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#RecoverWell with PAHM Drug & Alcohol Programs
Quality, person-centered, judgment-free care.
Outpatient Treatment & Therapy
Services We Offer
Outpatient Treatment & Therapy
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT)
Substance Use Evaluations
DUI/OWI Evaluations
Smoking & Vaping Cessation
Adolescent Treatment (12-18)
Outpatient Treatment & Therapy
What is Included in Outpatient Treatment?
- Individual Counseling
- Group Therapy Sessions
- Individualized Treatment Plans
- Coordination of Services
- Communicable Disease Screening
- Referrals
- Drug Testing
What is Outpatient Treatment?
Outpatient therapy sessions are available at our two dedicated outpatient rehabilitation centers. These services, which combine individual and group counseling sessions, offer you a safe and supportive environment to heal on your path to recovery. Our Counselors, whose backgrounds are diverse in mental health, substance abuse treatment and sobriety coaching, work with you one-on-one or in a group setting to create an individualized intervention plan geared toward your unique needs. With the goal of returning you to your “normal” routine and lifestyle, our individualized outpatient treatment plans are built to meet each client’s specific needs and are on the road to #RecoverWell.
Benefits of Outpatient Treatment at PAHM
PAHM Outpatient treatment and therapy is less disruptive to work and family than inpatient rehab, while still delivering results. Outpatient programs offer greater flexibility, allowing patients to attend therapy sessions on a part-time basis. Our Counselors complete this treatment with integrity and compassion for all clients. Our individualized treatment plans address each issue on an individual basis, allowing clients to play an active role in creating a treatment plan. While creating their plan, clients are provided a personal roadmap to recovery that can be followed once they’re home. Clients leave treatment at PAHM with more self-confidence to learn to trust themselves again, along with powerful resources and tools that work to foster a sustainable recovery.
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP)
What is IOP?
Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) is a type of addiction treatment in which clients meet 9 or more hours per week for 3 to 5 days. IOP helps clients who can’t afford residential treatment but need therapy and support to recover from their addiction. They receive intensive therapy while they live at home, go to school, or work. Groups are the main component of most IOP programs, as they allow clients to improve their communication skills, learn how to socialize without drugs or alcohol, support each other through recovery, and experience structure and discipline.
Benefits of Intensive Outpatient Treatment at PAHM
The Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP) at PAHM is designed for clients who need more support and structure than an Outpatient program can offer, while also still having contact & support from loved ones. You’ll benefit from group therapy experiences, case management and a full schedule of classes that help you gain new skills, self-confidence and knowledge about your recovery process. A more affordable option than inpatient treatment, the goal of our IOP program is to help participants develop new coping skills and a relapse prevention plan that will last long after their treatment.
Medication Assisted Therapy (MAT)
PAHM Offers the Following Medications for MAT Treatment:
What is MAT?
Medication Assisted Treatment/Therapy (MAT) is a comprehensive approach that is safe and effective in helping people with substance use disorder stabilize their drug use and achieve recovery. With MAT, PAHM provides treatment tailored to individual needs based on the strength of their addiction, co-occurring mental health disorders, and medical history. The two treatments that we offer are FDA-approved Vivitrol and Suboxone for those receiving MAT treatment. These treatments will help ease the pain of withdrawal, cravings, and more leading to a higher chance of safe recovery for the individual receiving treatment.
Benefits of MAT at PAHM
Medication-Assisted Therapy (MAT) is the gold standard of care in opioid addiction treatment. It reduces cravings, reduces illicit opioid use, provides relief from opioid withdrawal symptoms, and decreases relapse rates. MAT also helps you avoid additional medical problems that are linked to long-term opioid use including liver failure and hepatitis. In addition to the benefits to your health, MAT provides an affordable treatment option that is typically covered by Insurance. It can help keep you alive while in treatment, reduce crime and criminal activity that is often associated with heroin use, and help you stay employed.
Substance Use Evaluations
What is a Substance Use Evaluation?
