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Name	Address	Detox Service Setting	Levels Of Care
TW Ponessa and Associates Counseling Services	410 North Prince Street Lancaster, PA 17603	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
White Deer Run of Lancaster	53 North West End Avenue Lancaster, PA 17603	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHP
Blueprints for Addiction Recovery	1901 Olde Homestead Ln Suite 101, Lancaster, PA 17601	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientDual Diagnosis+3
Rehab After Work Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Treatment – Closed	1725 Oregon Pike Lancaster, PA 17601	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Retreat Behavioral Health \| Lancaster County	1170 South State Street Ephrata, PA 17522	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+3
The Ranch Pennsylvania	1166 Hilt Road Wrightsville, PA 17368	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare
White Deer Run Of York	106 Davies Drive York, PA 17402	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPDual Diagnosis
Lebanon VA Medical Center	1700 South Lincoln Avenue Lebanon, PA 17042	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientPHPOutpatient+3
Naaman Center Elizabethtown	4600 East Harrisburg Pike Elizabethtown, PA 17022	Detox Service Setting Outpatient Detox	Levels Of Care OutpatientAftercareDual Diagnosis
Caron Treatment Centers	243 North Galen Hall Road Wernersville, PA 19565	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+3
Caron Treatment Centers	243 North Galen Hall Road Wernersville, PA 19565	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientAftercare+2
New Perspectives at White Deer Run	3030 Chestnut Street Lebanon, PA 17042	Detox Service Setting Inpatient DetoxOutpatient Detox	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+4
WellSpan Philhaven	1101 Edgar Street York, PA 17403	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxInpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual DiagnosisInpatient+3
Coatesville Comprehensive Treatment Center	1825 Lincoln Highway Coatesville, PA 19320	Detox Service Setting Outpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care OutpatientDual Diagnosis
Reading Hospital	420 South 5th Avenue Pennsylvania, PA 19611	Detox Service Setting Hospital DetoxOutpatient DetoxMAT	Levels Of Care InpatientOutpatientPHP+2

Drug & Alcohol Detox in Lancaster, PA

Lancaster has a well-established network of licensed detoxification and substance use disorder treatment programs.

These programs are overseen at the state level by Pennsylvania’s Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) and at the county level by the Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission, also known as the Single County Authority (SCA).

The SCA coordinates treatment funding, conducts needs assessments, and funds services for Lancaster County residents who cannot pay for their care.

Opioids are the primary driver of overdose deaths in Lancaster, though the county has made measurable progress. In 2024, Lancaster County recorded 44 accidental drug overdose deaths, down sharply from 85 the previous year. The county also reported the lowest per-capita overdose death rate since before 2012.

That progress is tied in part to investments from the county’s share of national opioid settlement funds, which total nearly $30 million. These funds are to be paid out through 2038. These dollars have funded medication-assisted treatment at the Lancaster County Prison, a diversion program offering treatment as an alternative to prosecution and support for infants and children affected by prenatal substance exposure.

Accessing care in Lancaster typically begins when you call the county’s 24/7 detox intake line or with an assessment through an SCA-contracted outpatient provider. For Medicaid recipients, PerformCare is the county’s behavioral health managed care organization and is the first call for covered services.

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Paying for Detox in Lancaster

Understanding costs upfront can make the difference between getting into treatment quickly and losing critical time. Lancaster offers options across every price range, from hospital-level medically supervised detox to county-funded outpatient programs available to uninsured residents.

Therefore, learning about detox costs and what to expect before you call can help you ask the right questions.

How Much Does Detox Cost in Lancaster?

Costs for detoxification in Lancaster vary based on level of care, length of stay, whether medications are required and whether a program is publicly or privately funded.

For example, hospital-based medical detox is the highest price because you receive around-the-clock nursing and physician oversight. However, outpatient programs and MAT clinics are substantially less expensive and are often fully covered by Medicaid or private insurance.

Lancaster County SCA funding is available for uninsured residents who meet income and residency requirements.

The following ranges reflect Pennsylvania state-level estimates; Lancaster-specific published rates were not available at the time of writing.

$129,000

Medical Detox

$46,100

Inpatient Rehab

$7,700

Outpatient Rehab

$6,800

Methadone Treatment

Does Private Insurance Cover Detox in Lancaster?

