

Roxbury - Shippensburg
Roxbury - Shippensburg
Roxbury - Shippensburg
About Roxbury - Shippensburg
Serving the region since 1984, Roxbury - Shippensburg runs 3 inpatient programs. They have an adult acute psychiatric unit for conditions such as depression, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, with stays of 5 to 15 days. They also have an adolescent psychiatric unit for ages 13 to 17, with stays of 7 to 10 days, and an adult substance use unit with medically supervised detox and rehab, with stays of 14 to 90 days. Length of stay depends on each patient's needs.
Psychiatric Care and Therapies
All units have 24-hour nursing and physician coverage. Care includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, small-group therapy, and individual and family therapy as clinically indicated. Recreational, art, and music therapies are part of the daily schedule, and adolescents have an on-site teacher during the school year. Patients leave with a detailed discharge plan and crisis plan.
Medication-Assisted Treatment Options
The substance use unit uses buprenorphine to manage opioid withdrawal during detox and offers maintenance options including Sublocade, Vivitrol, Brixadi, and oral naltrexone. Programming includes 12-Step groups and SMART Recovery alongside individual, group, and family counseling. Patients who continue buprenorphine or Brixadi after discharge are referred to an outpatient provider.
Center Overview

Supportive Medication for Recovery
Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is an evidence-based approach that pairs FDA-approved medications with counseling to treat addiction. The medications are used to reduce cravings, ease withdrawal symptoms, or block the effects of substances. More about MAT
Methadone
Naltrexone
Buprenorphine
Note: Treatment centers offer different forms of MAT—such as oral tablets, dissolvable films, or monthly injections—and their policies can vary based on state regulations, provider preferences, and insurance coverage. Because of these differences, it's best to contact the center directly to learn what options are available and what might be right for your situation.


