12-Step Programs in Pennsylvania
Medically reviewed by NWVCIL Editorial TeamLast reviewed: May 2026
Our directory lists 329 12-step programs across Pennsylvania, with the largest concentrations in Philadelphia (35), Pittsburgh (17) and Erie (10).
12-Step Programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) provide peer support, structured recovery framework, and proven principles for lasting sobriety. Many treatment centers integrate 12-step facilitation into their programs.
Treatment landscape in Pennsylvania:
- Pennsylvania recorded 4,757 drug overdose deaths in 2023 at 37.1 per 100,000 (CDC NCHS).
- 310 buprenorphine providers and 71 methadone Narcotic Treatment Programs serve the state; Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, and Erie anchor access.
- Pennsylvania Medical Assistance covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone without prior authorization.
- The Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) funds 45+ Centers of Excellence that coordinate MAT placement statewide.
12-Step in Pennsylvania — By the Numbers
37.1
per 100,000 drug overdose mortality (CDC 2023)
4,757
total overdose deaths in Pennsylvania (2023)
479
verified facilities in our directory
393 / 479
facilities offering telehealth
409
accept Medicaid for treatment
71
SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Programs
Top cities by buprenorphine provider density
Philadelphia (38) · Pittsburgh (18) · Erie (11)
Sources: CDC NCHS Drug Overdose Mortality (2023) · SAMHSA Treatment Locator · NWVCIL directory snapshot, May 2026
Pennsylvania Medical Assistance (PA MA)
PA Medical Assistance covers methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone without prior authorization; the state funds Centers of Excellence for MAT coordination.
State regulations
Pennsylvania Department of Drug and Alcohol Programs (DDAP) licenses Narcotic Treatment Programs; the state operates 45+ COEs that coordinate MAT placement.
How to access MAT in Pennsylvania
The 45+ Opioid Use Disorder Centers of Excellence coordinate MAT, case management, and warm-handoff to community providers, prioritizing pregnant women and overdose survivors.
- Cash or self-payment276
- Medicaid239
- Private health insurance239
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs148
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid144
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)85
- Outpatient204
- Regular outpatient treatment195
- Intensive outpatient treatment155
- Outpatient methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment123
- Residential/24-hour residential114
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12-Step Treatment Providers in Pennsylvania
12-step programs in Pennsylvania
Philadelphia · 35 centers

Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha
Philadelphia, PA
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Healing Way
Philadelphia, PA
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Hospital of the University of Penn
Philadelphia, PA
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John F Kennedy Behavioral Health
Philadelphia, PA
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Kensington Hospital
Philadelphia, PA
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Kirkbride Center
Philadelphia, PA
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Livengrin Foundation Inc
Philadelphia, PA
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Mazzoni Center
Philadelphia, PA
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Providence Treatment
Philadelphia, PA
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Self Help Movement Inc
Philadelphia, PA
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Limitless Recovery LLC
Philadelphia, PA
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High Focus Centers
Philadelphia, PA
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Behavioral Wellness Center
Philadelphia, PA
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Behavioral Wellness Center
Philadelphia, PA
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Consortium Inc
Philadelphia, PA
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Gaudenzia DRC Inc
Philadelphia, PA
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Greater Philadelphia Asian Social Serv
Philadelphia, PA
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Penn Presbyterian Medical Center
Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC)
Philadelphia, PA
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Philadelphia VA Medical Center (PVAMC)
Philadelphia, PA
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Asociacion Puertorriquenos en Marcha
Philadelphia, PA
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Gaudenzia Inc
Philadelphia, PA
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Malvern Treatment Centers
Philadelphia, PA
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Behavorial Center At Girard
Philadelphia, PA
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Family Center of Thomas Jefferson Univ
Philadelphia, PA
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Gaudenzia
Philadelphia, PA
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Interim House West Inc
Philadelphia, PA
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My Sisters Place
Philadelphia, PA
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North Philadelphia Health Systems
Philadelphia, PA
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North Philadelphia Health Systems
Philadelphia, PA
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SOAR Corporation
Philadelphia, PA
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Pittsburgh · 17 centers