The Affordable Care Act (ACA) requires most private insurance plans in Pennsylvania to provide mental health and substance use disorder coverage at parity with medical and surgical benefits. The Pennsylvania Insurance Department oversees insurer compliance with these requirements.

Your coverage details, prior authorization requirements and in-network facility lists vary by plan. You should verify your insurance benefits before admission so you aren’t surprised by an unexpected medical bill.

The most common commercial insurance carriers in Lancaster County include:

Medicare and Medicaid in Lancaster

Medicare

Medicare covers medically necessary inpatient and outpatient detoxification services, including hospital-level withdrawal management under Part A and Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) services under Part B.

When your treatment plan includes MAT, medications, including methadone (in certified OTPs), buprenorphine and naltrexone, are covered.

Cost-sharing depends on the specific setting, plan and services received.

Medicaid

Pennsylvania’s Medicaid program, known as Medical Assistance (MA), covers inpatient, residential and outpatient detoxification and substance use disorder treatment.

In Lancaster County, behavioral health Medicaid benefits are managed by PerformCare, the county’s assigned Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization.

Residents with Medical Assistance can call PerformCare at 888-722-8646 to get connected to covered detox and treatment services.

Other Ways to Pay for Detox Treatment

Lancaster County residents without private insurance have several real pathways to funded care:

County SCA Funding:

The Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission operates a client treatment fund for uninsured and underinsured county residents. Eligibility is based on residency and income, and access is typically coordinated through SCA-contracted outpatient providers listed on the Compass Mark website at compassmark.org.

Sliding Scale Payment:

Many DDAP-licensed outpatient providers in Lancaster operate on a sliding fee scale tied to federal poverty guidelines, including PA Counseling Services (717-397-8081) and Blueprints for Addiction Recovery (717-361-1660), both of which explicitly list county SCA funding and Medicaid as accepted payment sources.

Faith-Based and Nonprofit Programs:

Pennsylvania Adult and Teen Challenge (844-888-8085) offers long-term residential recovery programs at reduced cost for those who qualify and uses a faith-based framework alongside clinical services.

Veterans Programs:

Lancaster County residents who are veterans can access substance use disorder services through the Lebanon VA Medical Center (1700 S. Lincoln Ave., Lebanon, PA), which is the nearest VA facility to Lancaster and provides inpatient and outpatient SUD treatment, including MAT to eligible veterans at no cost.

Lancaster, Pennsylvania Regulations and Accreditation for Detox

Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP)

DDAP is the primary state licensing authority for all drug and alcohol treatment facilities operating in Pennsylvania, including detoxification programs in Lancaster County.

The department issues licenses, conducts facility inspections, monitors compliance with Pennsylvania’s drug and alcohol treatment regulations (28 Pa. Code Chapters 704-709) and funds community-based SUD services through county Single County Authorities.

Inspection records for all licensed facilities are publicly searchable through DDAP’s online portal.

Website: pa.gov

Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission (Lancaster SCA)

The Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission serves as the county’s Single County Authority under Pennsylvania’s SCA system.

It administers state, federal and county funding for prevention, intervention and treatment services; contracts with licensed providers; and funds care for Lancaster County residents who cannot afford treatment.

Furthermore, the SCA also coordinates county-level responses to overdose trends and administers specialized services for pregnant women, people with co-occurring disorders and justice-involved individuals.

Website: co.lancaster.pa.us

Pennsylvania Insurance Department

The Pennsylvania Insurance Department enforces ACA mental health parity requirements for commercial insurers operating in the state, including coverage for detox and substance use disorder treatment.

It is the regulatory body for complaints involving private insurance plan coverage disputes related to addiction treatment.

Website: pa.gov

PerformCare (Behavioral Health Managed Care Organization for Lancaster County)

PerformCare is the DDAP-contracted behavioral health MCO managing Medicaid behavioral health benefits for Lancaster County residents.

It authorizes and oversees coverage for inpatient detox, residential treatment, outpatient services and MAT for Medical Assistance recipients, and maintains a provider directory of contracted treatment facilities in the county.

Website: pa.performcare.org

Key MAT Medications and Regulatory Status in Lancaster

Medication-assisted treatment in Lancaster is regulated at both the state and federal levels. All providers must comply with SAMHSA’s Opioid Treatment Program rules under 42 CFR Part 8, DEA controlled-substance regulations, and DDAP licensing standards.

