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Harwood House

Upper Darby, PA

SAMHSA Verified Inpatient MAT

Inpatient · MAT center · in Upper Darby, PA · Accepts Medicaid · Serves trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Harwood House: (610) 853-3440

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About Harwood House

Harwood House is a non-profit halfway house in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, helping adult men recover from substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders. Serving the community since 1975, the program offers a safe, supportive place to rebuild life. Stays range from three to six months, with structured care and regular reviews to ensure steady progress.
The program uses evidence-based therapies including individual and group counseling, relapse prevention, and the illness management and recovery (IMR) model. Clients also engage in life skills training, mindfulness, yoga, and trauma support through the men’s trauma, recovery and empowerment model (M-TREM). This approach helps residents manage symptoms, build goals, and prepare for lasting recovery.
Harwood House provides supportive, home-style living in a safe environment. Residents receive health and nutrition education and weekly in-house psychiatric consults. The structured setting promotes healing and independence while preparing individuals for reintegration into the community.

Private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · MAT
Service settings
Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential
Therapy approaches
Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation
Age groups
Young Adults, Adults
Special populations
Adult men, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma
Medications used
Acamprosate (Campral®), Disulfiram, Buprenorphine with naloxone, Buprenorphine without naloxone, Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable), Naltrexone (oral), Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable), Medications for HIV treatment, Medications for Hepatitis C treatment, Clonidine + 4 more
Recovery supports
Self-help groups, Housing services, Assistance with obtaining social services, Mentoring/peer support
Facility operation
Private non-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicaid; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

9200 West Chester Pike, Upper Darby, PA 19082

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Facility direct line

(610) 853-3440

Photos

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Harwood House accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Harwood House accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific PA Medicaid plan. Call (610) 853-3440 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Harwood House offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, MAT. Service settings include: Residential/24-hour residential, Long-term residential. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Transitional housing, halfway house, or sober home.
Does Harwood House have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Adult men, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma.
What therapy methods does Harwood House use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Anger management, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Substance use disorder counseling, Trauma-related counseling, 12-step facilitation.
How do I start treatment at Harwood House?
Call the facility directly at (610) 853-3440 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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