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Intensive Outpatient Program close to home
in Philadelphia.

Recovery does not require checking out of your life. Our intensive outpatient program in Philadelphia delivers structured, evidence-based care, including medication when appropriate, while you live at home.

People across Philadelphia and the wider Pennsylvania area turn to Crossroads when they are ready for help. We serve patients across Philadelphia County and the nearby communities. That includes Philadelphia West Philly, Sharon Hill, Chester, and Norristown and other nearby Pennsylvania towns. A Crossroads center is located right in Philadelphia. Crossroads operates 57 centers across Pennsylvania.

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We understand

What you are facing
and what you get.

We understand what you are facing

  • Residential rehab means leaving work, family, and home, a price many people simply cannot pay.
  • High costs and insurance confusion put care out of reach.
  • Taking weeks away for residential rehab can mean losing a job or custody.
  • Programs that ignore medication leave the hardest cravings untreated.

What you get at Crossroads

  • A confidential, judgment-free team focused on your goals.
  • Day and evening appointment options that bend around work and childcare.
  • Medication-assisted treatment combined with counseling for stronger outcomes.
  • Medication-assisted treatment built in for opioid and alcohol use disorders.
Why us

Why people choose Crossroads

Our providers are licensed clinicians who specialize in addiction medicine and treat you with dignity.

We pair FDA-approved medication with counseling, the combination research shows works best for opioid recovery.

Same-day and next-day appointments mean help is available the moment you are ready.

  • We help uninsured patients connect to coverage and assistance programs.
  • Language assistance is available so care is clear in your own words.
  • Telehealth options keep you connected to care between in-person visits.
  • Many patients begin medication on the same day as their first visit.
  • Our staff includes people in long-term recovery who understand the journey firsthand.
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Treatment details
for Philadelphia.

In-depth answers to the questions people search before they call.

01

Why Counseling Matters as Much as Medication

Counseling is not about dwelling on the past or assigning blame. Much of the work is forward-looking: setting goals, solving problems, and building the daily structure that supports a sober life. Patients in Philadelphia often find that sessions give them a sense of momentum and direction they had been missing for a long time.

Everything you share in counseling stays confidential, protected by the same strict rules that cover the rest of your care. That privacy is what makes honesty possible, and honesty is where the real work happens. In Philadelphia, your counselor is a safe place to say the things you cannot say anywhere else.

The counseling you receive in Philadelphia draws on proven approaches like cognitive behavioral therapy and motivational interviewing. These are not abstract theories; they are practical methods for changing the thoughts and habits that drive substance use. Your counselor adapts them to your life so the work feels relevant, not clinical.

02

Managing Chronic Pain in Recovery in Philadelphia

When chronic pain is part of your story, coordination matters. Crossroads in Philadelphia can work alongside your other providers so your pain care and your intensive outpatient program are not pulling in opposite directions. Treating the two in concert, rather than in isolation, is what makes managing both sustainable.

Beyond medication, lasting relief often involves movement, sleep, stress management, and other supports. Crossroads in Philadelphia can help connect the dots between pain and recovery so neither is treated in isolation. Whole-person care means looking at everything that affects how you feel, not just the prescription pad.

If pain has shaped your relationship with opioids, you are not alone and you are not to blame. Crossroads in Philadelphia offers a place where that story is understood and met with real solutions. Intensive Outpatient Program that takes your pain seriously is care that finally treats the whole picture.

03

Treating Mental Health Alongside Addiction

Feeling better emotionally is one of the most motivating parts of recovery, and it often comes sooner than people expect. As the fog of addiction lifts and underlying struggles get attention, many patients in Philadelphia rediscover interests, relationships, and a sense of hope they thought were gone for good.

When a mental health condition and a substance use disorder occur together, treating them at the same time, often called dual diagnosis care, produces far better results than treating either alone. In Philadelphia, your team keeps both in view so neither quietly undermines the other.

Much addiction is rooted in trauma, and our Philadelphia care reflects that. A trauma-informed approach means meeting you with safety and choice rather than pressure, recognizing that past pain often shapes present coping. Healing those roots is part of how recovery becomes something that holds.

04

The Proven Approach Behind Intensive Outpatient Program in Philadelphia

Evidence-based does not mean impersonal. In Philadelphia, Crossroads applies proven methods while still tailoring every plan to the individual in front of us. The research tells us what works in general; your story tells us how to make it work for you. Good care lives at the intersection of both.

