Jefferson Health MATER Program

Jefferson Health in Philadelphia, affiliated with Thomas Jefferson University, offers the well-accredited MATER program for mothers dealing with substance use and mental health issues, especially opioids.
The MATER program offers a range of services for mothers struggling with addiction including an outpatient program known as Family Center, a residential program called My Sister’s Place (MSP), and aftercare support. The My Sister’s Place program lasts 12 weeks and follows a mindfulness-based parenting philosophy, allowing up to 3 children to live with their mother at the residential facility. AllMATERprograms provide childcare.
Jefferson’s programs offer personalized treatment with individual, group, and family therapy.They also provide methadone and buprenorphine during and after pregnancy to support transitions off opioids.
MATER is part of Jefferson Health, which is part of Thomas Jefferson University. If patients receive care from other departments at Jefferson Health, such as family care or emergency care, their health records from those visits are linked to their health records for MATER, helping ensure continuity of care.
Patients can access addiction treatment progress, education materials, and other info from their visits at Jefferson Health through a patient portal called MyChart, also known as MyJeffersonHealth. The portal, accessible via an app or the Jefferson Health website, shows information from both MATER and other department visits, including instructions, appointments, and bills.

Evidence-Based Context: According to SAMHSA's National Survey on Drug Use and Health (2023), approximately 48.7 million Americans aged 12 or older had a substance use disorder in the past year. The National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) emphasizes that treatment programs combining behavioral therapy with medication-assisted approaches show the highest rates of sustained recovery. Facilities like Jefferson Health MATER Program provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

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Choosing the right treatment facility is one of the most important decisions in the recovery journey. Research published by the National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA) shows that treatment duration, therapeutic approach, and aftercare planning are the three strongest predictors of long-term sobriety.

Jefferson Health MATER Program offers 2 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress. This continuum-of-care model — moving from higher to lower intensity — is recommended by SAMHSA as the gold standard for addiction treatment.

The facility utilizes 3 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Family Therapy) with holistic support show significantly improved outcomes compared to single-modality programs.

Under the Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act, most commercial insurance plans are required to cover substance abuse treatment. Jefferson Health MATER Program works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

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