Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in Mechanicsburg, PA
Arkview provides medication-assisted treatment at our Mechanicsburg campus, combining buprenorphine or naltrexone with counseling. Medication is started during detox and continues into ongoing care rather than stopping at discharge.
What Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Involves
Medication-assisted treatment pairs FDA-approved medication with therapy for opioid and alcohol use disorder. For opioids, buprenorphine stabilizes the opioid system without the cycle of intoxication and withdrawal. For alcohol, naltrexone blocks the reward from drinking and acamprosate steadies disrupted brain chemistry. The evidence here is strong: medication substantially reduces overdose deaths compared with abstinence-only treatment.
Is Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Right for You?
If you recognize yourself here, medication may change the odds. A medical assessment decides whether MAT is appropriate for you. Call (717) 744-0756.
A Day in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication starts during detox, timed against your withdrawal score rather than a fixed schedule, which is what prevents precipitated withdrawal. Dosing is adjusted over the first days until you are stable. From there, medication continues alongside group and individual therapy through residential, partial hospitalization or intensive outpatient. Our medical team reviews it with you rather than setting an end date at the start.
Where Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Fits in Your Care
Medication-assisted treatment is not a level of care, it runs alongside them. It begins in detox and continues through residential, partial hospitalization, intensive outpatient and beyond. Stopping early is one of the strongest relapse predictors, so duration is a clinical decision made on stability rather than a calendar.
Programs at our Mechanicsburg location
Inside Our Mechanicsburg Campus
A safe, therapeutic environment built for focus and recovery.
Welcoming Reception
Group Therapy Lounge
Common Areas
Admissions Office
Individual Therapy RoomsYour Care Team
Cassandra Harris
Chief Operating Officer
Jon Seal
Director of Admissions
Zach Whipperman
Director of Community Outreach
Kimberly Lindsey
Behavioral Health Technician Supervisor
David Root
Clinical Director
Can’t Make It In? Virtual Options Available
MAT induction happens in person for safety, then continues without a break. Virtual IOP lets the therapy side run online across Pennsylvania while your medication management carries on with the same medical team.
Your Treatment Journey
The First Call
Reach us at (717) 744-0756, any hour. Free insurance check, no obligation.
Free Assessment
A licensed clinician reviews your history and confirms whether Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) is the right level.
Admission
We handle benefits verification and logistics. Most admissions happen within 24 to 48 hours.
MAT
Your medication is dosed to stability and continues alongside whichever level of care you are in.
Ongoing
Medication reviewed on stability, not a calendar, with therapy continuing the whole way.
Life on and After MAT
Medication reviewed on stability, with no arbitrary end date
Therapy continued alongside for as long as it helps
Alumni and peer support throughout
A taper planned collaboratively if and when you are ready
Paying for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Medication-assisted treatment is covered by most plans, including both the medication and the counseling alongside it. Arkview is in-network with most major commercial plans, and verification takes minutes at no cost. Our admissions team confirms your benefits and explains any out-of-pocket amount before you commit.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is MAT just swapping one drug for another?
Which medications do you use?
How long will I be on medication?
Can I work while on MAT?
Do I still need therapy if I am on medication?
Where is your Mechanicsburg campus?
Ready to Take the First Step Toward Recovery?
Call (717) 744-0756 and a licensed clinician will assess your situation, usually the same day. Serving Mechanicsburg and Cumberland County, 24/7, free and confidential.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Arkview provides treatment for residents across Mechanicsburg and the surrounding communities.