Medication alone helps, and counseling alone helps, but together they help most. That is why intensive outpatient program at Crossroads in Philadelphia brings both into one coordinated plan. Treating opioid use disorder as the complex medical condition it is gives you the strongest possible foundation for lasting recovery.

Crossroads built its approach to intensive outpatient program in Philadelphia on what the research actually shows works: medication combined with counseling and ongoing support. This is not a trend or a quick fix; it is the standard of care backed by decades of evidence. You deserve treatment grounded in science, not guesswork.

05

What Sets Our Philadelphia Care Apart

Crossroads programs are accredited and held to rigorous clinical standards, which means the care you receive in Philadelphia is consistent, evidence-based, and accountable. Accreditation is not a plaque on the wall; it is an ongoing commitment to doing addiction treatment the right way, every day.

We measure success not by how quickly we move people through, but by how well they do over time. That long-view philosophy shapes every decision, from staffing to scheduling to the way we follow up. In Philadelphia, you are treated as someone we intend to support for the long haul, not a number to process.

Consistency is one of the quiet reasons Crossroads works. The same evidence-based approach, the same respect, and the same commitment show up whether it is your first visit or your fiftieth. Patients in Philadelphia can count on care that does not waver, which is exactly what recovery from a chronic condition requires.

06

Who You Will Work With at Crossroads Philadelphia

Your care at Crossroads in Philadelphia is delivered by a multidisciplinary team, medical providers, counselors, nurses, and peer specialists, each contributing a different kind of expertise. That range means more of your needs are met in one place, by people who actually talk to each other about your progress.

When you start intensive outpatient program at Crossroads in Philadelphia, you are not handed a prescription and sent on your way. You gain a coordinated team that checks in, adjusts your plan, and celebrates your milestones. Recovery is hard enough alone; having knowledgeable people in your corner makes the journey far more manageable.

Every member of your care team in Philadelphia is bound by the same commitment to dignity and confidentiality. You can ask hard questions, admit setbacks, and share fears without worrying about judgment. A team that meets you with compassion makes it safe to be honest, and honesty is where real progress begins.

07

What to Expect at Your First Intensive Outpatient Program Visit in Philadelphia

Before you leave, you will know what medication you are starting, how often you will come in, and exactly who to call with questions. Nothing about your care in Philadelphia is left vague or uncertain. That clarity is intentional, because a first visit should replace fear with a concrete, hopeful plan you can actually follow from day one.

Your first appointment for intensive outpatient program in Philadelphia is built around understanding you, not rushing you through paperwork. A licensed provider reviews your health history, your substance use, and your goals in a private, judgment-free conversation. Many patients are surprised by how calm and straightforward it feels. There is no lecture and no shame, only a clear plan for what comes next and honest answers to every question you bring with you.

When it is clinically appropriate, treatment can begin the same day. Your provider explains your medication options, how each one works, and what to expect in the first days of recovery. You leave your first visit with a personalized plan, a point of contact, and a clear understanding of your next steps. From the moment you walk in, the focus is on getting you stable, comfortable, and genuinely supported.

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Your Intensive Outpatient Program Plan, Made for You in Philadelphia

Good care also respects who you are: your culture, your beliefs, your work, and the people you are responsible for. Crossroads in Philadelphia shapes intensive outpatient program around those realities instead of asking you to bend your life around treatment. A plan that fits the person is a plan that tends to last.

Your plan accounts for more than your substance use; it considers your physical health, your mental health, your responsibilities, and what recovery means to you. That fuller picture is what allows treatment in Philadelphia to actually fit your life. Care built on a complete understanding of you is care that tends to work.

If something in your plan is not working, that is information, not failure. Your provider expects to adjust course as you learn what helps and what does not. In Philadelphia, your treatment is a living plan that evolves with you, shaped by honest feedback and your own sense of what you need.

09

Medication Safety You Can Count On in Philadelphia

Your full health picture matters when it comes to medication safety in Philadelphia. Crossroads reviews your other prescriptions, medical conditions, and history before and during treatment, because safe care depends on seeing the whole person. If something needs adjusting, your team catches it early rather than after a problem develops.

Medications like buprenorphine and methadone are powerful tools, and Crossroads in Philadelphia prescribes them with careful oversight. Your provider starts with an appropriate dose, monitors how you respond, and adjusts as needed so your treatment stays both effective and safe. Nothing about your medication is left to guesswork.

Safe intensive outpatient program in Philadelphia means regular check-ins, not a one-time prescription. Your care team watches for side effects, drug interactions, and changes in your needs over time. This ongoing attention is what separates genuine medical treatment from simply handing someone a medication and hoping for the best.

