History and Treatment
For almost 50 years, Keystone has been on the front lines in the treatment of substance use disorders in York County and our surrounding communities.
Keystone is the area’s leader in addiction recovery; on any given day, more than 160 adolescents and adults are enrolled in our outpatient, residential and inpatient treatment programs.
Patients may enter care through self-referral or as a referral from a physician, the courts, a family member or other community agencies. If you seek help at Keystone, you will be admitted to a treatment program after our staff conducts a screening or assessment to determine your individual needs and the level of care you require.
Patient Expectations
While all of Keystone’s treatment plans are customized to each patient’s individual needs, as well as the needs of their families, there is a common treatment progression that you can expect as a patient at Keystone.
Assessment & Admission
This is the first step toward treatment—it may also be the hardest step, but it is incredibly important. A thorough evaluation of your personal situation and individual needs will help our staff ensure that you get the care that you need and help set a path for ongoing success. During this step, a Licensed or Certified Counselor or Nurse will complete an assessment with you, using current medical and mental health criteria, in order to make a diagnosis. This bio-psycho-social and/or nursing assessment is used to determine an initial diagnosis, severity of illness, and an appropriate level of care, as developed by the American Society of Addiction Medicine. Keystone will gather historical information from you, as well as information regarding your strengths, needs, abilities, and preferences. All of this information will help us determine the focus of services, if needed, and the level of care that will best meet your needs.
Treatment Team & Service Coordination
At Keystone, we make treatment decisions as a team so that our patients get the benefit of multiple opinions and all of the expertise we have available. Once your assessment is completed, your counselor will review the clinical impressions and findings from your assessment with the treatment team and determine the best course of action.