive, multi-media exhibits, and artifacts.
  • The Old City District (OCD) - Independence Hall, Independence Visitor's Center, the National Constitution Center, and the Liberty Bell Center are but a few of the numerous historical attractions in the Old City District.
  • Valley Forge National Park - commemorates the collective sacrifices and dedication of the Revolutionary War generation.

Philadelphia Arts and Culture

Philadelphia is a vibrant and rich center for arts and culture. Philadelphia offers museums, the performing arts, and more. Some of Philadelphia's more notable museums include:

  • The Franklin Institute Science Museum
  • The Independence Seaport Museum
  • The Institute of Contemporary Art
  • The James A. Michener Art Museum
  • The Mummers Museum
  • The National Liberty Museum
  • The National Museum of American Jewish History
  • The Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts (the oldest art museum in the U.S.)
  • The Philadelphia Athletics Museum and Library
  • The Philadelphia Museum of Art
  • The Philadelphia Insectarium
  • The Polish American Cultural Center Museum
  • The University of Pennsylvania Museum of Archaeology and Anthropology
  • The United States Mint

For patrons of the performing arts, Philadelphia's notable attractions include:

Philadelphia is also home to numerous events and festivals, including: the Independence Day Ceremony/Philadelphia Liberty Medal Presentation, Sunoco Welcome America!, which is one of the nation's largest outdoor festivals focusing on July 4th; the Philadelphia Marathon and Rothman Institute 8 K Race; the Philadelphia Holiday Festival and City Hall Tree Lighting; and more.

Philadelphia Sports and Leisure

Philadelphia has plenty to offer to fill every sports fan's appetite. Philadelphia and the surrounding area is home to the following major sports teams:

  • Baseball - The Major League Baseball (MLB) Philadelphia Phillies. For individuals who like Minor League Baseball action, the Reading Phillies play an hour and a quarter west of Philadelphia in Reading, Pennsylvania. They are a Double A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies.
  • Basketball - The National Basketball Association (NBA) Philadelphia 76ers.
  • Football - The National Football League (NFL) Philadelphia Eagles, and the Arena Football League (AFL) Philadelphia Soul.
  • Hockey - The American Hockey League Philadelphia Phantoms, and the National Hockey League Philadelphia Flyers.
  • Lacrosse - The National Lacrosse League (NLL) Philadelphia Wings

Philadelphia is also home to Fairmount Park, the world’s largest municipal park. Within easy reach of Center City are opportunities for everything from hiking, biking, blading, boating, and more. Two major National Historic Parks, the Valley Forge National Historical Park, and the Washington Crossing Historic Park are also easily accessible from Philadelphia.

Philadelphia "Must See" Attractions

Philadelphia has attractions too numerous to do justice in a simple list. Some of Philadelphia's more notable and unique attractions include:

  • The Battleship New Jersey, now a floating museum on the Delaware River, along the Camden Waterfront across from Center City Philadelphia
  • The Edgar Allan Poe National Historic Site
  • The Philadelphia Flower Show, the largest indoor flower show in the world
  • The Philadelphia Zoo, America's first zoo
  • Old City District and all of its historical attractions including Independence Hall, Independence Visitor's Center, the National Constitution Center, the Liberty Bell Center, and more

Philadelphia at Night

Long famous as the home of the Philly cheese steak and hoagies, Philadelphia is also home to numerous eating establishments that span the spectrum of culinary/cultural traditions. Good sources for up-to-the-minute information on Philadelphia's many fine eating destinations can be found in the monthly magazine Philadelphia, as well as the the City Paper and Philadelphia Weekly, both of which are free weekly papers.

The center for evening arts activities in Philadelphia is the Avenue of the Arts cultural district on North and South Broad Street. This area is home to arts facilities such as the Academy of Music, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, the Merriam Theater, the Prince Music Theater, and the Wilma Theater.

For individuals looking for the Philadelphia club and bar scene, good destinations include the Delaware River waterfront, the clubs and bars of the Old City District, and South Street between Front and 9th streets, to name a few of the many destinations for evening fun.