10

How Counseling Helps Prevent Relapse in Philadelphia

Recovery is not just about stopping; it is about building a life that makes staying in recovery possible. Crossroads in Philadelphia pairs intensive outpatient program with counseling that helps you recognize triggers, manage cravings, and develop healthier ways to cope. These skills are what carry your progress beyond the clinic walls.

Cravings are real and physical, not a sign of weakness. Part of intensive outpatient program at Crossroads in Philadelphia is learning that cravings pass and having tools ready for when they hit. Medication reduces their intensity, and counseling gives you ways to ride them out without losing the ground you have gained.

Stress, certain people, and familiar places can all pull at someone in recovery. Your Philadelphia care team works with you to map your personal triggers and rehearse practical responses before you face them. Preparation is one of the strongest protections against relapse, and it is a skill anyone can learn.

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Recovery and Family Life in Philadelphia

For pregnant patients in Philadelphia, medication-assisted treatment is widely recognized as safer than continued opioid use for both parent and baby. Your Crossroads provider can explain the evidence and coordinate care so you feel informed and supported. You deserve clear answers and a team that treats your situation with care, not shame.

Parents in recovery carry a heavy load, balancing treatment with the daily demands of raising children. Crossroads in Philadelphia works to make intensive outpatient program fit around family life, with flexible scheduling and a team that understands your responsibilities. Recovery and parenting can reinforce each other when care is built around real life.

Fear of judgment or losing custody keeps many parents in Philadelphia from reaching out, and we want to change that. Crossroads offers confidential, respectful care focused on helping you build a stable, healthy life for your family. The goal is always to keep families together and supported, not to add to anyone's fear.

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Medications

Medications available in Philadelphia

MethadoneA daily medication that reduces cravings and withdrawal
Methadone is taken once daily at our clinic. It works by reducing withdrawal symptoms and cravings so your body can stabilize. It has been used safely and effectively to treat opioid use disorder for decades.
Suboxone®A combination medication that eases withdrawal and blocks opioid effects
Suboxone contains buprenorphine and naloxone. It reduces withdrawal symptoms and cravings while also blocking the effects of other opioids. It is typically taken as a film that dissolves under the tongue.
Sublocade®A once-monthly injectable option for consistent dosing
Sublocade is a monthly injection of buprenorphine administered by your care team. It removes the need for daily medication management — one appointment a month keeps your treatment on track.
Brixadi®A flexible injectable buprenorphine available weekly or monthly
Brixadi is an injectable form of buprenorphine that can be administered weekly or monthly depending on your treatment plan. It offers flexibility and consistent medication levels without daily dosing.
Vivitrol®A monthly injection that blocks opioid effects entirely
Vivitrol is a monthly naltrexone injection that works by blocking the effects of opioids. It contains no opioids itself and is a strong option for patients who have already completed withdrawal and want ongoing protection against relapse.
Your journey

How it works

Three steps to start outpatient care at a Crossroads clinic near you.

  1. 1

    Step 01

    Call or start Instant Intake®

    Speak with a provider in as little as 10 minutes.

  2. 2

    Step 02

    Get a personalized treatment plan

    Built around your life, your history, and your goals.

  3. 3

    Step 03

    Begin outpatient care

    Start treatment at our clinic on your schedule.

Coverage

Insurance & cost in Philadelphia

Do not let a bill stop you. For intensive outpatient program in Philadelphia, we work with:

  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medicare Advantage
  • TRICARE
  • VA CCN
  • Most commercial insurance
  • Self-pay options available
FAQ

Philadelphia Intensive Outpatient Program FAQ

What does a typical week of outpatient rehab look like in Philadelphia?
It depends on your plan, but most patients attend scheduled counseling and medication visits a few times a week, arranged around work and family.
How is outpatient different from residential rehab?
Outpatient care lets you keep your job, home, and family while attending scheduled visits. Residential rehab requires living on-site. Our Philadelphia program is fully outpatient.
Can I do outpatient rehab if I have a job?
Yes. Our Philadelphia program is designed for working people, with flexible day and evening visits so treatment fits your schedule.
Is outpatient rehab effective?
Yes. For many people, outpatient care combined with medication is just as effective as residential treatment, with the advantage of staying connected to home and work.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Your care is private and protected under federal 42 CFR Part 2 confidentiality law for substance use treatment. We never share your information without your consent.
How much does treatment cost in Philadelphia?
With most insurance, including Medicaid, many patients pay little or nothing out of pocket. We verify your benefits up front and explain any costs before treatment begins.
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