White Deer Run Lancaster

53 North West End Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17603

Est. 1969 3 care levels
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About White Deer Run Lancaster

  • Location: Lancaster, PA
  • Levels of Care: Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Detox
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About White Deer Run Lancaster

White Deer Run in Lancaster, Pennsylvania helps men who are struggling with substance use disorders and certain co-occurring mental health disorders. They treat co-occurring depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), and attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). White Deer Run provides detox, residential, intensive outpatient (IOP), outpatient, and telehealth services.
Each client at White Deer Run begins with a psychiatric evaluation. They offer medically monitored detox and medication-assisted treatment with vivitrol and buprenorphine as needed. In White Deer Run Lancaster’s residential program, all clinical staff collaborate to create individualized treatment plans for the client. They additionally offer 2 levels of outpatient care at their York, Pennsylvania location (30 minutes outside of Lancaster): IOP and outpatient care. Their IOP offers 9 hours of therapy per week, while their outpatient care provides 2-hour group therapy sessions 1-2x weekly. White Deer Run’s telehealth program provides evidence-based care 3 days weekly, 3 hours each day.
White Deer Run’s collaborative staff includes psychiatrists, nurses, masters-level therapists and counselors, and social workers. They provide therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), motivational interviewing, rational emotive behavioral therapy (REBT), and choice therapy. Their program is 12-Step based and includes 12-Step meetings and sponsorships. Clients have the option to participate in 1:1, group, and family therapy. Group therapy can go over topics such as gender-specific issues and relapse prevention. White Deer Run offers specialized anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and anger management groups. They also offer life skills development, self-care, and coping strategy building.
White Deer Run’s residential program includes regular family therapy or on an as needed basis. Sessions focus on healing family connections, improving healthy communication, and discussing the effects of addiction. White Deer Run offers continuing care post-residential treatment, and they start planning for discharge at the beginning of the program. White Deer Run is in the Veteran Affairs Community Care Network.

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 White Deer Run Lancaster provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Men Only

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Detoxification Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Residential/24-hour residential Residential detoxification Long-term residential Short-term residential
Buprenorphine used in Treatment Naltrexone used in Treatment
Other contracted prescribing entity
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
Other contracted prescribing entity
Buprenorphine maintenance Federally-certified Opioid Treatment Program Prescribes buprenorphine Prescribes naltrexone Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere Lofexidine or Clonidine detoxification
Buprenorphine with naloxone Buprenorphine without naloxone Naltrexone (oral) Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable) Clonidine Medication for mental disorders Nicotine replacement Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation
Brief intervention Cognitive behavioral therapy Motivational interviewing Relapse prevention Substance use disorder counseling Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Private for-profit organization
State Substance use treatment agency State mental health department Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP) Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Medicaid Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
Adult men Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced sexual abuse Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma
Comprehensive mental health assessment Comprehensive substance use assessment Complete medical history/physical exam Screening for tobacco use Screening for substance use Screening for mental disorders
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing Drug or alcohol urine screening STD testing TB screening Metabolic syndrome monitoring Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Aftercare/continuing care Discharge Planning Naloxone and overdose education Outcome follow-up after discharge
Self-help groups Housing services Assistance with obtaining social services
Alcohol Detoxification Benzodiazepines Detoxification Opioids detoxification Medication routinely used during detoxification
Hepatitis education, counseling, or support Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis Substance use disorder education Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling Individual counseling Group counseling Family counseling Marital/couples counseling
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Adults
Male
Vaping not permitted
Case management service Mental health services Social skills development Transportation assistance Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at White Deer Run Lancaster

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy, typically 30 days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

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.

White Deer Run Lancaster offers 3 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 3 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. White Deer Run Lancaster works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

53 North West End Avenue, Lancaster, PA, 17603

Quick Facts

Program30 days
Capacity16-30 beds
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Insurance24 accepted

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Levels of Care

Available treatment intensities

Treatment Philosophy

Gender-Specific Individual Treatment Twelve Step Medical

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Opioids Prescription Drugs Benzodiazepines Cocaine Heroin Marijuana

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Frequently Asked Questions

White Deer Run Lancaster accepts 24 insurance providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan. Call (833) 567-5838 for free verification.

White Deer Run Lancaster offers Residential Rehab, Co-Occurring Mental Health, Detox, with therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Family Therapy, Group Therapy. Plans are individualized.

Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance. Most major insurance is accepted. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free cost estimate.

Yes. Browse all centers in PA or call (833) 567-5838 for recommendations.

Treatment starts with a comprehensive assessment, then a personalized plan with individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods. Programs typically last 30 days. Aftercare planning ensures ongoing support.

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