In fact, Pennsylvania aligns its state rules with federal requirements and expects counseling and behavioral health services to be integrated alongside medication.

Since January 2023, the federal X-Waiver (DATA-Waiver) requirement has been eliminated, meaning any DEA-registered practitioner in Lancaster can now prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder without a special waiver, substantially increasing access.

Buprenorphine:

Broadly accessible in Lancaster through primary care offices, outpatient SUD clinics, and telehealth providers. Multiple SCA-contracted outpatient programs in Lancaster city, including the Naaman Center (436 N. Lime St.) and Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, offer buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) alongside counseling services. The elimination of the X-Waiver has considerably expanded prescribing access.

Methadone:

Restricted to certified Opioid Treatment Programs. The Addiction Recovery Systems clinic at 11 S. State Street in Ephrata (near Lancaster city) is one of the local OTP-certified providers offering daily methadone dosing. Medicaid covers methadone through certified OTPs, though daily attendance requirements during early treatment remain a logistical consideration.

Naltrexone:

No special prescribing restrictions apply to naltrexone. The injectable form (Vivitrol) is widely used in Lancaster at outpatient programs, including Blueprints for Addiction Recovery and PA Counseling Services, and is fully covered by Pennsylvania Medicaid.

It is also used in diversion and re-entry settings, including at the Lancaster County Prison.

Overdose Prevention and Harm Reduction in Lancaster

Lancaster County’s harm reduction infrastructure has grown considerably since the peak of the opioid crisis, though it remains smaller than what you would find in Philadelphia or Pittsburgh.

The county’s opioid overdose problem is driven primarily by illicit fentanyl contamination; therefore, local organizations focus on naloxone access, syringe services and connecting people who use drugs to treatment when they are ready.

Although political debate over syringe-exchange funding has imposed some constraints, community-based organizations continue to fill the gap.

Lancaster Harm Reduction Project

lancasterharmreduction.com

Mobile syringe exchange (King and Water Street) Naloxone (Narcan) distribution Fentanyl test strips Wound care kits Hygiene and safe sex kits and referrals to treatment

Lancaster Harm Reduction Project is a nonprofit mobile syringe service program operating in Lancaster, York, and Dauphin Counties.

It runs low-barrier street-level outreach to people who use drugs and prioritizes non-judgmental service delivery. The Lancaster site has served as a recognized access point for people who may not otherwise engage with the formal treatment system.

RASE Project Lancaster

raseproject.org

Warm Hand-Off (WHO) Program Peer-based recovery support via Certified Recovery Specialists Buprenorphine Care Coordination Door-to-Door (D2D) re-entry program for incarcerated individuals MAT Recovery Support (Suboxone, Methadone, Vivitrol users) Recovery drop-in center at 131 East Orange Street

The RASE Project (Recovery Advocacy Service Empowerment) is a recovery community organization funded in part by the Lancaster County SCA.

Its Warm Hand-Off program provides immediate peer connection following an overdose event or treatment discharge, which is the window of highest relapse risk. Whereas, the D2D program specifically targets justice-involved individuals transitioning out of Lancaster County Prison.

Pennsylvania DDAP Overdose Prevention Program

pa.gov

Free naloxone distribution through the community partner network Fentanyl test strips Overdose prevention education Training and referrals to treatment

The Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs expanded its Overdose Prevention Program in August 2023 to increase naloxone and fentanyl test strip access through a network of community partners across all 67 counties.

Lancaster-area residents can access free supplies through participating local organizations and pharmacies. All Pennsylvanians can also obtain naloxone at any participating pharmacy without a personal prescription under the state’s standing order.

Lancaster County District Attorney's Office (Narcan Distribution Initiative)

co.lancaster.pa.us

Free Narcan kit distribution to first responders Distribution through the Lancaster County Drug Task Force Pathways to Recovery diversion program

The Lancaster County DA’s office distributed nearly 1,000 naloxone kits in 2024 to first responders, including the Lancaster County Drug Task Force.

The office also runs the Pathways to Recovery program, which diverted 327 individuals in 2024 to treatment services, with 153 of those referrals coming directly from law enforcement. This enforcement-adjacent harm reduction model reflects Lancaster County’s approach to simultaneously addressing supply-side issues and connecting people to care.

