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The Barry Robinson Center

Wilkes Barre, PA

SAMHSA Verified PHP MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Wilkes Barre, PA · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About The Barry Robinson Center

The Barry Robinson Center provides treatment for boys and girls ages 6-17. They specialize in treating mental health issues and offer a dual diagnosis program for teens with substance abuse issues.The Center also offers community-based services including a treatment foster care program and ABA services.The Barry Robinson Center is very supportive and understanding of children and teens with military-connected family, as the majority of the employees at Barry Robinson have served in the military. The Barry Robinson Center provides a holistic environment that sets children, teens, and families on the path to healing. The connection that grows between the residents and the staff is the fuel that drives the entire program. Many of the residents have similar backgrounds and can relate to each other. The Barry Robinson Center provides personalized plans and therapies tailored to the individual’s needs.They match a therapist to the specialized area of need. Barry Robinson supplies a wide array of licensed therapists including social workers, marriage and family therapists, professional counselors, recreational therapists, and music and art therapists. Residents will have the opportunity to engage in numerous therapies like individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, family counseling, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and recreation therapy. In addition, residents can learn coping skills through activities such as painting, singing in the choir, or grooming a horse.
The Residential treatment campus is located in Norfolk, Virginia. The program lasts 4-6 months. Residents stay in dorm-like bedrooms with colorful murals on the wall and cozy common areas to hang out in. The 32-acre campus provides a safe and serene setting to help youth and their families overcome emotional behavior difficulties.

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
PHP · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
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)
Medications used
Nicotine replacement
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: County or local government funds; Community Service Block Grants; Medicare; Medicaid; Other State funds; Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

21 Academy Street, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does The Barry Robinson Center accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, The Barry Robinson Center accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific PA Medicaid plan. Call Message Us to verify your benefits.
What level of care does The Barry Robinson Center offer?
This facility offers: PHP, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient, Partial hospitalization/day treatment. 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 The Barry Robinson Center have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: 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).
What therapy methods does The Barry Robinson Center use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at The Barry Robinson Center?
Call the facility directly at Message Us 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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