Substance Abuse Evaluation (also known as a drug and alcohol evaluation) is a process that takes place between an individual and an addictions counselor. The goal of the process is to assess whether or not an individual’s alcohol and/or drug use is a problem. At your appointment, we will do an assessment of your thoughts and behaviors related to substance use. We will also ask about various areas of your life so that we can determine if there are any issues other than alcohol and drug use which may be contributing to what you are feeling. When the evaluation is completed, it will be determined if there is an alcohol and/or drug problem. Treatment recommendations will not be the same for each individual as each person has their own unique history, current situation, strengths, and current needs.
Benefits of Evaluations at PAHM
If you are concerned about your drinking or drug use and want to get help, Substance Abuse Evaluation is for you. It provides a brief intervention that educates the individual, family members and others on the nature and extent of the individual’s alcohol and/or drug problem. Benefits include professional treatment recommendations and assistance in obtaining education and therapy around their alcohol and/or drug issues.
DUI/OWI Evaluations
What is a DUI/OWI Evaluation?
DUI evaluations are required to be completed by any individual who has been convicted of a DUI, DWI, or OVI offense in Pennsylvania. Similar to Substance Abuse Evaluations, this process takes place between an individual and an addictions counselor. An evaluation will help determine whether or not you have a substance abuse problem and, if it exists, what options are available for treating it. Evaluations also help determine whether a person is eligible for the ARD program, which allows participants to forego formal probation and opt for treatment in lieu of penalties associated with a conviction.
Benefits of Evaluations at PAHM
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence, you may face fines, probation, and another harsh consequence: a driver’s license suspension. PAHM offers DUI evaluations in order to help avoid this harsh penalty. PAHM’s DUI Evaluations are completed with integrity to determine if your addiction to substances is present and if you are at risk of reoffending. A DUI evaluation is a confidential process that explores your relationship with alcohol and/or drugs, identifies factors contributing to substance abuse, and evaluates your individual needs in order to facilitate treatment in the future.
Smoking & Vaping Cessation
What is Smoking Cessation?
Smoking is one of the most difficult habits to kick, and millions of Americans struggle with doing so each and every day. Smoking cessation therapy enables the learning of new skills to change the way a patient reacts to the urge to smoke by changing behaviors and thought patterns related to the habit. This may include techniques for handling cravings, techniques for resisting urges. These techniques help patients learn how to respond differently when faced with situations where they normally would have smoked.
Benefits of Smoking Cessation at PAHM
The benefits of quitting smoking are not just immediate but last a lifetime. You can expect to live longer, have better health and be less likely to develop smoking-related diseases like cancer and heart disease. Even people who have developed smoking-related diseases may benefit from quitting: people with COPD can improve their lung function, while people with coronary heart disease can see lower blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Adolescent Treatment (12-18)
What is Adolescent Treatment?
If you are concerned that your child has a problem with drugs or alcohol, it is important to take action immediately. If they are under 18 years of age, you can legally place them into an addiction treatment facility without their consent. Although this may seem harsh, there are some situations where you may have no alternative. While this may be difficult for them to take at first, it’s not just about keeping them safe from the drugs – adolescents need responsible adult guidance to understand why they use drugs and how their behavior is affecting other people. Having this insight early in life can help prevent future problems later on.
Benefits of Adolescent Treatment at PAHM
Some kids find it more difficult to stop drinking or taking drugs, not because of the acute effects, but because of the damage these substances cause to relationships, school and work. At PAHM, we offer comprehensive care with individualized treatment plans built around your child’s unique needs, ensuring long-term recovery. For instance, if they are receiving outpatient treatment, we will ensure they do not miss school or work while still getting through their recovery program. We provide family therapy in conjunction with treatment so that this process can be especially beneficial for families.
#RecoverWell with a treatment plan built specifically for you!
We are here to help you in your recovery. In our treatment, we create an individualized plan that fits your needs and goals. We look forward to working with you!
client stories
How PAHM Helps
"My experience with Marcus was great. He is very friendly, professional and welcoming. I felt like he listened to my concerns and he made me feel at ease the whole time. I highly recommend him for a DUI evaluation."