Greenbriar Treatment Center
Pittsburgh, PA
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Jade Wellness Center
Pittsburgh, PA
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Pyramid Healthcare Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
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Allied Addiction Recovery LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
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GRC Advanced Recovery Network
Pittsburgh, PA
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GRC Advanced Recovery Network
Pittsburgh, PA
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Progressive Medical Specialists Inc
Pittsburgh, PA
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Allied Addiction Recovery LLC
Pittsburgh, PA
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Gateway Rehab
Pittsburgh, PA
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Greenbriar Treatment Center
Pittsburgh, PA
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Greenbriar Treatment Center
Pittsburgh, PA
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Salvation Army
Pittsburgh, PA
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Sojourner House
Pittsburgh, PA
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Erie · 10 centers

Mill Creek Community Hospital
Erie, PA
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New Directions Healthcare
Erie, PA
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Gaudenzia Inc
Erie, PA
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Gaudenzia Inc
Erie, PA
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Gateway Erie
Erie, PA
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Gaudenzia Inc
Erie, PA
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Washington · 8 centers

Allied Addiction Recovery LLC
Washington, PA
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CARE Center Inc
Washington, PA
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Greenbriar Treatment Center
Washington, PA
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Greenbriar Treatment Center
Washington, PA
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Greenbriar Treatment Center
Washington, PA
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Greenbriar Treatment Center
Washington, PA
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Abstinent Living at the Turning Point
Washington, PA
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Abstinent Liv at the Turning Point
Washington, PA
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Altoona · 6 centers

Phoenix Domus LLC
Altoona, PA
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Dolminis
Altoona, PA
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Pyramid Healthcare Inc
Altoona, PA
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Pyramid Healthcare Inc
Altoona, PA
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James E Van Zandt VA Medical Center
Altoona, PA
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Bethlehem · 6 centers

Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Bethlehem, PA
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Livengrin Counseling Center
Bethlehem, PA
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Mid Atlantic Rehabilitation Services
Bethlehem, PA
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Lehigh County Center for Recovery
Bethlehem, PA
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Butler · 6 centers

Ellen OBrien Gaiser Addiction Center
Butler, PA
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Butler VA Healthcare System
Butler, PA
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Ellen OBrien Gaiser Addiction Center
Butler, PA
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Foundations Medical Services
Butler, PA
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Butler Regional Recovery Program
Butler, PA
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Butler Regional Recovery Program
Butler, PA
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Lancaster · 6 centers

Blueprints For Addiction Recovery Inc
Lancaster, PA
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Spanish American Civic Association
Lancaster, PA
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Gate House Behavioral Health Services
Lancaster, PA
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Nuestra Clinica
Lancaster, PA
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York · 5 centers

Colonial Park
York, PA
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Gaudenzia Inc
York, PA
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Norristown · 4 centers

Avenues Recovery Center at
Norristown, PA
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Eagleville Hospital
Norristown, PA
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Uniontown · 4 centers

Angels Light Addiction Specialists
Uniontown, PA
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Good Works Life Recovery House
Uniontown, PA
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Fayette Cnty Drug/Alc Commission Inc
Uniontown, PA
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Southwestern Behavioral Care Inc
Uniontown, PA
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Doylestown · 3 centers

Aldie Counseling Center
Doylestown, PA
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Easton · 3 centers

Recovery Cove
Easton, PA
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Holcomb Behavioral Health Systems
Easton, PA
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Greensburg · 3 centers

Gateway Rehab
Greensburg, PA
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Allied Addiction Recovery LLC
Greensburg, PA
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Clear Day Treatment of Westmoreland
Greensburg, PA
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Harrisburg · 3 centers

Genesis House Inc
Harrisburg, PA
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Pennsylvania Counseling Services
Harrisburg, PA
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Evergreen House of Catholic Charities
Harrisburg, PA
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King of Prussia · 3 centers

North Star Treatment Services
King of Prussia, PA
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Blueview Recovery
King of Prussia, PA
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Lake Ariel · 3 centers

Avenues Recovery Center at Lake Ariel
Lake Ariel, PA
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Langhorne · 3 centers

Banyan Philadelphia
Langhorne, PA
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Silver Linings Recovery Center
Langhorne, PA
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Levittown · 3 centers

Steps to Recovery
Levittown, PA
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215 Health LLC
Levittown, PA
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SOAR Corporation
Levittown, PA
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Meadville · 3 centers

French Creek Recovery Center
Meadville, PA
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Crawford County Drug and Alcohol
Meadville, PA
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Stepping Stones Unit at
Meadville, PA
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Mechanicsburg · 3 centers

