Scranton Counseling Center

Scranton Counseling Center delivers inclusive mental health and co-occurring substance use care for children, adolescents, and adults across Lackawanna, Susquehanna, and surrounding counties. As a nonprofit, the center offers outpatient therapy, mobile and school-based services, early intervention, and adult crisis stabilization through a 24/7 walk-in unit. Programs span from early childhood to adulthood, supporting recovery through community-based, person-centered services that promote dignity, autonomy, and wellness.
Treatment at the center begins with a comprehensive assessment to create tailored care plans that align with each person’s strengths, goals, and needs. Licensed staff deliver individual, group, and family therapy supported by psychiatric services, case management, and psychological assessments. Specialized therapies such as multisystemic therapy (MST), play therapy, and psychiatric rehabilitation build coping skills and emotional resilience. Clients receive care in homes, schools, outpatient settings, or via telehealth to ensure flexible, accessible support.
Their 8-bed Crisis Receiving and Stabilization Unit offers a safe, unlocked space for adults to receive 24-hour care for up to three days, with supervision, medication support, and therapy. Clients must be independent in daily routines and bring their own medications. Its interventions such as Katie’s Place Clubhouse and the Possibilities Program provide structured daytime activities to help individuals build work, life, and social skills. From walk-in services to long-term rehabilitation, the center fosters stability and meaningful progress in everyday settings.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Scranton Counseling Center provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Scranton Counseling Center offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Scranton Counseling Center works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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