People Acting to Help (PATH)

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

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Compiled from SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov and SAMHSA 2025 National Directory, as of 19 Sep 2026. Confirm current openings and your health plan directly with the program.

Levels of care
Outpatient, Medication for addiction (MAT), Virtual care, In home
Coverage listed
Medicaid, Medicare, Self pay
Address
1919 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111
Phone & source
(215) 728-4600 (Number from FindTreatment.gov)
Accreditation listed
None listed
Setting
Outpatient
Treatment focus
Substance abuse and mental health
Ages
Children, adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults
Youth & age eligibility
Adolescents under 18 & adults 18+ listed (confirm youth unit licensing and minimum age)
Last checked
Organization type
Private nonprofit organization
Primary sources
SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov, SAMHSA 2025 National Directory

What this listing shows

People Acting to Help (PATH) is listed as an outpatient program in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The listing puts it under substance abuse and mental health. It names four levels of care: outpatient, medication for addiction (mat), virtual care and in home. For payment it names Medicaid, Medicare and self pay. Public records list it as a private nonprofit organization organization, as of 19 Sep 2026.

Care offered

From the program's public listing:

  • Outpatient: regular visits, such as counseling, therapy or medication appointments.Ask how soon a first appointment can happen, how often visits come after that, whether the same clinician is kept each time, and whether they will see someone who is still drinking or using while they get started.
  • Medication for addiction (MAT): medicines for opioid or alcohol use disorder, used with counseling.Ask which of buprenorphine, methadone and naltrexone they can prescribe, whether a prescriber is on site, whether they will carry on a medication someone already takes, and whether counseling is required to keep the prescription.
    • Prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
    • Accepts people who take medication for opioid use disorder
  • Virtual care: appointments by video or phone.Ask which states the clinicians hold a license in, whether the first visit has to be in person, what equipment is needed, and what they do when someone cannot get online.
  • In home: a clinician comes to where the person lives.Ask how far they travel, how often visits happen, which hours they cover, and whether another adult needs to be at home during a visit.
  • Licensed Primary Mental Health Care
  • Outpatient Therapy

SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov service settings on file:

  • Outpatient care
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Onsite vs. coordinated services: Public records do not always separate care delivered onsite at this address from services coordinated through an affiliated campus or outside prescriber. When you call, confirm which levels of care, medical detox, or medication prescribing are provided directly onsite.

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Who they serve

Ages
Children, adolescents, young adults, adults, older adults
Youth & age eligibility
Adolescents under 18 & adults 18+ listed (confirm youth unit licensing and minimum age)
Gender
All genders
Groups
LGBTQ+

Treatment focus and specializations

Treatment focus: Substance abuse and mental health

Specializations listed:

  • Alcohol
  • Dual Diagnosis (Mental Health and Substance Use)
  • Drug Addiction
  • Schizophrenia

Therapies

Therapies listed:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Couples Counseling
  • Family Therapy
  • Group Therapy
  • Life Skills
  • Medication for Addiction (MAT)
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Online Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention Counseling
  • Trauma Focused Therapy

Languages

Languages listed: English and Russian

Payment

Lists Medicaid

This program's public listing says it takes Medicaid. That does not mean it takes every Medicaid plan in Pennsylvania, or that it has openings. Confirm your plan with the program.

Lists Medicare

This program's public listing says it takes Medicare. That does not mean it takes every Medicare plan, including Medicare Advantage plans, or that it has openings. Confirm your plan with the program.

Other coverage listed

Self pay

These come from the program's public listing. Confirm your plan with the program.

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Accreditation listed

No voluntary accreditation was listed. State licensing is separate from voluntary accreditation and can be checked with your state health or behavioral health agency.

Questions worth asking this program

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  • Which medications can you prescribe, and will you carry on one someone already takes?
  • You accept people on medication for opioid use disorder. Who writes that prescription while they are with you?
  • Which states are your clinicians licensed in, and does the first visit have to be in person?
  • Which Medicaid plans do you bill, and do you need a referral or prior authorization?
  • Are young people kept in separate groups from adults, and how is school work handled?
  • Is a Russian speaking clinician available at the times I can come, or only an interpreter?
  • Who licenses this program in Pennsylvania, and what is the license number?
  • Is there an opening now, and if not, how long is the wait and what should someone do meanwhile?

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Common questions about this listing

Does People Acting to Help (PATH) take Medicaid? People Acting to Help (PATH) lists Medicaid on its public profile. State Medicaid programs run through multiple managed care plans in Pennsylvania, so call admissions with your member ID to confirm whether your specific Medicaid plan and level of care are accepted.

What Medicare or private insurance coverage does People Acting to Help (PATH) list? Medicare is listed on the public profile for People Acting to Help (PATH). Share your exact plan name and member ID with admissions to verify network status and out of pocket costs before starting care.

What levels of care does People Acting to Help (PATH) list? People Acting to Help (PATH) lists four levels of care: outpatient, medication for addiction (mat), virtual care and in home. Call admissions to confirm which clinical tracks are active at this campus and whether immediate openings are available.

Is People Acting to Help (PATH) accredited or state licensed? No voluntary national accreditation is listed on this public record. State licensing is separate from voluntary accreditation and can be confirmed with the health or behavioral health agency in Pennsylvania or by asking the program for its license number.

Who does People Acting to Help (PATH) serve, and where is it located? Its public profile lists children, adolescents, young adults, adults and older adults. The listed address is 1919 Cottman Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111. Confirm exact age eligibility and the intake address with admissions before traveling.

How can I contact People Acting to Help (PATH) directly? Phone listed in SAMHSA's FindTreatment.gov directory. We have not called it. Dial (215) 728-4600 directly to ask about current availability, clinical intake, and payment options.

About this listing

Source: cross referenced against SAMHSA FindTreatment.gov and SAMHSA 2025 National Directory, compiled 19 Sep 2026. Retrieved 18 Sep 2026.

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