Arkview Recovery Center
Mechanicsburg, PA
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Media · 3 centers

Providence Treatment
Media, PA
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Mirmont Treatment Center
Media, PA
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R and D Center
Media, PA
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Pottstown · 3 centers

Pottstown Comprehensive Treatment Ctr
Pottstown, PA
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Alternative Counseling Associates
Pottstown, PA
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Pottsville · 3 centers

Clinical Outcomes Group Inc
Pottsville, PA
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Scranton · 3 centers

Drug and Alcohol Treatment Servs Inc
Scranton, PA
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Sellersville · 3 centers

Saint Lukes Penn Foundation
Sellersville, PA
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Saint Lukes Penn Foundation
Sellersville, PA
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Wexford · 3 centers

Greenbriar Treatment Center
Wexford, PA
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Gateway Rehab
Wexford, PA
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Wilkes Barre · 3 centers

Sanctuary House LLC
Wilkes Barre, PA
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Childrens Service Center of
Wilkes Barre, PA
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Beaver Falls · 2 centers

Gateway Rehab
Beaver Falls, PA
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Addiction and Behav Csl Associates
Beaver Falls, PA
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Bensalem · 2 centers

Livengrin Foundation Inc
Bensalem, PA
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Libertae Inc
Bensalem, PA
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Bradford · 2 centers
Carbondale · 2 centers

Retreat at White Birch
Carbondale, PA
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Beyond Addiction of Carbondale
Carbondale, PA
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Coatesville · 2 centers

Coatesville Comprehensive Trt Center
Coatesville, PA
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Colmar · 2 centers

Montco Recovery Center
Colmar, PA
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Penn Foundation
Colmar, PA
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Devon · 2 centers

Recovery Centers of America
Devon, PA
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Recovery Centers of America
Devon, PA
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Hazleton · 2 centers

ClearVision Health and Wellness LLC
Hazleton, PA
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Homestead · 2 centers

Passages to Recovery
Homestead, PA
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Resources for Human Development
Homestead, PA
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Malvern · 2 centers

Recovery Centers of America
Malvern, PA
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Malvern Treatment Center
Malvern, PA
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Monroeville · 2 centers

Jade Wellness Center
Monroeville, PA
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Recovery Centers of America
Monroeville, PA
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Morrisville · 2 centers

Kolmac Integrated Behavioral Health
Morrisville, PA
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Good Friends Inc
Morrisville, PA
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New Kensington · 2 centers

Greenbriar Treatment Center
New Kensington, PA
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Southwestern Behavioral Care Inc
New Kensington, PA
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Newtown · 2 centers

Avise Wellness Collective
Newtown, PA
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Rosewood Recovery
Newtown, PA
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Oil City · 2 centers
Phoenixville · 2 centers

Pennsylvania Recovery Center
Phoenixville, PA
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Holcomb Associates
Phoenixville, PA
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Plymouth Meeting · 2 centers

Sobriety Solutions of Pennsylvania
Plymouth Meeting, PA
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Reading · 2 centers

New Directions Treatment Services
Reading, PA
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Waynesburg · 2 centers

Greenbriar Treatment Center
Waynesburg, PA
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CARE Center Inc
Waynesburg, PA
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West Chester · 2 centers

Gaudenzia Inc
West Chester, PA
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Abbottstown · 1 center
Aliquippa · 1 center
Allentown · 1 center

Counseling Solutions of Lehigh Valley
Allentown, PA
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Ardmore · 1 center

Resources for Human Development
Ardmore, PA
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Bangor · 1 center

Recovery Revolution Inc
Bangor, PA
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Beavertown · 1 center

Conewago Snyder
Beavertown, PA
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Belleville · 1 center

Pyramid Healthcare Inc
Belleville, PA
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Bloomsburg · 1 center

Genesis House Inc
Bloomsburg, PA
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Bristol · 1 center

Gaudenzia Inc
Bristol, PA
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Broomall · 1 center

Mirmont Outpatient Center
Broomall, PA
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Carmichaels · 1 center

Fayette Treatment Program LLC
Carmichaels, PA
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Chambersburg · 1 center

Roxbury Outpatient Services
Chambersburg, PA
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Charleroi · 1 center
Clearfield · 1 center
Columbia · 1 center

Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation Servs
Columbia, PA
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Corry · 1 center
Coudersport · 1 center

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Inc
Coudersport, PA
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Cranberry Township · 1 center

Cranberry Township Comp Trt Center
Cranberry Township, PA
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Donegal · 1 center

DreamLife Recovery LLC
Donegal, PA
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Duncansville · 1 center

Pyramid Healthcare Inc
Duncansville, PA
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Ebensburg · 1 center
Emporium · 1 center
Ephrata · 1 center

NR Pennsylvania Associates LLC
Ephrata, PA
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Exton · 1 center

MPower Wellness of Pennsylvania LLC
Exton, PA
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Factoryville · 1 center

Endless Mountains Extended Care LLC
Factoryville, PA
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Fairless Hills · 1 center

Livengrin
Fairless Hills, PA
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Farmington · 1 center
Farrell · 1 center

Resolutions Recovery Center
Farrell, PA
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Feasterville Trevose · 1 center
Fort Washington · 1 center

Livengrin Counseling Center
Fort Washington, PA
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Franklin · 1 center
Grove City · 1 center

George Junior Republic
Grove City, PA
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Hanover · 1 center

BriteLife Recovery at Hanover
Hanover, PA
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Havertown · 1 center

American Treatment Network
Havertown, PA
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Henryville · 1 center

Pocono Mountain Recovery Center
Henryville, PA
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Hollidaysburg · 1 center

Anthony Pater Counseling Service Inc
Hollidaysburg, PA
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Homer City · 1 center

Cathys Hope
Homer City, PA
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Honesdale · 1 center

PA Treatment and Healing (PATH)
Honesdale, PA
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Horsham · 1 center
Houston · 1 center

Progressive Medical Specialists Inc
Houston, PA
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Hummelstown · 1 center
Hunker · 1 center
Industry · 1 center

Addiction and Behavioral Counseling As
Industry, PA
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Irwin · 1 center
Jamestown · 1 center

Alpine Springs
Jamestown, PA
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Jamison · 1 center

Avenues Recovery Center at Bucks
Jamison, PA
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Jenkintown · 1 center

Rehab After Work
Jenkintown, PA
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Johnstown · 1 center
Kane · 1 center
Kennett Square · 1 center

Holcomb Associates Inc
Kennett Square, PA
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Kittanning · 1 center

Armstrong County Council on Alc and
Kittanning, PA
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Lansdowne · 1 center
Latrobe · 1 center

Southwestern Behavioral Care Inc
Latrobe, PA
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Lebanon · 1 center

Lebanon VAMC
Lebanon, PA
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Lehighton · 1 center

Carbon/Monroe/Pike Drug and Alcohol
Lehighton, PA
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Leola · 1 center
Lewistown · 1 center

Clear Concepts Counseling
Lewistown, PA
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Linesville · 1 center
Lititz · 1 center

GateHouse
Lititz, PA
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Mahanoy City · 1 center

Silver Pines Treatment Center
Mahanoy City, PA
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Marietta · 1 center

GateHouse
Marietta, PA
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McConnellsburg · 1 center
Midland · 1 center

GRC Advanced Recovery Network
Midland, PA
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Mifflintown · 1 center

Clear Concepts Counseling
Mifflintown, PA
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Millerton · 1 center

Bradford Recovery Center
Millerton, PA
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Monessen · 1 center

Southwestern Behavioral Care Inc
Monessen, PA
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Mount Joy · 1 center

Blueprints for Addiction Recovery Inc
Mount Joy, PA
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Mount Pleasant · 1 center

Gateway Rehab
Mount Pleasant, PA
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Mountville · 1 center

GateHouse
Mountville, PA
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Oxford · 1 center
Penn Run · 1 center
Polk · 1 center

Oil Region Recovery
Polk, PA
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Port Allegany · 1 center

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Inc
Port Allegany, PA
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Port Matilda · 1 center

Saint Joseph Institute
Port Matilda, PA
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Rehrersburg · 1 center

Ascend Clinical Services
Rehrersburg, PA
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Ridgway · 1 center
Saint Clair · 1 center

Lehigh Valley Hospital
Saint Clair, PA
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Saint Marys · 1 center

Alcohol and Drug Abuse Services Inc
Saint Marys, PA
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Sayre · 1 center

