The Basics
The Mazzoni Center is a Philadelphia-based outpatient facility that primarily caters to the LGBTQ community. It provides individual and group counseling, as well as and holistic treatment options. Additionally, it offers individualized treatment for substance abuse to adults and their family members. Programming includes pyschoeducation and relaxation techniques, with each client’s personal journey and experiences in mind.
Treatment and Staff
The treatment process begins with an assessment so that a care plan can be developed. Clients typically attend individual counseling once a week and group sessions twice a week. Groups are offered on a flexible schedule and cover a variety of LGBTQ-related topics. Medication management and psychiatric evaluations are available to those who need it.
Groups use elements of the 12 steps, CBT, Motivational Interviewing (MI), trauma-informed care, the Gestalt perspective and art therapy. Also, treatment isn’t necessarily abstinence-based. Some groups focused entirely on trauma and self-esteem while others deal with gender identity. There are also groups for relapse prevention and anger management.
In addition to therapy, there is a health care clinic that provides medical services including women’s health, youth health and support for those living with HIV.
The staff of Mazzoni includes therapists with many years of experience working with clients who have struggled with addiction within the LGBTQ community. These include LCSWs, Master’s-level LPCs, peer support facilitators and an RN.
Extras
Counseling services offered to family members or partners of clients in both an individual and group setting.
In Summary
Many members of the LGBTQ community have experienced difficulty or trauma and have turned to drugs or alcohol to cope. The Mazzoni Center embraces the experiences of this community and provides a safe place for them to confront their issues and develop a plan to move forward while making healthy choices.
Mazzoni Center
21 S 12th St, Fl 8
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Mazzoni Center Cost: Sliding scale. Reach Mazzoni Center by phone at (215) 563-0652. Find Mazzoni Center on Facebook and Twitter
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