About
About ARS Of Lancaster LP
ARS of Lancaster operates a methadone and buprenorphine clinic at 2192 Embassy Drive in Lancaster, Pennsylvania – one of ten ARS Health locations spread across Pennsylvania, Maryland, Delaware, New Jersey, and Virginia. Since 2004, the parent organization has used medication-assisted treatment to support recovery from opioid use disorder, with more than 3,300 patients choosing ARS each year. The Lancaster clinic carries both CARF and Joint Commission accreditation and operates as a SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program.
Clinically, the program centers on methadone management as the primary medication-assisted treatment modality, with buprenorphine available for patients whose clinical profile makes it more appropriate. Cognitive behavioral therapy, individual counseling, group counseling, and family counseling round out the psychosocial side of treatment. The clinic’s structure is designed around the realities of long-term medication maintenance: early-morning dosing hours let patients receive medication before work, and medication visits average less than ten minutes so patients can integrate treatment into busy lives without missing employment, school, or family obligations.
ARS embraces harm reduction as a clinical philosophy. The organization explicitly recognizes that while abstinence is the ideal outcome, many patients require a longer arc of treatment, and harm reduction reduces morbidity and mortality during that journey. The clinical team includes physicians, nurse practitioners, registered and licensed nurses, licensed and certified counselors, clinical social workers, and counselor interns under appropriate supervision. The Lancaster clinic accommodates veterans, pregnant women, young adults, seniors, men, women, court-ordered patients, and patients living with HIV. Polish-language services are available – a meaningful accommodation for Lancaster County’s Polish-American communities.
Financially, ARS of Lancaster accepts Pennsylvania Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE for military families, commercial insurance (varies by location), and self-pay arrangements. The clinic phone is (717) 394-7160, and the ARS Health central admissions line is 1-800-277-9695. Court-ordered admissions are coordinated with Lancaster County’s drug-court and probation programs, and same-day intake is often available.
- Joint Commission and CARF dual accreditation for medical detox and opioid treatment services
- Certified Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) with specialized methadone management protocols
- Convenient early morning hours starting at 5 AM for withdrawal management accessibility
- Streamlined medication visits averaging less than 10 minutes with on-site nursing station
- Comprehensive insurance acceptance including Medicaid, Medicare, and TRICARE for detox services