Endless Mountain BH Center
Sayre, PA
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Scotrun · 1 center

Brookdale Premier Addiction Recovery
Scotrun, PA
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Shickshinny · 1 center

Huntington Creek Recovery Center
Shickshinny, PA
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Sidman · 1 center

Allegiance Rehabilitation Center
Sidman, PA
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Somerset · 1 center

Beal Counseling and Consulting
Somerset, PA
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Stroudsburg · 1 center
Sweet Valley · 1 center

Graniteville House of Recovery
Sweet Valley, PA
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Tionesta · 1 center

Deerfield Centers for Addictions Trt
Tionesta, PA
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Towanda · 1 center
Tunkhannock · 1 center
Upper Darby · 1 center

Harwood House
Upper Darby, PA
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Vandergrift · 1 center
Warminster · 1 center
Warren · 1 center

Family Services of Warren County Inc
Warren, PA
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Waymart · 1 center

Serenity Mountain Recovery Center
Waymart, PA
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Wayne · 1 center

Provive Wellness
Wayne, PA
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Wellsboro · 1 center

Harbor Counseling
Wellsboro, PA
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Wernersville · 1 center

Caron Treatment Centers
Wernersville, PA
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Williamsburg · 1 center

Cove Forge Behavorial Health System
Williamsburg, PA
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Williamsport · 1 center

Genesis House Inc
Williamsport, PA
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Willow Grove · 1 center

Malvern Treatment Centers
Willow Grove, PA
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Willow Street · 1 center
Wrightsville · 1 center

PB Outpatient Services
Wrightsville, PA
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Wyoming · 1 center

Keystone Drug and Alcohol
Wyoming, PA
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Frequently Asked Questions About 12-Step in Pennsylvania
Are 12-step meetings court-approved in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Pennsylvania criminal and family courts accept 12-step attendance as part of many probation and treatment-court plans. Meetings sign court attendance slips on request; check with your supervising officer about exact requirements.
What is a speaker meeting?
A speaker meeting features one member sharing their "story" — what it was like, what happened, and what it’s like now in recovery — usually for 20–45 minutes. Speaker meetings are common in Pennsylvania and are a good format for newcomers exploring the program.
Can my sponsor be of a different gender or sexual orientation?
AA tradition encourages same-gender sponsorship to avoid romantic entanglement. LGBTQ+ members are typically guided to choose a sponsor with whom they are not romantically or sexually attracted. These are guidelines, not rules, and Pennsylvania groups respect individual choice.
How long until 12-step starts working?
Some members feel relief within the first meeting; others need consistent attendance for months before meaningful change. The advice to go to "90 meetings in 90 days" reflects this gradual accumulation of benefit. Pennsylvania groups welcome gradual engagement.
Can atheists or agnostics attend 12-step programs in Pennsylvania?
Yes. Many Pennsylvania 12-step members do not believe in God. The "higher power of your understanding" can be anything greater than oneself — the group itself, nature, love, or reason. Agnostic/atheist-friendly meetings labeled "We Agnostics" or "Secular AA" exist in Pennsylvania metros.
What happens if I see someone famous at a 12-step meeting in Pennsylvania?
Treat them like any other member — first name only, no special attention, no disclosure outside. Celebrities rely on anonymity for effective recovery. Pennsylvania Philadelphia and other metros have many prominent people in recovery who attend anonymously.
What does NA say officially about MAT?
NA’s pamphlet "In Times of Illness" clarifies that taking prescribed medication does not exclude a member from meetings or participation. Official NA literature affirms MAT as medical care consistent with membership.
How much does 12-step cost in Pennsylvania?
Nothing. 12-step fellowships are free. Members make voluntary "7th Tradition" contributions ($1–$5 per meeting is typical) to cover rent and refreshments — but contributions are voluntary and no one is refused for not paying.
Is online 12-step safe for my privacy?
Members are asked to respect anonymity — no screenshots, no recordings, no identifying posts. Use a pseudonymous display name if you value maximum privacy. Online meetings rely on the same tradition of mutual respect that in-person meetings do.
What comes after the first meeting?
Keep attending — "90 meetings in 90 days" builds momentum. Get phone numbers of members to call during the week. Start looking for a sponsor after a few weeks. Pennsylvania groups welcome repeat attendance; consistency matters more than perfection.
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