Peniel Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center – Johnstown, Pennsylvania
760 Cooper Avenue, Johnstown, Pennsylvania, 15906
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.0
Out of 10
Peniel Drug and Alcohol Treatment Center, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, offers an intensive inpatient rehabilitation treatment for men and women aged 18 and up who deal with chronic substance usage. This faith-based program applies biblical ideas to its therapy strategy.
Peniel provides a 13-month residential treatment program separated into an intake period and four therapy periods, each lasting around three months. After finishing the program, individuals participate in a six-month aftercare component to help them continue their recovery. Peniel’s treatment approaches include individual therapy, workshops, chapel services, and biblical therapy training. The method promotes good connection with God, oneself, and others as part of the healing process.
Peniel stands out for supporting client self-empowerment and encouraging people to accept personal responsibility for their lives after therapy. The Joint Commission has accredited the center, assuring that it satisfies high quality standards of treatment.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Discharge Planning
- Employment counseling or training
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Pregnant/postpartum women
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Treatment for gambling disorder
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- Marital/couples counseling
- Anger management
- Relapse prevention
- Treatment for other addiction disorder
- Religious Programs
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Long-term residential
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
- The Joint Commission
Ancillary Services
- Residential beds for client’s children
- Social skills development
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