Find Drug & Alcohol Detox Centers in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia, “the City of Brotherly Love,” has been hard-hit by today’s national drug epidemic. If you or a loved one struggles with drug or alcohol abuse, the sooner you find needed treatment help the better your chances of a successful recovery.

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Detox Centers in Philadelphia

27 Results

Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
Belmont Behavioral Health System	4200 Monument Road Philadelphia, PA 19131	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+3
Consortium	3751 Island Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19153	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Crossroads \| Philadelphia	2317 E Westmoreland St Philadelphia, PA 19134	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Gaudenzia Together House Womens Co Occuring	1306 Spring Garden Street Philadelphia, PA 19123	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
Healing Way	7900 Frankford Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19136	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania – Cedar Avenue	501 South 54th Street Philadelphia, PA 19143	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxHospital Detox+1	Levels Of Care OutpatientInpatient
Kirkbride Center	111 North 49th Street Philadelphia, PA 19139	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Inpatient
Livengrin Foundation	9140 Academy Road Philadelphia, PA 19136	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxInpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis+5
Merakey Germantown Ave	5429-37 Germantown Ave Philadelphia, PA 19144	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Merakey Parkside Recovery	5000 Parkside Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19131	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
NET Steps	2205 Bridge Street Philadelphia, PA 19137	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercare
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center	51 North 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge Philadelphia	329 Wister Street Philadelphia, PA 19144	Detox Service Setting Inpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientAftercare
Armada Recovery of Pennsylvania	901 E 8th Ave Philadelphia, PA 19406	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Beacon Point Recovery Center	2301 E Allegheny Ave Philadelphia, PA 19134	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+1
Fairmount Behavioral Health System	561 Fairthorne Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19128	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxHospital Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+2
GMC Detox Unit Detox and Rehabilitation Services	1600 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19130	Detox Service Setting Hospital Detox	Levels Of Care
Jefferson Methadone Clinic 21st Street	1021 S 21st St Philadelphia, PA 19146	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Kensington Hospital	136 Diamond Street Philadelphia, PA 19122	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox+1	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
NET Centers	7520 State Road Philadelphia, PA 19136	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care Outpatient
Penn Hospital Medicine – Penn Presbyterian	51 North 39th Street Philadelphia, PA 19104	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxInpatient Detox	Levels Of Care Inpatient
Penn Presbyterian Medical Center Drug and Alcohol Rehab Unit	3910 Powelton Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19104	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+1
Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC) Addiction Recovery Unit	Philadelphia, PA 19104	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care
The Behavioral Wellness Center at Girard	801 West Girard Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19122	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
The Healing Way Behavioral Health Drug and Alcohol Center	7900 Frankford Ave Philadelphia, PA 19136	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatient
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital Narcotic Addiction Rehabilitation Program	21st Street and Washington Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19146	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Thomas Jefferson University Narcotic Addiction Rehab Program	Philadelphia, PA 19146	Detox Service Setting MAT	Levels Of Care

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Philadelphia, PA

Philadelphia’s detox system is licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and coordinated locally by the city’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services (DBHIDS), which serves as Philadelphia’s Single County Authority. For residents with Medicaid, substance use care is managed through Community Behavioral Health (CBH), the city’s nonprofit behavioral health plan, while people who are uninsured can start through the Behavioral Health Special Initiative. Knowing which door to use is often the first practical step here.

The local drug supply is what sets Philadelphia apart. Fentanyl is present in the overwhelming majority of overdose deaths, but the city’s supply is also heavily contaminated with xylazine, a veterinary sedative known on the street as tranq that causes severe wounds and complicates withdrawal. Because of this, many Philadelphia programs pair detox with wound care and have expanded low-barrier buprenorphine access.

Kensington has long been the epicenter of the crisis, though overdose deaths now occur citywide and most happen in private homes. Deaths fell in 2023 for the first time since 2018 and continued to decline in 2024, helped by expanded naloxone distribution and treatment access. When you compare programs, it helps to understand how to choose a detox center that fits your coverage, your substance, and your need for wound or withdrawal care.

Paying for Detox in Philadelphia

Paying for detox in Philadelphia depends on your level of care, insurance status, and whether you have Medicaid managed through Community Behavioral Health. Hospital-based medical detox costs far more than outpatient medication management, but Philadelphia residents have several routes to lower out-of-pocket spending. For a fuller breakdown, see how much detox costs.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Philadelphia?

