New Directions Healthcare

New Directions Healthcare provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 306 West 11th Street in Erie, Pennsylvania. It is a private provider.

Levels of care offered here include standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as anger management, brief intervention, cognitive behavioral therapy, contingency management/motivational incentives, and motivational interviewing. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

New Directions Healthcare accepts 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. It offers specialized groups for young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, seniors or older adults, and veterans. Services are available in Spanish. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

New Directions Healthcare 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 SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).

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