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Nearby Cities and Towns

LocationPop.Median Family
Income (2000)
Philadelphia1,517,550$37,036
Collingdale8,664$47,288
Darby10,299$36,065
Lansdowne11,044$60,305
Narberth4,233$79,545
Sharon Hill5,468$48,146
Yeadon11,762$55,169

High Points

Philadelphia strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Pennsylvania):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. State)
Top 1%Philadelphia Racial Diversity
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 5%Philadelphia Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Philadelphia Walking and Biking to Work
Affordability of Property Taxes
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Philadelphia Affordability of Property Taxes


The listings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and surrounding areas provide the following services:

(27) Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services
(59) Outpatient
(29) Clients With Legal Issues
(14) Methadone Maintenance
(18) Persons with HIV/AIDS
(38) Females
(31) Males
(28) Spanish Speaking
(12) Hospital Inpatient
(43) Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders
(12) Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum
(16) Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders
(10) Teens and Adolescents
(12) Drug/Alcohol Detoxification
(8) Seniors/Older Adults
(10) Gay and Lesbian
(23) Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
(12) Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
(2) Mental Health Services
(6) Residential Beds for Children
(2) Halfway House
(7) Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment
(14) American Sign Language
(6) Methadone Detoxification
(1) General Health Services



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Do you live in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and have an addiction to drugs or alcohol? Is someone you know or care about battling drug or alcohol addiction and needs help? Drug and alcohol addiction exists everywhere in society today, and when an individual is caught up in addiction it can seem that there is no way out. There is in fact a way out, and it can be found at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Philadelphia.

A Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Rehab Program in Philadelphia treats drug addiction and alcoholism by teaching the individual how to overcome problems in life with real solutions, and that drugs and alcohol are not the answer. This can empower the individual, and put them in a position to start winning and achieving their goals. The end result of treatment at an Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Program in Philadelphia would be the individual being able to work their way through life and its obstacles, without the need or desire to use drugs or alcohol.

Due to the varying needs of individuals seeking treatment, there are a number of treatment programs available in Philadelphia to care for someone addicted to drugs and/or alcohol. There are Short-term Drug and Alcohol Rehab Centers, Inpatient Drug Rehabilitation Facilities, Long-term Drug Rehabilitation Programs, Outpatient Addiction Recovery Programs, support group meetings, drug counseling, halfway houses and sober living.

Treatment at a Drug Rehab or Alcohol Treatment Center in Philadelphia will hone in on the two main causes of addiction, physical and psychological. Over time, the individual's brain adapts to the use of a psychoactive substance, lessening the effect of the drug. Physical tolerance develops as a result. The person ends up having to take more and more drugs or alcohol to try and get back to that first initial high that got them hooked.

Upon commencing treatment, an individual will address the physical aspect of addiction by taking part in a detoxification program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which will get him through the uncomfortable withdrawal symptoms that are caused by abrupt cessation of a substance. Withdrawal symptoms can typically last for days, weeks or months depending on the type of substance you're dealing with. Heroin withdrawal for example may take quite some time to get through, and is particularly painful. Detoxification along with psychological counseling will get the individual in the right frame of mind to start addressing the psychological issues that are involved with the addiction to drugs or alcohol. This method greatly increases the individual's chances of a successful recovery and prevents relapse.

An Alcohol Treatment or Drug Rehab Facility in Philadelphia, PA. offers a sane environment that is conducive to a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. The individual will be taught how to properly handle life situations and control their own behavior in response to their environment. When the individual returns home following treatment, he will do so with a new mindset on how to engage with friends, family etc. The influences which may have triggered addiction in the individual will not have the same power over him. As part of treatment the individual will have addressed these psychological stressors as a priority and they will no longer have an effect on him.

Studies have shown that an individual who is addicted to drugs and alcohol shows changes in their brain, specifically the way it functions and responds to situations. This is an important reason that professional help at an Alcohol Rehabilitation or Drug Treatment Program in Philadelphia, PA. is the best option to try and beat addiction.

Someone who is caught up in the destructive cycle of addiction is up against a lot, the odds may seem against him. But they aren't if he pursues treatment at an Alcohol Rehab or Drug Rehabilitation Facility in Philadelphia, PA. Treatment exists so that the addict is given the best chance at a successful recovery from drug and alcohol addiction. There is hope for you or someone you care about. Addiction has a cure, and treatment at a Drug Rehabilitation or Alcohol Treatment Facility in Philadelphia is that cure. Don't wait another minute to get the help you deserve.

