Addiction Resource Guide



Malvern Institute

Freestanding Chemical Dependency Rehab

The Program
"In Its Own Words"

STATISTICS

Self Description:

"Malvern Institute offers inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation; the initial goal being to safely and comfortably withdraw the patient from drugs and/or alcohol."


Treatment Philosophy:

"Malvern Institute's philosophy of addiction treatment involves a view of addiction as a disease process."


Approach to Dual Diagnosis:

"Malvern Institute recognizes that addiction and psychiatric disorders often go hand-in-hand; thus, psychiatrists are on staff to evaluate patients thought to have dual diagnosis."


Family Program:

"Malvern Institute's Friends and Family Program is held twice weekly and, as part of its mission, strives to educate the family and friends of the patient about the disease of addiction and/or mental health."


Position on 12 Step Involvement:

"Malvern Institute introduces patients to the AA/NA programs and instructs patients about the importance of meetings, 12 Steps, sponsorship, home groups and service as integral to recovery."


Position on Confrontation:

"Malvern Institute employs addiction counselors that work with patient ambivalence with a strong sense of purpose and direction in moving towarda positive approach to recovery."


Additonal Characteristics:

"Integrity, honesty, and respect for our customers and each represent the values that are the foundation of our organization."

GENERAL:

  • Number of Beds: 50
    Detox Available: Yes

  • Last Year's Admissions:

    Total Annual Admits 1819
    Average Length of Stay 7.9 days
    Percent of Women 33%
    Percent under 25 14%
    Percent with College Education 35%
    Percent Covered by Public Assistance 31%
    Receiving some form of psychiatric medication other than for detoxification43%

  • Admissions Procedures:

    Night Admission Available: Yes
    Weekend Admission available: Yes
    Face to Face Interview or exam required before admission: Yes

SPECIAL POPULATIONS:



Facility has group sessions for:
  • Alcohol Addiction
  • Cocaine Addiction
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Family
  • Heroin Addiction
  • Marijuana Addiction
  • Men
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Prescription Drugs Addiction
  • Psychiatric (Dual Diagnosis)
  • Relapse
  • Women


  • PAYMENT INFORMATION:

    Self-pay Cost: $2450 per week
    Public Assistance coverage may be accepted: Yes
    Medicare Coverage accepted: No
    Insurance Coverage verified before admission: Yes
    Follow-up Care included at no additional charge: Yes

    LICENSING & ACCREDITATION:

    Licensed by: PA Dept. of Health
    Type of License: Full Inpatient Detox/Rehab, Partial Hospitalization, Outpatient
    Accredited by: JCAHO

    Contact Information:
    Admissions Telephone Number: (610) 647-0330
    General Information: (610) 647-0330
    Address: 940 King Rd.
    Malvern, PA