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Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients

It is not unusual for persons with HIV/AIDS to end up in a drug rehab facility in search of help for serious addiction issues. Sometimes people who abuse drugs and alcohol are predisposed to such diseases due to certain circumstances which afflict the drug culture such as sharing dirty needles to inject drugs or becoming involved in risky sexual behavior because of lowered sexual inhibitions caused by drug use. Persons with HIV/AIDS should have effective rehabilitation just like any otherwise healthy addicted person. Drug treatment centers that accept and cater to persons with HIV/AIDS provide specialized care to address any health issues that may come up in the course of treatment. This way, any physical barriers to recovery are resolved so that they can overcome their addiction and maintain a drug-free lifestyle.

Specialized in Hiv and Aids Patients category listings in Somerset, Pennsylvania:

  • Genesis
    Genesis is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program that is located at:

    2901 North 6th Street
    Harrisburg, PA. 17102
    717-232-6981 x3012

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Outpatient Treatment, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Men Only, Dui/Dwi Offender Programs, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket), Medicaid Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid, Private or Personal Health Insurance, Payment Assistance (based on Facility)
  • Sojourner House
    Sojourner House is a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility that is located at:

    5460 Penn Avenue
    Pittsburgh, PA. 15206
    412-441-7783 x11

    Treatment Services: Substance Abuse Programs, Residential Long-Term Treatment that is 30 days or longer, Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Seniors/Older Adult Services, Caters to Pregnant/Postpartum Women, Women Only, Residential Beds For Clients with Children, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Medicaid Coverage, State Financed Insurance besides Medicaid
  • Gaudenzia Inc
    Gaudenzia Inc is a Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center that is located at:

    3025 North Broad Street
    Philadelphia, PA. 19132
    215-223-9460 x2402

    Treatment Services: Co-Occurring Mental with Substance Abuse Issues, Specialized in Hiv/Aids Patients, Specialized in Alternative Lifestyle, Criminal Justice Client Programs
    Payment Options: Self Pay (Out of Pocket)