501 South 54th Street, Philadelphia, PA 19143
Located at 501 South 54th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Cedar Avenue program is operated by Hospital of the University of PA.
Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and a federally certified opioid treatment program. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, and substance use disorder counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
Payment options include government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.
| Licensing & accreditation | State substance use treatment agency, State department of health, Hospital licensing authority, The Joint Commission, SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP), Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) |
|---|---|
| Ages accepted | Young Adults, Adults, Seniors |
| Language services | Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing |
| Operated by | Private non-profit organization |
501 South 54th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19143
Facility's own contact215-748-9391 · pennmedicine.org
Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue lists the following levels of care: detox, hospital inpatient, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and methadone clinic (OTP). Services can change, so confirm current programs before admission.
According to SAMHSA data, Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue accepts government funding for substance use treatment, medicare, medicaid, military insurance (tricare), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Your exact coverage depends on your plan and network status. You can check your benefits with your insurer, or call (877) 847-2855 for a free benefits check.
Yes. Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue provides detoxification (medically supervised withdrawal) services, including alcohol detoxification, benzodiazepines detoxification, and opioids detoxification.
Yes. Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue reports accreditation from The Joint Commission. Accreditation means the facility meets independent quality and safety standards.
Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue accepts young adults, adults, and seniors.
Admission usually starts with a phone screening and insurance check, followed by an assessment. You can contact Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue directly at 215-748-9391. To compare Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue with other options and verify your insurance, call our admissions helpline at (877) 847-2855. Our helpline is not affiliated with Hospital of the University of PA – Cedar Avenue.
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