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STR Silver Pines
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Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Primary Level of Care
Offering intensive care with 24/7 monitoring, residential treatment is typically 30 days and can cover multiple levels of care. Length can range from 14 to 90 days typically.
Provider's Policy
Silver Pines is in-network with many insurance companies and can also accept out-of-network benefits from other major insurance providers. We accept Geisinger Health Plan, MHC, Capital, Quest, UPMC, and Allied Trades along with the insurance providers listed below. For those preferring to pay for treatment directly, we offer a private-pay rate. If you have any questions about payment options or treatment, our admissions team can answer them and guide you through the next steps. Note that Silver Pines does not accept Medicaid and Medicare.
About STR Silver Pines
Offering detox and residential treatment for adults navigating substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and primary mental health conditions, STR Silver Pines uses a holistic approach to help clients heal their minds, bodies, and spirits. Their inclusive campus in Mahanoy City has extensive programs that offer tailored care for adults in the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and first responders.
Explore Different Paths for Meaningful Recovery
Using an evidence-based and holistic approach, STR Silver Pines offers psychiatric support, medication management, and therapies like acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT) and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to support healing. Art therapy is led by a master’s-level art therapist, helping clients express themselves with no artistic skill required. Their other offerings include aromatherapy, breathwork, sound therapy, therapeutic drumming, and more, giving clients access to a range of options that resonate with them.
Heal and Rebuild in Comfort
STR Silver Pines provides a comfortable campus with shared and private rooms, designed for healing. With dedicated spaces for group therapy, recreation, and relaxation, clients can connect with others and unwind between sessions. The campus also has a fitness room and outdoor areas for movement and fresh air. Clients receive nourishing chef-prepared meals from a full-service kitchen, with 24/7 self-serve dining stocked with homemade options and easy-to-prepare comfort foods.
Stay Connected and Supported After Treatment
Clients continue to receive support from STR Silver Pines long after discharge. With their alumni program, clients and families can stay connected through support groups, quarterly events, and ongoing check-ins. STR Silver Pines’ alumni program is guided by their principles of connect, commit, and cultivate. They help create meaningful connections between alums, loved ones, and communities, with a strong commitment to supporting individuals through long recovery.
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CARF Accredited
Certified Professionals
Trauma-Informed Care
Center Overview
Treatment Focus
This center treats substance use disorders and mental health conditions. You'll receive individualized care catered to your unique situation and diagnosis, learn practical skills for recovery, and make new connections in a restorative environment.
Joint Commission Accredited
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Insurance Accepted
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Joint Commission Accredited
Licensed by Pennsylvania
ASAM Level 3.7 Certified
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Meet Your Care Team
Brandon Williams
Executive DIrector
LPC
Matthew Sommons
Medical Director
MD
Kyle Mummey
Physician Assistant
MS
Tyler Scicchitano
Physician Assistant
MSPAS, PA-C
Ryan Culver
Director of Nursing
MSN, RN, CTR, PMH-BC
Rita Hartz
Nurse Manager
LPN
Ryan Berger
Director of Operations
MAE, PE, LEED, AP
Andreana Ferrari
Executive Chef
BS, Certified Nutrition Coach
Pate DuBois
Clinical Program Manager
MS, LMFT
Alisha Barnes
Therapist
MS, LPC, CCTP
Zachary Houser
Therapist
CADC
Sarah Mohl
Therapist
MS, CRS
Harry Fisher
Therapist for Veterans + First Responders
BS
Doug Chupasko
Lead Behavioral Health Tech
Deidre Grieder
Art Therapist
MAAT, ATR
Kate Blonsky
Holistic Care Counselor
BS
James Price
Counselor Assistant
Kristen Hudak
Case Manager
CPS
Victoria Jago
Case Manager
CRS
Jennifer Cataldi
Alum Coordinator
Your Care Options
Specializations
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Schizophrenia
Schizophrenia is a chronic mental health condition that can affect thinking, emotions, behavior, and perception of reality.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Drug Addiction
Drug addiction is the excessive and repetitive use of substances, despite harmful consequences to a person's life, health, and relationships.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Trauma
Some traumatic events are so disturbing that they cause long-term mental health problems. Those ongoing issues can also be referred to as "trauma."
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Who We Treat
Older Adults
Addiction and mental health treatment caters to adults 55+ and the age-specific challenges that can come with recovery, wellness, and overall happiness.
Young Adults
Emerging adults ages 18-25 receive treatment catered to the unique challenges of early adulthood, like college, risky behaviors, and vocational struggles.
LGBTQ+
Addiction and mental illnesses in the LGBTQ+ community must be treated with an affirming, safe, and relevant approach, which many centers provide.
Men and Women
Men and women attend treatment for addiction in a co-ed setting, going to therapy groups together to share experiences, struggles, and successes.
Midlife Adults
For adults ages 40+, treatment shifts to focus on the unique challenges, blocks, and risk factors of their age group, and unites peers in a similar community.
Pregnant Women
Addiction and mental health treatment meets the clinical and psychological needs of pregnant women, ensuring they receive optimal care in all areas.
Treatment Services
Detox
Detox fully and safely removes toxic substances from the body, allowing the next steps in treatment to begin with a clean slate.
Detox (on-site with residential)
This is often the first step of addiction treatment. For many people, it's dangerous to detox without proper medical support.
