ABOUT LANCASTER FREEDOM CENTER, INC.
Since 1989, the Lancaster Freedom Center, Inc. (LFC) has offered community-based outpatient care for individuals and families struggling with addiction and mental health disorders.
Licensed by the state of Pennsylvania and located in Lancaster, Penn., the facility provides intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) and outpatient care with a variety of specializations. LFC is one of 158 facilities in Pennsylvania that offers medication-assisted therapy (MAT) using Suboxone, although medical detoxification is not available.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The length of treatment varies depending on the client’s needs, ranging from one session to several months.
The highest level of care is the IOP, which consists of three evening sessions per week for group therapy, psychoeducation, and one individual therapy session. After attending this intensity of treatment for three to six weeks, clients progress to the two- to four-week transition phase, which includes two therapy sessions per week to prepare them for everyday sober living. The aftercare phase, lasting 10 to 15 weeks, involves weekly or bi-weekly group therapy sessions, as well as mandatory 12-step meetings for aftercare clients. Random urine testing is conducted throughout treatment.
The center offers various targeted outpatient groups throughout the week, including men’s and women’s early recovery groups, a family group, and a group for older clients. Lancaster Freedom Center is one of 101 programs for older adults in the state of Pennsylvania.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
The center is led by a registered nurse who is also a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW). The treatment team also includes a board-certified physician, master’s-level therapists, certified addiction counselors, and drug and alcohol consultants experienced in working with children and youth. LFC received positive ratings from two alumni surveyed, who praised the staff’s level of training and experience.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
Both of the alumni surveyed would recommend LFC. They gave the facility five stars for its family participation and ability to treat co-occurring disorders. They also noted the center’s mix of youthful professionalism and experienced professionals, and praised its great teamwork programs. However, one alum mentioned having too much freedom, while another alum described the program as being understaffed.
LFC has received mixed reviews on secondary sites, with one-star and five-star ratings left on Google. One reviewer on Google mentioned receiving practical advice for their issues.
FINANCING
According to LFC’s website, the center accepts most private insurance plans and is in-network with managed care organizations. The two alumni surveyed gave the facility high ratings for affordability.