Hershey, Pennsylvania, the home of Hershey’s chocolate and known worldwide as a premier destination for tourism and medical care, is also a community that has been touched by the realities of addiction. Like many towns across central Pennsylvania, Hershey sits within Dauphin County. This region has faced some of the most serious substance abuse challenges in the state. Dauphin County has consistently ranked among Pennsylvania’s highest counties for overdose rates.
According to the Pennsylvania Department of Health’s 2023 Overdose Mapping Act Annual Report, Dauphin County reported one of the highest fatal overdose rates in the state. Statewide, Pennsylvania recorded 4,717 drug overdose deaths in 2023. Fentanyl was detected in over 76% of those deaths. For residents of Hershey and surrounding Dauphin County communities, these numbers represent neighbors, family members, and friends who needed help.
If you or someone you love is struggling with addiction in Hershey, you are not alone. Effective, compassionate help is closer than you think. Kora Behavioral Health is located in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, approximately 35 miles and 45 minutes from Hershey. While we do not offer addiction treatment in Hershey directly, our treatment facility is easily accessible to residents throughout Dauphin County and central Pennsylvania.
At Kora Behavioral Health, we offer compassionate, evidence-based treatment for people from Hershey and across Pennsylvania. Our clinical team understands the unique challenges faced by individuals in this region. We’re dedicated to providing personalized care that addresses the whole person, not just their relationship to a substance.
What We Treat
Alcohol addiction is one of the most common and most dangerous substance use disorders, affecting people from all walks of life. Chronic alcohol dependence can damage the liver, heart, and brain while unraveling relationships and careers.
For those in Hershey, PA, who are struggling to stop drinking despite wanting to, Kora Behavioral Health provides structured alcohol addiction treatment to help break the cycle. Our team offers medically informed support through our treatment programs, helping clients to build the skills and resilience necessary for lasting sobriety.
Cocaine is a powerful stimulant that creates intense but short-lived experiences of euphoria, which can quickly lead to cycles of bingeing and crashing. Cocaine’s infamous “low” during periods of withdrawal can make quitting this substance very difficult. In Pennsylvania, cocaine-related overdose deaths have climbed in recent years, particularly as rates of fentanyl contamination increase.
Kora Behavioral Health provides individualized cocaine addiction treatment for Hershey residents that addresses both the physical and psychological dimensions of stimulant dependence. Our professional team works to help clients identify the triggers driving their use and develop healthier coping strategies for a life in recovery.
Heroin and other illicit opioids remain among the most dangerous substances in Pennsylvania, with Dauphin County consistently reporting among the highest opioid overdose rates in the state. Fentanyl, which is often found added to heroin, has made the opioid crisis even more deadly.
For individuals in Hershey who are addicted to heroin or other opioids, it’s important to get help as soon as possible. Kora Behavioral Health offers structured, compassionate care for heroin addiction that helps clients safely navigate withdrawal and build a foundation for long-term recovery — whether they need intensive outpatient support or a higher level of care.
Methamphetamine use has risen sharply across Pennsylvania in recent years, and Dauphin County has not been spared. Meth is a highly addictive stimulant that can cause severe psychological effects, including paranoia, hallucinations, and deep depression during withdrawal.
The road back from meth addiction can be challenging. But with the right support, it is absolutely possible. At Kora Behavioral Health, our team works with individuals from the Hershey area to address the neurological and emotional impacts of meth use through evidence-based behavioral therapy and structured programming.
Prescription drug misuse (including the abuse of opioid painkillers, benzodiazepines like Xanax and Valium, and stimulants like Adderall) is a significant and often underrecognized issue throughout central Pennsylvania. Many people struggling with prescription drug addiction began using their medication as directed, but unconsciously developed a dependence over time.
At Kora Behavioral Health, we treat prescription drug addiction without judgment. We recognize that the path to dependency is often not a choice. Our programs help Pennsylvania residents safely taper off medication under clinical supervision, while also helping them build the psychological tools necessary to sustain recovery.
Finding Rehab Programs Near Hershey, Pennsylvania
Our Partial Hospitalization Program is a highly structured treatment option that provides intensive therapeutic support while allowing clients to return home or to a sober living environment each evening. A PHP is ideal for individuals stepping down from inpatient treatment or those who need a higher level of care than traditional outpatient services can offer. Individuals participate in a full schedule of individual therapy, group therapy, and skill-building activities throughout the week, receiving a clinical intensity similar to residential treatment with greater flexibility.
Kora Behavioral Health’s Intensive Outpatient Program provides structured, evidence-based treatment for individuals who need meaningful support while maintaining work, school, or family responsibilities. An IOP typically involves several hours of therapy and programming per day, multiple days per week, and is an excellent option for those transitioning from PHP or as a primary treatment level for those with stable home environments. Our IOP combines therapy, connection, and relapse prevention education to prepare people for confident, sustained recovery.
Many people struggling with addiction are also living with an undiagnosed or undertreated mental health condition. These can include depression disorders, anxiety disorders, or trauma disorders like PTSD. When left unaddressed, these mental health conditions often fuel substance use and make recovery significantly harder.
Kora Behavioral Health’s dual-diagnosis treatment program is specifically designed to treat addiction and mental health conditions simultaneously. This provides integrated care that treats the whole person, not just their physical addiction. For Hershey residents dealing with both addiction and a mental health condition, this integrated approach can make all the difference in achieving lasting recovery.
Kora Behavioral Health is proud to Help the People of Hershey, PA
Our admissions team is ready to answer your questions, help verify your insurance, and guide you through what to expect. Don’t wait for things to get worse. Contact us today to take that first step toward lasting recovery.
