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Gaudenzia Babies and Children First Services

Substance Use

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Outpatient

Primary Level of Care

Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Some centers offer intensive outpatient program (IOP), which falls between inpatient care and traditional outpatient service.

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Insurance

Provider's Policy

We accept Medicaid plans, certain types of commercial insurance, and can assist with county funding.

Gaudenzia's Babies and Children First Services for Erie County Women provides prevention and recovery support for women and families affected by substance use and co-occurring disorders. As part of Gaudenzia's statewide network of behavioral health programs, this initiative focuses on early intervention, education, and healing for women navigating substance use challenges during and after pregnancy.

Specialized Programs for Women and Children

The program offers outreach, education, referrals, and consultation services to pregnant, postpartum, and parenting women who are using substances, at risk of use, or living in homes impacted by use. It also supports children and teens up to age 17 who are using, at risk, or affected by a parent's substance use. Services are designed to strengthen family systems and include opportunities for male partners to participate in in-home education and supportive activities.

Affordable, Accessible Pathways to Long-Term Recovery

Babies and Children First Services accepts Medicaid and select commercial insurance and can assist families in securing county funding for coverage. The program is grounded in the belief that addiction affects entire families, but that recovery and healing are possible. Its mission is to provide accessible, compassionate support that empowers women and helps create healthier futures for their children.

AT A GLANCE

Center Overview

Location
521 W 7th St, Erie, PA 16502 View Map
Primary Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental healt...

Treatment Focus

This center treats substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health conditions. Your treatment plan addresses each condition at once with personalized, compassionate care for comprehensive healing.

Accreditation
CARF

CARF Accredited

CARF stands for the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities. It's an independent, non-profit organization that provides accreditation services for a variety of healthcare services. To be accredited means that the program meets their standards for quality, effectiveness, and person-centered care.

Typical Program Length
30 days
Founded in 1968
58 years in business
Conditions We Treat
Perinatal Mental Health
Substance Use We Treat
Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Co-Occurring Disorders, Cocaine +7 More
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How to pay

Insurance Accepted

Provider's Policy: We accept Medicaid plans, certain types of commercial insurance, and can assist with county funding.
(814) 217-1717
Private Pay Option

Cash Pay Rates

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Care Options

Levels of Care

Everyone's recovery journey is unique. Whether it looks like residential rehab for 30 days, an outpatient program, or virtual therapy, you can find a level of care that fits your needs.
Detox
Not Offered at This Center
Typically the initial stage of treatment for substance use, focusing on medically supervised management of withdrawal symptoms.
Residential Rehab
Not Offered at This Center
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential substance use treatment is typically 30 days. Length can range from 14 to 90 days.
Sober Living
Not Offered at This Center
Transitional housing designed to support individuals recovering from substance use disorders offering a safe, supportive and structured environment for practicing long-term sobriety, while reintegrating back into daily living.
Outpatient
Outpatient treatment offers flexible therapeutic and medical care without the need to stay overnight in a hospital or inpatient facility. Outpatient care typically offers a range of therapies and medical interventions individuals can attend alongside daily life.
Virtual & In-Home Care
The delivery of therapeutic services utilizing technology such as video conferencing, online messaging or phone calls, allowing for flexibility, comfort and increased access to care.
Co-Occurring Mental Health
Treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders, which affect the majority of individuals diagnosed, integrates care for mental health conditions with primary substance use. Personalized care plans are crafted to effectively address each condition simultaneously, optimizing the healing process.
Treatment

Your Care Options

Specializations

Women
Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women

Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.

Who We Treat

Women
Adolescents

Adolescents

Teens receive the treatment they need for mental health disorders and addiction, with the added support of educational and vocational services.

Children

Children

Treatment for children incorporates the psychiatric care they need and education, often led by on-site teachers to keep children on track with school.

Pregnant Women

Pregnant Women

Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.

Women only

Women only

Women attend treatment in a gender-specific facility, with treatment delivered in a safe, nourishing, and supportive environment for greater comfort.

Girls
Boys

Approaches

Family Involvement

Family Involvement

Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.

Gender-Specific

Gender-Specific

Separate treatment for men or women can create strong peer connections and remove barriers related to trauma, shame, and gender-specific nuances.

Individual Treatment

Individual Treatment

Individual care meets the needs of each patient, using personalized treatment to provide them the most relevant care and greatest chance of success.

Therapies

1-on-1 Counseling

1-on-1 Counseling

Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.

Family Therapy

Family Therapy

Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.

Psychoeducation

Psychoeducation

This method combines treatment with education, teaching patients about different paths toward recovery. This empowers them to make more effective decisions.

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse Prevention Counseling

Relapse prevention counselors teach patients to recognize the signs of relapse and reduce their risk.

Languages

English

Conditions We Treat

Perinatal Mental Health

Substances We Treat

Alcohol

Alcohol

Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines

Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety and sleep issues. They are highly habit forming, and their abuse can cause mood changes and poor judgement.

Co-Occurring Disorders

Co-Occurring Disorders

A person with multiple mental health diagnoses, such as addiction and depression, has co-occurring disorders also called dual diagnosis.

Cocaine

Cocaine

Cocaine is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine abuse.

Drug Addiction

Drug Addiction

Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.

Heroin

Heroin

Heroin is a highly addictive and illegal opioid. It can cause insomnia, collapsed veins, heart issues, and additional mental health issues.

Ketamine
Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine

Methamphetamine, or meth, increases energy, agitation, and paranoia. Long-term use can result in severe physical and mental health issues.

Opioids

Opioids

Opioids produce pain-relief and euphoria, which can lead to addiction. This class of drugs includes prescribed medication and the illegal drug heroin.

Experience

Care Designed for Your Needs

Special Considerations

Family Program
Gender-specific groups

Gender-specific groups

Patients in gender-specific groups gain the opportunity to discuss challenges unique to their gender in a comfortable, safe setting conducive to healing.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Further Research

The following therapies are included: 1-on-1 counseling, family therapy and more.
Erie, Pennsylvania, United States.
We accept Medicaid plans, certain types of commercial insurance, and can assist with county funding.
The typical length is 30 days.
Gaudenzia Babies and Children First Services provides outpatient, in-home and more.

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