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There are a total of 78 listings in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania:

A and O Recovery Services Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Achievement Through Counseling and Trt Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Addiction Medicine and Health Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Belmont Center for Comp Treatment Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Caring Together Addictions Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Caring Together Addictions and Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Casa de ConseJeria Drug and Alcohol Co Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Community Council for Mental Health Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Congreso de Latinos Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Consortium Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Cora Services Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Delaware Valley Rehab and Detox Center Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Dorothea Leicher Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Dr Warren E Smith Health Centers Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Eagleville Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Fairmont Behavioral Health Systems Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Outpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Fairmount Behavioral Health System Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mental Health Services, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family Center of Thomas Jefferson Univ Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Family House Now Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Family in Recovery Program Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Recovery Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Frankford Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Gaudenzia DRC Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Halfway House, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Gaudenzia Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Gaudenzia Inc Winner Co-occurring Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Genesis II Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Girard Medical Center Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
GPASS Safe Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
GPHA AL Assist Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Horizon House Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Horizon House Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Horizon House Therapeutic Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Hospitality House Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Intercommunity Action Inc (INTERAC) Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicare
Intercultural Family Services Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Interim House Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Residential Beds for Children, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Jef Ken Methadone Maintenance Program Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Jefferson Intensive Outpatient Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Jefferson Intensive Outpatient Program Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab
Services Offered: Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
John F Kennedy Drug Treatment Clinic Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
John F Kennedy MH MR Center Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Kensington Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Kirkbride Center Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Mercy Hospital of Philadelphia Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, General Health Services, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Minsec at Erie Outpatient Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Treatment Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
My Sisters Place Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Residential Beds for Children, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
New Journeys In Recovery Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
North Philadelphia Health System Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Seniors/Older Adults
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
North Philadelphia Health Systems Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Methadone Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Northeast Community Center for MH MR Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Northeast Treatment Centers Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid
Northwestern Human Services Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Open Door Counseling at Mazzoni Center Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Rehab Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
PA Veterans Affairs Med Ctr (PVAMC) Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Rehab
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Methadone Maintenance, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults
Parkside Recovery Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)
People Acting To Help Inc (PATH) Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Recovery Center
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mental Health Services, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Philadelphia Teen Challenge Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Philadelphia VA Medical Center Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Presbyterian Medical Center Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Gay and Lesbian, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Re Enter Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Facility
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Re-Enter Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Rehab After Work Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Treatment Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
RHD Nova III Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Medicaid, Medicare
Riverside Care at Universal Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Riverside Care Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance, Military insurance (e.g., VA,TRICARE)
Saint Joseph Hospital Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Methadone Detoxification, Drug/Alcohol Detoxification, Hospital Inpatient, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Males, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Self Help Movement Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Facility
Services Offered: Halfway House, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment, Short term Residential Care 30 Days or Less
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Self Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
Shalom Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehab and Alcohol Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Private health insurance
SOAR Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehab and Drug Rehabilitation Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Methadone Detoxification, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid
Sobriety Through Outpatient Inc Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Treatment and Alcohol Rehab Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Outpatient, Partial Hospitalization/Day Treatment, Spanish Speaking
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance
Southwest NU Stop Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol and Drug Addiction Recovery Faciltity
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Males, Outpatient, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Teen Challenge Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Males, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment
Therapeutic Center at Fox Chase Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Rehabilitation and Drug Rehab Program
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Driving Under The Influence/Driving While Intoxicated Offenders, Outpatient, Residential Care Long-term 30 to 90 Days Treatment
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid), Private health insurance
Thomas Jefferson University Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug Rehabilitation and Alcohol Treatment Center
Services Offered: Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Methadone Maintenance, Males, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Private health insurance
Wedge Medical Center Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Alcohol Treatment and Drug Rehabilitation Program
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Wedge Medical Center PC Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Recovery Center
Services Offered: American Sign Language, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Males, Outpatient, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare
Womens Institute for Family Health Philadelphia, PA
Primary Service: Drug and Alcohol Addiction Treatment Facility
Services Offered: Teens and Adolescents, Clients With Legal Issues, Services for Co-occurring Mental and Substance Abuse Disorders, Gay and Lesbian, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Mix of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services, Males, Outpatient, Women That Are Pregnant or Postpartum, Seniors/Older Adults, Spanish Speaking, Females
Payment Forms Accepted: Self payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State financed insurance (other than Medicaid)

Did You Know? ...
Interesting Facts and Statistics:

In 2006, there were 4.4 million persons aged 12 or older who had used alcohol for the first time within the past 12 months; this averages to approximately 12,000 initiates per day. The number of alcohol initiates was significantly greater than in 2002 (3.9 million) and 2003 (4.1 million), but similar to the numbers in 2004 (4.4 million) and 2005 (4.3 million).

