Retreat at White Birch

About Retreat at White Birch

The Retreat at White Birch is a drug and alcohol treatment provider in Carbondale, Pennsylvania, licensed by the state Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs. They run a residential program in nearby Simpson, plus an outpatient office in Carbondale that serves both adolescents and adults with partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and ongoing therapy and counseling. Their approach is rooted in abstinence and the 12 Steps, with a strong emphasis on teaching people to lean on community resources to stay sober. They accept private funding and Medicaid managed care, and they hold contracts with many Pennsylvania counties and several private insurers.

The residential program is built for adults who have finished a rehab program within the past year and are ready for the next stage. Residents must be able to care for themselves, and they receive meals, transportation, individual and group counseling, family sessions, and relapse prevention education. The program also covers life skills, employment training, and 12-Step meetings. Completing it takes at least 90 days and a set of practical milestones, including finding a job, opening a bank account, securing an AA or NA sponsor and home group, and building a home plan and an aftercare plan. On the outpatient side, partial hospitalization meets three to five days a week for people who need closer monitoring but have a stable place to live, while intensive outpatient focuses on relapse prevention and is scheduled around work or school.