Located at 410 Bath Road in Bristol, Pennsylvania, Gaudenzia Inc – Lower Bucks is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Lower Bucks program is operated by Gaudenzia Inc.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), residential (inpatient) treatment, hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, motivational interviewing, and relapse prevention. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Gaudenzia Inc – Lower Bucks accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicaid, private health insurance, cash or self-payment, and state-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid. Payment assistance may be available, so ask the facility for details. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, clients who have experienced sexual abuse, and clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Gaudenzia Inc – Lower Bucks is accredited by Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and drug Enforcement Agency (DEA).
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.