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STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley

1655 Valley Center Pkwy Suite 150, Bethlehem, PA 18017

✓ Joint Commission Est. 2014 1 care level
(833) 567-5838 Free · Confidential · 24/7

Key Facts About STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley

  • Location: Bethlehem, PA — Joint Commission accredited
  • Levels of Care: Detox
  • Insurance: Accepts 24 providers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield
  • Therapies: 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills and more
  • Help Available: Call (833) 567-5838 for free insurance verification and placement assistance

About STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley

Steps to Recovery provides multiple outpatient programs for addiction and mental health, either as co-occurring conditions or primary. They offer a partial hospitalization program (PHP), an intensive outpatient program (IOP), and outpatient care, along with sober living homes. Steps to Recovery provides family therapy, psychoeducation, and a robust alumni program. These programs are available at their locations in Bucks County and Lehigh Valley, PA.
Clients at Steps to Recovery begin treatment with a psychiatric evaluation, family history assessment, and biopsychosocial evaluation to determine their diagnosis and treatment path. Steps to Recovery uses a trauma-informed approach to treatment, helping clients get to the root cause of their addiction. Clients meet 1:1 with their primary therapist twice a week, then once a week as they progress through treatment. Clients can choose their group therapies from an elective list.
Steps to Recovery treats primary mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, borderline personality disorder (BPD) and other personality disorders, bipolar disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD), schizophrenia, and schizoaffective disorders. They use a variety of evidence-based therapies to help clients heal, including acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, and eye movement therapy (EMDR). Steps to Recovery also offers lifeskills training to help clients get and maintain a job, go back to school, or learn how to effectively communicate.
Steps to Recovery’s PHP program welcomes clients for 5 days a week, Monday-Friday, from 9-5pm. Clients can live at home or in one of Steps to Recovery’s nearby sober living homes, which offer modern living spaces, tech access, and the option of a private room. Their IOP runs 3 days a week—Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday—from either 9-12pm or 6-9pm. Clients in outpatient care meet regularly for 12-Step meetings and therapy sessions.

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 STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley provide structured pathways to evidence-based care. Sources: SAMHSA NSDUH 2023, NIDA Principles of Drug Addiction Treatment (4th Ed.)

Who This Center Serves

Men Women Young Adults LGBTQ+ Pregnant Women Midlife Adults

Services Offered

Substance use treatment Mental health treatment Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children
Outpatient Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Outpatient mental health facility
Chlorpromazine Haloperidol Thioridazine Trifluoperazine Aripiprazole Asenapine Brexpiprazole Cariprazine Clozapine IIoperidone Lurasidone Olanzapine Olanzapine/Fluoxetine combination Paliperidone Quetiapine Risperidone Ziprasidone Antipsychotics used in treatment of SMI
Activity therapy Cognitive behavioral therapy Dialectical behavior therapy Group therapy Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment Individual psychotherapy Abnormal involuntary movement scale
Private for-profit organization
Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE) Private health insurance Cash or self-payment
Seniors or older adults Veterans Active duty military Members of military families Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders Clients with HIV or AIDS Clients who have experienced intimate partner violence, domestic violence Clients who have experienced trauma Persons with traumatic brain injury (TBI) Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia Persons with eating disorders Persons experiencing first-episode psychosis Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Smoking permitted in designated area
Young Adults Seniors
Vaping permitted in designated area
Family psychoeducation Case management service Suicide prevention services

What to Expect at STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley

1. Initial Assessment

A clinical team evaluates your history, needs, and goals to create a personalized plan.

2. Active Treatment

Evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, typically 30+ days.

3. Progress & Recovery

Regular progress reviews, skill-building sessions, and adjustment of your treatment plan.

4. Aftercare Planning

Continued support, relapse prevention strategies, and connections to community resources for lasting recovery.

Understanding Your Treatment Options

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.

STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley offers 1 distinct levels of care, allowing patients to step through treatment intensities as they progress.

The facility utilizes 9 evidence-based therapeutic modalities. According to NIDA research, combination therapy approaches that integrate behavioral interventions (such as 1-on-1 Counseling and Cognitive Behavioral 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. STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley works with 24 insurance providers. Call (833) 567-5838 to verify your specific coverage and learn about out-of-pocket costs before admission.

Contact Information

1655 Valley Center Pkwy Suite 150, Bethlehem, PA, 18017

Quick Facts

Program30+ days
Capacity16-30 beds
FocusThis center treats substance u...
Insurance24 accepted
AccreditationJoint Commission

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Levels of Care

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Treatment Philosophy

Evidence-Based Individual Treatment Twelve Step

Conditions & Substances Treated

Alcohol Co-Occurring Disorders Drug Addiction Chronic Relapse Benzodiazepines Cocaine Ecstasy Heroin Psychedelics

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Frequently Asked Questions about STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley

Does STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley accept my insurance?
STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley accepts 24 insurance carriers including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Bright Health, CareFirst. Coverage varies by plan — deductibles, copays, day limits, and pre-authorization requirements differ. Under the Mental Health Parity Act, commercial plans must cover addiction treatment at parity with medical care. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free 5-minute benefits check.
What treatment programs are available at STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley?
STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley offers Detox with evidence-based therapies including 1-on-1 Counseling, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Family Therapy, Life Skills. Each admission starts with a clinical assessment against the ASAM criteria to match program intensity (detox, residential, IOP, or outpatient) to clinical need.
How much does treatment cost at STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley?
Costs vary by level of care, duration, and insurance coverage. Typical national self-pay ranges: outpatient $1,000–$3,000/month, 30-day residential $5,000–$20,000, 90-day inpatient $12,000–$60,000. With 24 insurance carriers accepted at STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley, out-of-pocket costs are typically lower. Call (833) 567-5838 for a free, personalized cost estimate.
Are there other rehab centers near Bethlehem?
Yes. Browse all PA treatment centers or narrow to Bethlehem specifically. Our full facility directory filters by insurance carrier and level of care. Call (833) 567-5838 for a human-curated shortlist based on your situation.
What should I expect during treatment at STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley?
Treatment typically begins with a comprehensive clinical assessment, then a personalized plan combining individual therapy, group sessions, and evidence-based methods such as CBT, DBT, and motivational interviewing. Programs at STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley typically last 30+ days. Aftercare planning — which may include sober living, outpatient follow-up, and peer support groups — ensures ongoing support after discharge. Per NIDA research, 90+ days of engaged treatment significantly improves long-term outcomes.
How do I verify STR Behavioral Health - Lehigh Valley is legitimate?
Every center listed on RehabFlow is sourced from the federal SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator and re-verified quarterly. This facility’s stated accreditation: Joint Commission. Licensed clinicians (LCSW, LMFT, LPC, LADC, MD) should be on staff, not just peer coaches. If you spot outdated data, email corrections@rehabflow.us — we re-check within 24 hours.

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