The cost of detox in Philadelphia is driven by the level of care, the severity and length of withdrawal, and whether treatment happens in a hospital, a residential facility, or an outpatient clinic. Medication needs, wound care, and co-occurring mental health care can raise the total. Many residents lower these amounts substantially through Medicaid, Medicare, or commercial insurance. The figures below are full cash-pay (self-pay) rates before insurance or aid, and most people with coverage pay far less.

$3,000 to $7,000 per medical detox program

Medical Detox

$15,000 to $30,000 per 30-day residential program

Inpatient Rehab

$1,000 to $5,600 per outpatient program

Outpatient Rehab

About $7,000 per year

Methadone Treatment

Medicare and Medicaid in Philadelphia

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary inpatient and outpatient detox for Philadelphia residents, including hospital withdrawal management under Part A and outpatient services under Part B. Opioid treatment program services, including methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone, are covered under Part B. Copays and deductibles vary by treatment setting, services used, and your specific plan.

Medicaid

Medical Assistance, Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, covers detox for Philadelphia residents through Community Behavioral Health, the city’s HealthChoices behavioral health plan. CBH authorizes a full continuum, including medically managed detox, inpatient, residential, and outpatient services, plus medication-assisted treatment. Members can reach CBH around the clock to find covered care.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Do not let cost keep you from Philadelphia alcohol or drug detox. Several options exist beyond commercial insurance:

Local Government Programs

For uninsured residents, the DBHIDS Behavioral Health Special Initiative funds assessment and placement into detox and treatment, connecting people who do not have Medicaid to city-supported providers.

Sliding Scale Payment Systems

Federally Qualified Health Centers such as those run by the Public Health Management Corporation set fees on a sliding scale tied to federal poverty guidelines, making outpatient and MAT services affordable for uninsured residents.

Nonprofits and Charities

Organizations such as Gaudenzia and Prevention Point Philadelphia provide grant-funded and low-barrier treatment and on-demand medication support regardless of ability to pay.

Veterans Programs

The Corporal Michael J. Crescenz VA Medical Center in Philadelphia offers substance use and mental health treatment to enrolled veterans, with referral to residential care through the VA system.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)

DDAP is the state agency responsible for licensing and oversight of all freestanding drug and alcohol treatment facilities and recovery houses in Pennsylvania. It conducts inspections, investigates complaints, and enforces the regulations that govern how detox and SUD programs must operate. Learn more at pa.gov/agencies/ddap.

Philadelphia DBHIDS (Single County Authority)

The Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disAbility Services is Philadelphia’s Single County Authority for addiction services. It coordinates the city’s publicly funded treatment system, runs the Behavioral Health Special Initiative for uninsured residents, and leads the citywide opioid response. More at dbhids.org.

Community Behavioral Health (CBH)

CBH is Philadelphia’s nonprofit managed care organization for Medicaid behavioral health under HealthChoices. It authorizes and pays for the SUD continuum, including detox, inpatient, residential, and outpatient care, and maintains the provider network Medicaid members use. More at cbhphilly.org.

28 Pa. Code, Chapters 709 and 715

These state regulations set the licensing, staffing, and clinical standards for substance use disorder facilities and narcotic treatment programs in Pennsylvania. They govern how detox and outpatient programs document care, dispense medication, and maintain safety for the people they serve.

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Philadelphia

Medication-assisted treatment in Philadelphia is regulated at both the federal and state levels. Federally, opioid treatment programs must hold SAMHSA certification under 42 CFR Part 8 and DEA registration to dispense methadone and buprenorphine. In Pennsylvania, DDAP licenses narcotic treatment programs, and Philadelphia has expanded access through its Centers of Excellence for opioid use disorder. You can start medication-assisted treatment through these programs and many low-barrier clinics.

Buprenorphine

Buprenorphine access has expanded sharply in Philadelphia, where the number of prescribers nearly tripled between 2017 and 2023. It is available through office-based prescribers, telehealth, low-barrier clinics, and harm reduction sites such as Prevention Point, and Medical Assistance covers it for eligible residents.

Methadone

Methadone is limited to certified narcotic treatment programs and is not available at retail pharmacies, requiring daily on-site dosing at licensed Philadelphia OTPs. The city has a long-established network of methadone clinics, and Medical Assistance coverage keeps dosing affordable for eligible patients.

