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Water Gap Wellness

East Stroudsburg, PA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission PHP MAT Dual Dx

PHP · MAT · Dual Dx center · in East Stroudsburg, PA · Accepts Private · TRICARE · Serves seniors.

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About Water Gap Wellness

Located on over 100 acres nestled in the Appalachian Mountains, Water Gap Wellness serves individuals who have a primary mental health diagnoses, substance use disorder, or co-occurring disorders. They offer a Day Treatment (PHP) and an intensive outpatient program (IOP) along with sober living on the campus. Water Gap Wellness will soon also have on-site detox and residential services in the near future. Their holistic approach is designed to restore balance and re-calibrate the mind, body, and spirit through a combination of masterfully-planned clinical sessions and extraordinary experiential experiences. A typical day can include individual sessions and group therapy as well as adventurous activities like hiking up the Appalachian Trail, playing disc golf or regular golf on the on-site golf course, engaging in art and music therapies, evening fires by the stars, yoga, tai chi, and so much more.
The historic Water Gap Wellness Inn is known for its breathtaking sunrises and sunsets. The Water Gap Wellness Inn offers a perfect haven for healing with a private golf course, walking trails, exercise gym, sand volleyball court, indoor pool, and private reading nooks.

Classified as partial hospitalization/day treatment. private for-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
Service settings
Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Trifluoperazine + 15 more
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance; Cash or self-payment

Contact & Location

Address

232 Independence Road, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

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Facility direct line

(888) 853-3369

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Water Gap Wellness accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call (888) 853-3369 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other PA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does Water Gap Wellness offer?
This facility offers: PHP, MAT, Dual Dx. Service settings include: 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 Water Gap Wellness have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Water Gap Wellness use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Water Gap Wellness?
Call the facility directly at (888) 853-3369 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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