Steven M.
Client
Steps To #RecoverWell
STEP #3
Attend your evaluation! Your evaluation will help our counselors gain an understanding of the best treatment for you!

STEP #4
Begin to #RecoverWell with PAHM Drug and Alcohol Programs!
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Our Team
Meet our D&A Team

Margarita Darden
Program Director

Margarita Darden
Program Director
Margarita Darden has worked as a Behavioral Health and Drug and Alcohol Program Director at PAHM since 2021. As Program Director, Margarita oversees the overall management of the project, staff, and drug and alcohol program located in Lancaster and Ephrata, PA.
Margarita enjoys coaching, providing support, and guiding staff with community resources, completing evaluations, participating in sessions with clients, and providing clinical perspective.
Margarita's therapy style includes Person-Centered Therapy (placing the person at the center of their decision), Reality Therapy (focusing on the present problems and current behaviors that affect the client), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (focusing on identifying problem behaviors and thoughts process), and Trauma Informed Care (recognizing the impact and role that trauma may play in the cleint's path to recovery). Each therapy approach is important while taking the whole person approach into account in the individualized client's treatment and to work with the client in the most effective way.
Margarita obtained her Master's degree from Shippensburg University and has worked in the human service field since 2004. Her work experience consists of working at a shelter program, detention center, court system, school system, residential programs, and within other aspects of the community providing education and training to our youth, community members and law enforcement. She has also personally experienced the loss of family members, and past clients to substance abuse. She saw a huge need for programs like PAHM, so she decided to join our Drug and Alcohol Program.
"I believe that in life, everyone deserves an opportunity to become the best version of themselves to live their best life" - Margarita Darden
- Phone:+1 (844) 952-7296
- Email:margarita.darden@pahm.org

Marcus Ross
Clinical Supervisor

Marcus Ross
Clinical Supervisor
Marcus Ross has worked with PAHM since April 2019. Marcus enjoys using Person-Centered Reality Therapy with his clients. This treatment model focuses on teaching clients alternative behaviors which also changes other parties' perspective of who they are.
Marcus began counseling as a means of helping people navigate the difficulties of life. Marcus wants to offer help that he wishes he had at some pivotal points in his life. Marcus has a Bachelors Degree in Sociology and Business Administration. He also has a Master's Degree in Marriage and Family Counseling. "It takes a village to raise an Adult" - Marcus Ross
- Phone:+1 (844) 952-7296
- Email:marcus.ross@pahm.org

Rylie Groff
Counselor

Rylie Groff
Counselor
Rylie Groff has been in the Recovery Counseling industry since 2018. After graduating with a Bachelor’s degree of Psychology from Millersville University, Rylie pursued his passion for helping people by becoming a counselor.
Rylie believes that Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is a very effective form of therapy. CBT can help his clients learn if they have problematic thoughts or feelings and if those feelings could be contributing to difficulties they’re having in life.
- Phone:+1 (844) 952-7296
- Email:rylie.groff@pahm.org

Mary Allnutt
Counselor

Mary Allnutt
Counselor
As a Drug and Alcohol Counselor, Mary Allnutt supports her clients in their recovery through empowerment and creating an environment that promotes healing. Using a Trauma-Informed Approach, she avoids inadvertently re-traumatizing the client in treatment. Prior to accepting the position at Pennsylvania Health Management Mary worked as a Drug and Alcohol Counselor for Clients dual diagnosed with mental health and substance use. Mary graduated in 2016 with a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Arizona Global Campus.
"Working in this field has given me the opportunity to provide others with another chance at life. After seeing people that I care for devastated due to losing a friend/loved one passing away from substance abuse I knew that this is what I wanted to do."
- Phone:+1 (844) 952-7296
- Email:mary.allnutt@pahm.org

Iliana Cruz
Intake Specialist

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