Healing Way

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About Healing Way

Healing Way is a CARF-accredited residential and outpatient treatment facility located at 7900 Frankford Avenue in Philadelphia, PA 19136. Certified as an Opioid Treatment Program, it serves residents across Philadelphia County, Montgomery County, and Bucks County who need structured, supervised care for opiate use disorder, substance use disorder, and co-occurring mental health conditions including trauma and PTSD. For individuals or families making urgent decisions about withdrawal management and ongoing treatment, Healing Way is one of the few facilities in the Northeast Philadelphia area that combines OTP certification with a full continuum of care under one roof.

The facility’s levels of care include Medical Detox, an Outpatient Program, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The Medical Detox level positions Healing Way as a starting point for individuals entering treatment for opiate use disorder who require medically supervised withdrawal before stepping into outpatient services. The IOP provides a more structured schedule for those who need intensive support without full residential placement, while the standard Outpatient Program allows patients to engage in treatment while maintaining daily responsibilities.

Healing Way’s clinical approach incorporates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, group counseling, and telehealth options — making treatment accessible for patients who face transportation or scheduling barriers. The facility operates six days a week with extended morning hours starting at 5:00 AM Monday through Friday, a practical detail that matters for patients managing work or childcare obligations. The staff is described as culturally diverse, and services are available in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Russian.

Healing Way specifically serves women, pregnant women, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, and court-ordered participants — populations that frequently face barriers to finding appropriate detox and treatment placements. The facility accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and self-pay, removing a common obstacle for patients across its service area. For anyone in the Philadelphia region navigating opiate use disorder or a co-occurring diagnosis, Healing Way’s combination of OTP certification, medical detox, and multilingual staff makes it a distinctly capable option.

OTP-certified with Medical Detox on-site — one of few Northeast Philadelphia facilities offering both under CARF accreditation
Opens at 5:00 AM six days a week, designed for patients who cannot take time off work for treatment
Multilingual staff serving patients in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Russian
Specifically equipped to serve pregnant women, deaf/hard of hearing individuals, and court-ordered participants
Accepts Medicaid and Medicare, with telehealth available for patients with transportation barriers

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Medical Detox Outpatient Program Intensive Outpatient (IOP)
Conditions: Trauma / PTSD Co-occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis Opiate Use Disorder Substance Use Disorder Anger Management
Methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Group Counseling Telehealth
Populations: Pregnant Women Women Deaf / Hard Of Hearing Court-ordered
Languages: English Vietnamese Spanish Russian
Facility: Telehealth Treatment Flexible Hours 6 Days A Week Culturally Diverse Staff

Location

Where it is

7900 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19136 Get directions

Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management in Philadelphia

Healing Way provides Medical Detox as the entry point for patients requiring supervised withdrawal management before transitioning into outpatient care. As an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certified facility, it is specifically authorized to deliver opiate use disorder treatment under federal and state guidelines — a certification that distinguishes it from general outpatient programs that may not manage withdrawal directly.

Located in the Frankford neighborhood of Philadelphia at 7900 Frankford Avenue, the facility is accessible to residents across Philadelphia County as well as neighboring Montgomery and Bucks Counties. For anyone facing an urgent decision about detox placement, Healing Way's OTP certification and CARF accreditation signal a verifiable standard of clinical oversight and program quality.

Outpatient and Intensive Outpatient Programs After Detox

After completing Medical Detox, patients at Healing Way can step down into either a standard Outpatient Program or an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). The IOP is structured for individuals who need more frequent clinical contact than standard outpatient provides — typically suited for those with opiate use disorder, co-occurring conditions like PTSD, or dual diagnosis presentations that require closer monitoring during early recovery.

Treatment methods include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and group counseling, both delivered in-person or via telehealth. The availability of telehealth is a meaningful option for patients in Bucks or Montgomery County who may have difficulty traveling to the Philadelphia location regularly. Sessions are scheduled across a six-day operating window, with hours beginning as early as 5:00 AM on weekdays.

Who Healing Way Serves

Healing Way accepts several populations that many treatment centers are not equipped to serve. These include pregnant women requiring medically supervised detox and opiate treatment, individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing, women seeking a program designed with their specific clinical needs in mind, and court-ordered participants who require documented treatment participation.

The facility's culturally diverse staff and multilingual services — offered in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Russian — reflect the demographic breadth of the communities it serves across the Philadelphia metro area. For court-ordered patients or families navigating insurance logistics, the acceptance of Medicaid and Medicare significantly reduces the financial barriers to accessing care.

Co-Occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Healing Way treats co-occurring disorders alongside substance use disorder, including trauma, PTSD, and anger management — conditions that frequently appear alongside opiate use disorder and can complicate withdrawal and early treatment if left unaddressed. This dual diagnosis capability means patients are not referred out mid-treatment because of a mental health diagnosis; both conditions are managed within the same program.

This integrated approach is particularly relevant for patients who have struggled to complete treatment elsewhere because their mental health needs were deprioritized. The facility's OTP certification, combined with its ability to treat co-occurring conditions, positions it as a more complete clinical resource for patients in Northeast Philadelphia and the surrounding counties who have complex treatment needs.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options: Medicaid Medicare Self-pay / Cash Self Pay
Accreditations: CARF Opioid Treatment Program (OTP)

Common questions

FAQs About Healing Way

Does Healing Way offer medical detox for opiate use disorder? +

Yes. Medical Detox is one of Healing Way's listed levels of care, and the facility holds an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) certification. This certification authorizes the facility to provide supervised opiate use disorder treatment. Patients requiring withdrawal management before entering outpatient programming can begin at the detox level.

What levels of care are available at Healing Way? +

Healing Way offers three levels of care: Medical Detox, a standard Outpatient Program, and an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP). This continuum allows patients to begin with detox and step down into outpatient treatment without transferring to a different facility.

Does Healing Way accept Medicaid or Medicare? +

Yes. Healing Way accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, as well as self-pay and cash. Patients are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (215) 335-3520 to confirm coverage and discuss payment options.

What areas does Healing Way serve? +

Healing Way's primary service area includes Philadelphia, Montgomery County, and Bucks County in Pennsylvania. The facility is located at 7900 Frankford Avenue in Northeast Philadelphia, and telehealth services extend access for patients who cannot travel to the physical location.

Is Healing Way accredited? +

Yes. Healing Way holds CARF accreditation, which is an internationally recognized standard for behavioral health and addiction treatment programs. It is also certified as an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) by relevant state and federal authorities.

Does Healing Way offer telehealth for addiction treatment? +

Yes. Telehealth is listed as both a therapeutic method and a facility feature at Healing Way. This option is available for patients in the service area who face barriers to attending in-person sessions at the Philadelphia location.

What are Healing Way's hours of operation? +

Healing Way operates Monday through Friday from 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Saturday from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM. The facility is closed Sundays but notes availability upon request. Early morning hours make the program accessible for patients managing work or caregiving responsibilities.

Does Healing Way treat co-occurring mental health conditions alongside addiction? +

Yes. Healing Way treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis conditions, including trauma, PTSD, and anger management alongside substance use disorder. Patients with both a substance use and mental health diagnosis can receive integrated treatment within the same program.

Does Healing Way have services for pregnant women? +

Yes. Pregnant women are listed as one of the populations Healing Way specifically serves. Given that the facility offers Medical Detox and holds OTP certification, it is equipped to address the clinical considerations involved in treating pregnant individuals with opiate use disorder.

What languages are available at Healing Way? +

Healing Way provides services in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, and Russian. The facility's culturally diverse staff supports communication and care for patients from a range of linguistic and cultural backgrounds across the Philadelphia region.