Naltrexone

Naltrexone is non-addictive, needs no special federal license, and is prescribed in standard outpatient settings across Philadelphia. The extended-release injectable form, Vivitrol, is used locally for both opioid and alcohol use disorder, and Medical Assistance and most commercial plans cover it.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Philadelphia

Philadelphia has one of the most active harm reduction networks in the country, shaped by a fentanyl-and-xylazine drug supply that drives severe wounds alongside overdose risk. City agencies and community organizations distribute free naloxone, fentanyl and xylazine test strips, wound care kits, and sterile supplies, and these services are often a person’s first bridge to detox, medication, and recovery.

Prevention Point Philadelphia

Syringe services program Naloxone distribution Wound care clinic On-demand buprenorphine (STEP) HIV and hepatitis C testing

Founded in 1991 and based in Kensington, Prevention Point runs the city’s oldest syringe exchange and serves tens of thousands of people a year. It distributes tens of thousands of naloxone doses, treats xylazine-related wounds, and links participants directly to treatment. More at ppponline.org.

Savage Sisters Recovery

Street outreach and syringe distribution Xylazine wound care Naloxone distribution Showers and hygiene Recovery housing

This Kensington-based nonprofit provides hands-on outreach, wound care, and clean supplies to people who use drugs, and operates recovery housing across Philadelphia. It is one of the state’s designated overdose prevention partners. More at savagesisters.org.

Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Harm Reduction

Free naloxone and test strips Fentanyl, xylazine, and medetomidine testing Wound care kits Naloxone Near Me vending machines

The city distributes naloxone, drug-checking supplies, and wound care kits directly and through community partners, and reported handing out more than 100,000 doses of naloxone in 2023 through its harm reduction programs. More at phila.gov.

Pennsylvania DDAP Overdose Prevention Program

Free naloxone through a hub-and-spoke network Fentanyl and xylazine test strips Statewide overdose prevention partners

DDAP supplies free naloxone and test strips to nearly 100 prevention partners across Pennsylvania, including several in Philadelphia. In the first half of 2025 alone it distributed more than 400,000 doses statewide. More at pa.gov/agencies/ddap.

Detox Statistics in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Philadelphia’s overdose crisis is defined by a poly-drug supply of fentanyl, cocaine, and xylazine. The figures below reflect the most recent city data and show both a recent decline in deaths and the distinctive risks that make timely detox, medication, and wound care important.

1,315 Overdose Deaths in 2023

Philadelphia recorded 1,315 unintentional overdose deaths in 2023, the second-highest total in city history but a 7 percent decline from 2022 and the first decrease since 2018. Philadelphia Department of Public Health, 2025

Xylazine in 34% of 2024 Deaths

Xylazine, the veterinary sedative known as tranq, was detected in 34 percent of all Philadelphia overdose deaths in 2024, and 99 percent of those deaths also involved fentanyl. Philadelphia Department of Public Health, 2026

Fentanyl in 93% of Opioid Deaths

Fentanyl or fentanyl analogs were detected in 93 percent of opioid-involved overdose deaths in Philadelphia in 2024, remaining the drug most often found in fatal overdoses. Philadelphia Department of Public Health, 2026

FAQs About Detox in Philadelphia, PA

How do I get into detox in Philadelphia without insurance?

Contact the DBHIDS Behavioral Health Special Initiative at 215-546-1200, which funds assessment and placement for uninsured residents. If you have Medicaid, call Community Behavioral Health at 888-545-2600, which operates around the clock to connect you to a covered detox provider.

Is naloxone (Narcan) free in Philadelphia?

Yes. Free naloxone is available through the Philadelphia Department of Public Health, Prevention Point, Savage Sisters, and the state DDAP network, plus Naloxone Near Me vending machines. Pharmacies also sell it over the counter, and Medicaid covers it at little or no cost.

What should I know about xylazine (tranq) and detox in Philadelphia?

Much of Philadelphia’s street opioid supply contains xylazine, which is not an opioid and does not respond to naloxone, though naloxone still reverses the fentanyl involved. Xylazine causes severe wounds and prolonged sedation, so many local programs pair detox with wound care.

What is the difference between medical detox and outpatient detox in Philadelphia?

Medical detox provides 24-hour monitoring for severe withdrawal, usually in a hospital or residential setting. Outpatient detox lets you receive medication and check-ins while living at home, which suits milder withdrawal. Your substance, health, and support system determine which level fits.

Does Medicaid cover detox in Philadelphia?

Yes. Pennsylvania Medical Assistance covers detox for Philadelphia residents through Community Behavioral Health under HealthChoices. Covered services include medically managed detox, inpatient, residential, and outpatient care, plus medication-assisted treatment, all through the CBH provider network.

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