In 2008, an estimated 70.9 million Americans aged 12 or older were current (past month) users of a tobacco product. This represents 28.4 percent of the population in that age range. In addition, 59.8 million persons (23.9 percent of the population) were current cigarette smokers; 13.1 million (5.3 percent) smoked cigars; 8.7 million (3.5 percent) used smokeless tobacco; and 1.9 million (0.8 percent) smoked tobacco in pipes.

Meth labs are the most frequently encountered clandestine laboratories in this country.

Facts about heroin and how it makes the user feel depends on how much they use, their tolerance, weight, and how often they use. The "high" from heroin can last anywhere from 2 to 8 hours. However, the average is 2-4 hours. The initial rush lasts a couple of minutes, and then a feeling of warmth and tiredness takes hold and lasts the duration.

The Obama Administration, together with Federal partners and State and local officials, is working to reduce the use of marijuana and other illegal drugs through prevention, treatment, and recovery strategies.

Short-term effects of marijuana use include memory loss, distorted perception, trouble with thinking and problem solving, and anxiety. Students who use marijuana may find it hard to learn, thus jeopardizing their ability to achieve their full potential.


Strong support groups and sober friends are very helpful for recovering Alcoholics after rehab. Alcoholics Anonymous provides meetings that recovering alcoholics can attend to help stay focused on their sobriety. You can find AA meetings at the following locations in Philadelphia:

Medina Big Book Study
Methodist Church
222 W Ctr St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:30 PM

Medina Step Work
Methodist Church
222 W Ctr St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19147

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:30 PM

Portfishington Speakers Group
Fishtown
2161 E Cumberland
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19125

AA Meeting Days and Times
Monday, 7:30 PM

Reaching Out Group
Seventh Day Adventist
19155 Courthouse Rd. (rt. 735)
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19155

AA Meeting Days and Times
Tuesday, 7:00 PM

The Kenzo Group
Hope Outreach Ministries
401 E Indiana Ave
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19134

AA Meeting Days and Times
Thursday, 7:00 PM
Drug Addiction doesn't just destroy the addict, it destroys everything around them. Families and friends that have been affected by a loved one using drugs and need help can attend Nar-Anon meetings to get help for dealing with someone else's addiction that is close to them. Nar-Anon meetings in Philadelphia:

Belmont Hospital Outpatient Center
4200 Monument Road
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Meeting Days and Times
Mondays, 7:30PM
The following survey was completed by residents of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania as part of the USNODRUGS monitoring program. The survey below is a representation of perceptual drug and alcohol usage rates in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. We cannot guarantee complete accuracy, but our monitoring team uses the highest standards for survey compilation.
You do not have to answer all of the survey questions, you should only answer questions that are relevant to your thoughts and experiences.
Survey results as of May 1, 2012
Perception of marijuana in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that using marijuana can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
95%
3%
2%
Marijuana use in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Have you used marijuana in your lifetime?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Have you used marijuana in the past month?
No
Yes
92%
8%
Do you use marijuana regularly?
Maybe
No
Yes
3%
89%
8%
Perception of Alcohol in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Do you believe that drinking alcohol can be harmful?
Maybe
No
Yes
14%
7%
79%
Have you had a binge drinking experience in the past month?
No
Yes
87%
13%
Do you consume alcohol daily?
Maybe
No
Yes
0%
96%
4%
How old were you when you first experimented with alcohol?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
7%
11%
58%
24%
What motivated you to use drugs or alcohol for the first time in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Boredom
Curiousity
Drugs were all around
Family problem
Hopelessness
It was easy to get
None of the above
Peer Pressure
To fit in
Unhappiness
15%
14%
0%
3%
6%
0%
50%
6%
0%
6%
Most common first drug experience in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
20%
4%
2%
5%
2%
2%
12%
2%
9%
10%
25%
7%
Use of drugs and alcohol in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania schools.
Have you ever gone to school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania under the influence of marijuana?
Maybe
No
Yes
5%
88%
7%
Have you ever gone to school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania under the influence of alcohol?
Maybe
No
Yes
7%
81%
12%
What is the most common drug used in your school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania?
Alcohol
Club Drug
Crack Cocaine
Ecstasy
Heroin
Inhalants
Marijuana
Meth
Over The Counter Drug
Powder Cocaine
Prescription Drug
Psychedelic Drug
17%
2%
3%
7%
3%
4%
13%
5%
10%
10%
18%
8%
Your Age?
0-10
11-21
22-31
32 or older
4%
11%
57%
28%
Your Gender?
Female
Male
6%
94%
Surveys updated monthly.

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