Sacred Heart Hospital – Behavioral Health – Allentown, Pennsylvania
421 West Chew Street, Allentown, Pennsylvania, 18102
Last Updated: June 26, 2026

Insurance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- State mental health agency (or equivalent) funds
- Other State funds
- County or local government funds
- U.S. Department of VA funds
- Self-pay options
Addiction Resource Score
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8.0
Out of 10
St. Luke’s Sacred Heart Campus, located in Allentown, Pennsylvania, is the region’s only Catholic hospital, providing a broad range of medical services to a diverse patient population. Services include emergency and surgical care, orthopedics, endoscopy, MRI, diagnostic radiology, and behavioral health. The hospital focuses on delivering patient-centered care rooted in its faith-based principles, serving individuals and families with a commitment to high-quality healthcare.
Though specific rehabilitation programs like detoxification or aftercare are not highlighted, the emphasis on behavioral health suggests the integration of various therapeutic approaches, likely including cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and activity therapy. Known for its advanced technology, the facility is part of the St. Luke’s University Health Network, recognized nationally for quality and patient satisfaction. While the website does not detail insurance providers, patients are encouraged to contact the hospital directly for insurance and service-related inquiries.
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
- Persons with Alzheimers or dementia
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
Treatment Modalities
- Couples/family therapy
- Group counseling
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment
- Activity therapy
- Electroconvulsive therapy
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Holistic Treatment
Conditions Treated
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Hospital inpatient treatment
License and Accreditation
- SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP)
- State department of health
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Diet and exercise counseling
- Family psychoeducation
- Illness management and recovery
- Integrated primary care services
- Suicide prevention services
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Most private insurances accepted