Licensed Primary Mental Health
Some primary care providers offer mental health diagnosis and treatment. This can prevent patients from developing more serious conditions.
Residential
In a residential rehab program, patients live onsite, with access to daily treatment and 24-hour care. An average stay is 30-90 days.
Approaches
Family Involvement
Providers involve family in the treatment of their loved one through family therapy, visits, or both–because addiction is a family disease.
Holistic
A non-medicinal, wellness-focused approach that aims to align the mind, body, and spirit for deep and lasting healing.
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.
Personalized Treatment
The specific needs, histories, and conditions of individual patients receive personalized, highly relevant care throughout their recovery journey.
Twelve Step
Incorporating spirituality, community, and responsibility, 12-Step philosophies prioritize the guidance of a Higher Power and a continuation of 12-Step practices.
Wellness
Wellness philosophies focus on the physical, mental, and spiritual wellness of each patient, helping them restore purpose with natural remedies.
Therapies
1-on-1 Counseling
Patient and therapist meet 1-on-1 to work through difficult emotions and behavioral challenges in a personal, private setting.
Acupuncture
Acupuncture is a traditional practice that involves inserting thin needles into specific points on the body to support health and well-being.
Aromatherapy
Inhaling or topically applying essential oils can help relieve stress, soothe pains, and relieve emotional distress.
Art Therapy
Visual art invites patients to examine the emotions within their work, focusing on the process of creativity and its gentle therapeutic power.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Dialectical Behavior Therapy teaches skills for managing emotions, improving relationships, tolerating distress, and increasing mindfulness.
Didactic Group Therapy
Didactic group therapy uses structured educational sessions to teach participants about mental health, recovery, coping skills, and personal growth.
Expressive Arts
Creative processes like art, writing, or dance use inner creative desires to help boost confidence, emotional growth, and initiate change.
Family Therapy
Family therapy addresses group dynamics within a family system, with a focus on improving communication and interrupting unhealthy relationship patterns.
Group Therapy
Group therapy brings people together in a supportive setting to share experiences, develop skills, and work toward common goals.
Languages
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety
Anxiety is a common mental health condition that can include excessive worry, panic attacks, physical tension, and increased blood pressure.
Bipolar
This mental health condition is characterized by extreme mood swings between depression, mania, and remission.
Codependency
Codependency is a pattern of emotional dependence and controlling behavior. It's most common among people with addicted loved ones.
Depression
Symptoms of depression may include fatigue, a sense of numbness, and loss of interest in activities. This condition can range from mild to severe.
Gambling
Gambling involves risking money or valuables on uncertain outcomes. Problem gambling can lead to financial difficulties, emotional distress, and relationship challenges.
Grief and Loss
Grief is a natural reaction to loss, but severe grief can interfere with your ability to function. You can get treatment for this condition.
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
OCD is characterized by intrusive and distressing thoughts that drive repetitive behaviors. This pattern disrupts daily life and relationships.
Personality Disorders
Personality disorders destabilize the way a person thinks, feels, and behaves. If untreated, they can undermine relationships and lead to severe distress.
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
PTSD is a long-term mental health issue caused by a disturbing event or events. Symptoms include anxiety, dissociation, flashbacks, and intrusive thoughts.
Substances We Treat
Alcohol
Using alcohol as a coping mechanism, or drinking excessively throughout the week, signals an alcohol use disorder.
Benzodiazepines
Benzodiazepines are prescribed to treat anxiety, insomnia, and seizures. They can be habit-forming and may cause drowsiness, memory problems, and dependence.
Chronic Relapse
Consistent relapse occurs repeatedly, after partial recovery from addiction. This condition requires long-term treatment.
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 is a stimulant with euphoric effects. Agitation, muscle ticks, psychosis, and heart issues are common symptoms of cocaine use.
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 is a highly addictive opioid that produces feelings of euphoria and relaxation. Its use carries serious risks, including overdose and dependence.
Marijuana
Marijuana is a psychoactive substance derived from cannabis. It can affect mood, memory, coordination, and perception, with varying effects between individuals.
Methamphetamine
Methamphetamine is a powerful stimulant that increases energy and alertness. Repeated use can lead to addiction and significant physical and mental health risks.
Aftercare
Care Designed for Your Needs
Personal Amenities
Amenities
Special Considerations
Flexible technology policies
Centers with flexible technology policies allow professionals to stay in touch with work and give patients a greater sense of connection and normalcy.
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.
LGBTQ group
Group therapy unites LGBTQ+ patients in a safe and culturally competent setting, encouraging peer support under the expert leadership of a therapist.
Activities
Yoga
Yoga is both a physical and spiritual practice. It includes a flow of movement, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Off-Site Activities
Smoking and Vaping Policy
Learn More About the Center
What is Nutrition Therapy?
Learn how STR Silver Pines uses nutrition therapy to support the treatment journey.
Why Measuring Mental Health Treatment Outcomes Matters
Understand BASIS-24 and how STR Silver Pines uses it to deliver better care.
The Benefits of Holistic Treatment
Explore different holistic approaches used at STR Silver Pines.
The Impact of LGBTQIA+ Affirming Care in Treatment
Read about how LGBTQIA+ individuals are affected by trauma and how inclusive care helps.