Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Addiction Recovery & Character Development Programs
Founded in 1968, Hogar CREA International of Pennsylvania has dedicated over five decades to transforming lives through addiction recovery and character development. Our therapeutic community model, rooted in mutual support and self-effort, provides a structured home-like environment where residents rebuild their lives after substance abuse. With centers across Pennsylvania, Florida, New Jersey, Puerto Rico, and Latin America, we serve adults and adolescents through peer-led interventions that address social, biological, spiritual, and psychological needs.Our program emphasizes personal responsibility, daily routines fostering accountability, and professional guidance from social workers and healthcare experts. Backed by a philosophy of dignity and faith, we help residents restore relationships with families, communities, and society while maintaining a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Services
Residential Addiction Recovery
Peer Support Programs
Character Development
Community Reintegration
Family Support Services
Details
- Year established: 1968
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of proven experience in addiction recovery
- Our peer-led model uses former residents as program directors
- Holistic approach addresses social, biological, spiritual, and psychological needs
- Community-based homes foster real-world reintegration
- Professional staff includes social workers and healthcare experts
What people say
Respectful staff
Effective recovery programs
Delicious baked goods
Second chances
Professional service
Services
Residential Addiction Recovery
Our residential programs provide structured environments for addiction recovery. Residents participate in daily routines that build responsibility while receiving peer support and professional counseling. The program emphasizes character development through community living and therapeutic activities.
Peer Support Programs
Experienced residents guide newcomers through recovery using shared experiences. This model fosters accountability and demonstrates successful recovery paths. Peer mentors work alongside professionals to provide comprehensive support throughout the rehabilitation process.
Character Development
Our program focuses on rebuilding self-respect and dignity through structured activities. Residents develop positive habits and social skills while addressing the root causes of addiction. Spiritual growth and community responsibility are integrated into daily practices.
Community Reintegration
We prepare residents for successful reentry through job readiness training and social skills development. The program builds connections with local businesses and families to ensure ongoing support after completing treatment.
Family Support Services
Our services include family education and counseling to repair relationships affected by addiction. We help families understand recovery processes and develop supportive communication strategies throughout the treatment journey.
People
Hector Luis Figueroa Rodriguez
President
Current president leading Hogar CREA's mission since 2015 with commitment to community-based recovery solutions.
Julia Garcia Rios
Former President
Served as president from 2000-2006, continuing the organization's founding vision for addiction recovery.
Questions
What addiction recovery services do you offer?
We provide residential programs combining peer support, structured routines, and professional counseling to address substance abuse and rebuild character.
How long has Hogar CREA operated in Pennsylvania?
We've maintained Pennsylvania facilities in Bethlehem, Reading, and Allentown since our 1968 founding.
Do you accept insurance for treatment?
Our program operates through donations and product sales rather than insurance billing.
How do residents support themselves during recovery?
Residents sell baked goods like cheesecakes and flan, with proceeds supporting our nonprofit mission.
What makes your program unique?
Our peer-led model uses recovered addicts as directors, combining lived experience with professional healthcare guidance.
