Addiction and substance use disorder treatment

Addiction is a treatable, chronic medical disease involving complex interactions among brain circuits, genetics, the environment, and an individual’s life experiences. At Penn Medicine, we are committed to addressing addiction as a treatable medical condition through compassionate care and comprehensive treatment options. Our offerings include inpatient and outpatient programs, medication-assisted treatment, and seamless coordination of care across services. While these treatments form the cornerstone of our approach, here you’ll find information about our partnerships with community organizations and the resources available to support you and your family their recovery journey.

Community partnerships and resources

Penn Medicine is proud to collaborate with local organizations and individuals to address opioid addiction and create a supportive recovery community. Through innovative programs, access to life-saving overdose intervention medications, and community support initiatives, we work together to save lives and provide compassionate care for those impacted by addiction.

Lancaster County Joining Forces

Lancaster County Joining Forces is a collection of organizations and individuals working together to save lives and create a community that supports recovery for those affected by opioid addiction. The Joining Forces partnership uses a strategic approach to strengthen the work each partner does separately, which allows us to identify gaps in services and treatments so we can save more lives together.

Joining Forces for Children, a program of Lancaster County Joining Forces, is focused on caring for children impacted by addiction. This program works to enhance communication and collaboration among service providers and identify opportunities to increase access to evidence-based, trauma-informed services and support for children impacted by addiction disorders. As part of the program, a family advocate provides individualized resource navigation for children and their caregivers.

Naloxone access

Naloxone (brand name NARCAN®) is a medicine that can save someone’s life by reversing opioid related overdoses. Penn Medicine works with medical professionals and community organizations to provide and distribute naloxone to the community. You can also get naloxone at your local pharmacy or have it mailed to your home.

Recovery support

Penn Medicine helps organize support groups and events through the Lancaster County Recovery Alliance. This coalition is dedicated to supporting addiction recovery and reducing the stigma of being in recovery.

Penn Medicine is dedicated to assisting you and your loved ones in taking the first steps toward recovery, even if that means seeking help outside of our hospitals or centers. For immediate support, you can search for an addiction treatment provider or call 1-800-662-4357.