Huntington Creek Recovery Center – Shickshinny, PA
Serving both men and women as well as teens, Huntington Creek Recovery Center provides addiction treatment near Wilkes-Barre, PA, on a private 40-acre property. Programs include non-hospital detox, adult residential treatment, adolescent residential treatment, and treatment for co-occurring mental health disorders. The center has operated for more than 40 years and emphasizes individualized care and active patient participation in treatment.
Huntington Creek recently made AddictionResource.net’s 2026 list of the Best Rehab Centers in Pennsylvania.
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About Huntington Creek Recovery Center
Huntington Creek’s remote mountain setting is an important part of its residential treatment model. The center combines traditional clinical services with wilderness-based experiences, exercise, recreational therapy, and alternative therapies designed to address the mind, body, and spirit.
What Makes Huntington Creek Recovery Center Unique?
Huntington Creek is particularly distinctive for its experiential and wilderness-based approach. Rather than relying exclusively on conventional counseling, the program incorporates outdoor experiences, recreation, exercise, and alternative therapies into the recovery process. The secluded 40-acre setting gives patients an opportunity to step away from everyday triggers while developing practical recovery skills.
Another notable feature is the center’s adolescent residential program alongside its adult services. Pennsylvania’s current provider information lists 36 rehabilitation beds and 22 detox beds, with separate adult and adolescent withdrawal-management and rehabilitation services.
Trust Features
- SAMHSA
Levels of Care
- Inpatient/Residential
- Medical Detoxification
- Aftercare Support
- Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Population(s) Served
- Men
- Women
- Teens
- Young Adults
- Professionals
- Seniors (65+)
Treatment Offerings
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Individual Therapy
- Group Therapy
- Life Skills
- Art Therapy
- Adventure/Wilderness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Family Therapy
- Trauma Therapy
- Relapse Prevention
- Yoga
- Dual Diagnosis Treatment
- Medication Management
- Case Management Services
- 1-on-1 Counseling
- Stress Management
- Dual Diagnosis/Co-Occuring Disorder Treatment
- Individualized Treatment
- Meditation
- Acupuncture
- Vivitrol Injections
- Biomedical Feedback
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Payment Options/Accepted Insurance
- Medicaid
- TRICARE
- Cigna
- United Healthcare
- Humana
- Aetna
Always verify your specific coverage and confirm directly with the facility. Plans and acceptance may change.
Amenities
- Gym
- Outdoor Activities
- Recreation Room
- Athletic Equipment
- Walking Trails
- Access To Nature
- Air-Conditioned Rooms
- Laundry Services
- Private or Shared Rooms
- Basketball Court
- Fitness Center
Additional Information
- Holistic Treatment
- Allows Smoking
- Professionals
- Wilderness/Adventure Therapy
Get Answers About Huntington Creek Recovery Center
Yes, the center provides treatment for substance use disorders and co-occurring mental health disorders, making it one of Pennsylvania’s dual diagnosis rehab centers.
Huntington Creek provides non-hospital withdrawal management with medication management and monitoring of patients’ medical conditions.
Huntington Creek does not specifically mention a pregnancy program.
People looking for pregnancy-friendly addiction treatment in Pennsylvania can contact Huntington Creek directly to determine whether their medical needs can be safely accommodated or whether a referral to a specialized program is necessary.
Its 40-acre remote setting and emphasis on wilderness-based and experiential therapies are among its strongest distinguishing features. Patients participate in clinical treatment while also incorporating nature, exercise, recreation, and alternative therapies into recovery.
Yes, Huntington Creek provides medication management during detox and residential treatment, including MAT services for appropriate patients.
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