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People Acting to Help (PATH)

Philadelphia, PA

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Philadelphia, PA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to People Acting to Help (PAT...: 215-728-4600

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About People Acting to Help (PATH)

Private nonprofit organization providing comprehensive treatment for adults and adolescents with mental health and substance use disorders. Individualized care plans offered.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private non-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

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
Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Droperidol, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Trifluoperazine + 15 more
Recovery supports
Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency mobile/off-site services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
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: Medicare; Medicaid; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Contact & Location

Address

1919 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111

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Facility direct line

215-728-4600

Frequently Asked Questions

Does People Acting to Help (PATH) accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, People Acting to Help (PATH) accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific PA Medicaid plan. Call 215-728-4600 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does People Acting to Help (PATH) offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does People Acting to Help (PATH) have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does People Acting to Help (PATH) use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy.
How do I start treatment at People Acting to Help (PATH)?
Call the facility directly at 215-728-4600 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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