Detox Statistics in Lancaster, Pennsylvania

Lancaster County has posted some of the strongest overdose death reduction numbers in Pennsylvania in recent years, aided by expanded naloxone access and a growing MAT infrastructure.

However, significant disparities remain, particularly for people of color and the county’s fentanyl supply continues to be the primary risk factor.

Lowest Overdose Rate in Over a Decade:

At 0.79 deaths per 10,000 residents, Lancaster County’s 2024 overdose death rate is the lowest recorded since the Pennsylvania Department of Health began tracking the statistic in 2012.

Black Residents Dying at 3x the Rate of White Residents:

In 2023, Black residents in Lancaster County died from drug overdose at more than three times the rate of white residents, pointing to persistent racial disparities in access to care and harm reduction services.

Nearly 1,000 Naloxone Kits Distributed by DA in 2024:

The Lancaster County District Attorney’s Office distributed nearly 1,000 Narcan kits to first responders in 2024, and Joining Forces estimated more than 650 kits were administered in 2023, approximately eight times the number of overdose deaths that year.

FAQs About Detox in Lancaster, PA

How do I access detox in Lancaster if I don't have insurance?

Call the Lancaster County Drug and Alcohol Commission at 717-299-8023 or use the DDAP Get Help Now line at 1-800-662-4357. The county SCA funds treatment for uninsured Lancaster residents who meet income and residency requirements.

Most SCA-contracted outpatient providers, including Blueprints for Addiction Recovery and PA Counseling Services, accept SCA funding directly. For inpatient or residential placement, you can also call the White Deer Run intake line at 866-769-6822.

Does the Lancaster County Prison offer MAT to people in custody?

Yes. Lancaster County has used opioid settlement funds to establish an in-facility medication-assisted treatment program at the Lancaster County Prison.

The program provides medications to incarcerated individuals with opioid use disorder to manage withdrawal, and the RASE Project’s Door-to-Door (D2D) program provides peer-based recovery support and warm hand-off to community treatment providers upon release.

What is the difference between inpatient and outpatient detox in Lancaster, and how do I know which I need?

Inpatient detox provides 24-hour medical monitoring and is recommended for people with severe alcohol or opioid dependence, a history of seizures or complex medical or psychiatric needs.

Outpatient detox allows you to live at home while attending scheduled clinical visits and is better suited for milder dependence with a stable home environment.

Your prescribing provider or a DDAP-licensed assessor can help determine the right level of care based on withdrawal risk, your living situation and prior treatment history.

Is buprenorphine available in Lancaster without going to a dedicated clinic?

Yes. Since January 2023, any DEA-registered practitioner in Pennsylvania can prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder without a special waiver.

Primary care offices, federally qualified health centers, and telehealth providers throughout Lancaster can now initiate and maintain buprenorphine treatment. Several SCA-contracted outpatient programs, including the Naaman Center and Blueprints for Addiction Recovery, also offer Suboxone and Sublocade as part of integrated outpatient care.

Are fentanyl test strips legal and available in Lancaster?

Yes. Fentanyl test strips are legal in Pennsylvania and are distributed free of charge through harm reduction organizations in Lancaster.

The Lancaster Harm Reduction Project provides them at its mobile site at King and Water Street on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings. The Pennsylvania DDAP Overdose Prevention Program also distributes strips through community partner organizations across the county.

How is Lancaster County using opioid settlement money?

Lancaster County is receiving nearly $30 million in national opioid settlement funds paid out through 2038.

Approved uses to date include MAT at the county prison, the DA’s Pathways to Recovery diversion program, a county caseworker for infants born with drug dependency, prevention education in schools and support for local recovery housing.

Settlement spending decisions are publicly reported to the Pennsylvania Opioid Misuse and Addiction Abatement Trust and are searchable at paopioidsettlementdata.org.

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Written by: Gayle Morris

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Gayle Morris, BSN, MSN, received her bachelor’s degree from the University of Illinois Chicago Medical Center and her first master’s degree from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis. She practiced nursing for more than two decades with a focus on pediatric physical rehabilitation, helping children and their parents after a head injury or spinal cord injury. She has been a freelance writer in health, wellness, and mental health for more than 15 years. She loves exercise, her dogs and guinea pigs, and gardening.

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