Esper Treatment Center

Located at 25 West 18th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania, Esper Treatment Center is a private addiction treatment provider.

Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, and co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone.

Esper Treatment Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. A sliding fee scale based on income is available. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, veterans, and criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients. Services are available in Spanish.

Esper Treatment Center is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state department of health, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), and drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.