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  • Some drug rehabs provide targeted risk-reduction counseling for those who are at risk of contracting infectious diseases due to their drug use, which can help individuals modify or change behaviors that place them at risk of contracting or spreading these infectious diseases.
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Altoona, Pennsylvania - Seniors/Older Adults

You may be stunned to read that today more and more seniors/older adults are entering drug rehabilitation programs in Altoona, PA. Addiction is an issue that can impact anyone. Even the elderly who have much more life experience can drop into the lure of drug abuse and addiction. Often their doctor prescribes a medication to assist with the pain, anxiety, etc. They find that the medication is handy and may take much more than prescribed or in conjunction with other substances like alcohol. Drug rehabilitation centers are a beneficial tool in helping seniors/older adults addicted to prescription drugs and other substances. Quite a few elderly addicts are also suffering from co-occurring psychological health problems that are able to be treated in conjunction with their addiction difficulties.

  • UPMC Altoona
    UPMC Altoona is located at:

    620 Howard Avenue
    Altoona, PA. 16601

    If you would like to contact UPMC Altoona, you can reach them at 814-889-2141.

    UPMC Altoona offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Cove Forge Behavorial Health System
    11 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Cove Forge Behavorial Health System is located at:

    202 Cove Forge Road
    Williamsburg, PA. 16693

    If you would like to contact Cove Forge Behavorial Health System, you can reach them at 800-873-2131.

    Cove Forge Behavorial Health System offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Detoxification, Residential Short-Term Treatment (30 Days Or Less), Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Seniors/Older Adults, Women, Men
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)
  • Centre Counseling Associates
    31.9 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Centre Counseling Associates is located at:

    103 East Beaver Avenue
    State College, PA. 16801

    If you would like to contact Centre Counseling Associates, you can reach them at 814-861-2055.

    Centre Counseling Associates offers the following treatment services: Substance Abuse Treatment Services, Outpatient, Adolescents, Persons With Co-Occurring Mental And Substance Abuse Disorders, Gays And Lesbians, Seniors/Older Adults, Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women, Men, Dui/Dwi Offenders, Criminal Justice Clients
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Sliding Fee Scale (Fee Is Based On Income And Other Factors), Payment Assistance (Check With Facility For Details)
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center
    33 miles from Altoona, Pennsylvania
    Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center is located at:

    1086 Franklin Street
    Johnstown, PA. 15905

    If you would like to contact Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center, you can reach them at 814-534-1099.

    Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center offers the following treatment services: Hospital Inpatient, Outpatient, Seniors/Older Adults, Asl Or Other Assistance For Hearing Impaired
    Payment forms accepted: Self Payment, Medicaid, Medicare, State Financed Insurance (Other Than Medicaid), Private Health Insurance, Military Insurance (E.G., Va, Tricare)