Substance Use & Mental Health · Ponce, PR

Hospital Panamericano de Ponce

Substance Use & Mental Health in Ponce, Puerto Rico, operated by Private for-profit organization. Service and payment details below come directly from the SAMHSA treatment-facility record.

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Care types listed
No
MAT
Yes
Medicaid
No
Telehealth

According to SAMHSA's National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services, Hospital Panamericano de Ponce - Behavioral Medicine Unit (BMU) is a substance use & mental health in Ponce, Puerto Rico, operated by Private for-profit organization. The record documents 1 of 5 tracked care modalities and 3 of 5 payment channels, including Medicaid coverage. Self-reported completeness ranks in the 75th percentile among Puerto Rico facilities.

Also known as Behavioral Medicine Unit (BMU)

The verdict

Hospital Panamericano de Ponce - Behavioral Medicine Unit (BMU) pairs a single documented care modality with broad payment access.

75th pctl.
record completeness in Puerto Rico
1/5
care modalities on file
3/5
payment channels confirmed
15
population + language groups served

What the SAMHSA Record Shows About Hospital Panamericano de Ponce

Hospital Panamericano de Ponce is a substance use & mental health operated by Private for-profit organization in Ponce, Puerto Rico. The facility's N-SUMHSS record lists 1 primary care modality (residential), which shapes both how treatment is delivered and how intake is scheduled. MAT is not listed in the current record; callers seeking medication-assisted options should verify directly or check the rankings pages for nearby providers that do offer MAT. The full postal address on file is 2213 Ponce Bypass, 8th Floor, Damas Hospital, Ponce, PR 00717.

On the services side, the facility self-reports 6 distinct service lines (Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Hospital inpatient, Mental health treatment, Substance use treatment, Suicide prevention services), 1 substance or condition category treated (General substance use disorders), and 7 clinical treatment approaches (Abnormal involuntary movement scale, Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Group therapy, Individual psychotherapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment). It serves 14 specific population groups (Active duty military, Adolescents, Adults, Military families, Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, Persons with HIV/AIDS, Persons with PTSD, Persons with co-occurring disorders, Persons with eating disorders, Persons with serious mental illness, Seniors, and 2 more) with 1 language of care (Spanish). Those figures give a rough signal of programmatic breadth, a higher number of approaches and populations usually indicates more structured clinical programming rather than a single-modality operation. Payment-wise, the record confirms Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, plus 6 specific payment methods enumerated in the survey (Cash or self-payment, Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicaid, Medicare, Private health insurance, U.S. Department of VA funds).

Hospital Panamericano de Ponce reports 36 attributes across services, populations, payment, and language, in line with the Puerto Rico statewide median of 31 (77 facilities listed).

Use this page as a starting screen, not a final decision. SAMHSA fields are self-reported by the facility and refreshed on a rolling basis, so wait times, bed availability, current insurance contracts, and staff credentials are best confirmed on a direct intake call to (787) 739-5555. This page is a factual directory summary, not medical advice, clinical endorsement, or a guarantee of admission. For any acute crisis or active substance-use emergency, call the SAMHSA National Helpline at 1-800-662-4357 or the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline before visiting any facility.

Service profile: Hospital Panamericano de Ponce

How broad this facility's reported program is, by SAMHSA service line.

Service lines
Service lines
6 reported (30% of the typical 20 max)
6
Treatment approaches
Treatment approaches
7 reported (47% of the typical 15 max)
7
Conditions treated
Conditions treated
1 reported (7% of the typical 15 max)
1
Payment options
Payment options
6 reported (50% of the typical 12 max)
6

Counts are self-reported to SAMHSA N-SUMHSS; bar widths are relative to a typical maximum, not a national cap.

How complete is this record, statewide?

Every SAMHSA-listed Puerto Rico facility is plotted below by its own reported-attribute count. Hospital Panamericano de Ponce's bucket is highlighted, so you can see exactly where this specific record falls against the full state distribution, not just the single median figure above.

36 reported attributes

Self-reported completeness, all Puerto Rico SAMHSA facilities

36 75th pctl. higher than 75% of 77 Puerto Rico facilities

This facility 5 50 every SAMHSA-listed facility in Puerto Rico, bucketed by value

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Source SAMHSA National Survey of Substance Use and Mental Health Services (N-SUMHSS) · 2026

Substance Use & Mental Health's Medicaid acceptance rate

Of Puerto Rico's 16 substance use & mental health facilities, 100% accept Medicaid, at or above the Puerto Rico statewide average of 58% (all facility types). Hospital Panamericano de Ponce itself is one of them.

Substance Use & Mental Health facilities in Puerto Rico, Medicaid acceptance rate

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Substance Use & Mental Health facilities in Puerto Rico, Medicaid acceptance rate

Services Offered

6

Self-reported on N-SUMHSS

Treatment Approaches

7

1 substance categories

Populations Served

14

1 language of care

Care-modality coverage (5 modalities tracked)

Reports: residential.

Payment-channel breadth (5 standard channels)

Accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance.

Contact Information

Address

2213 Ponce Bypass, 8th Floor, Damas Hospital, Ponce, PR 00717

Intake Phone

(787) 739-5555
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Eligibility & Services Snapshot

Self-reported in Hospital Panamericano de Ponce's SAMHSA N-SUMHSS record. Always confirm specifics with the facility before relying on any single field.

SAMHSA-reported services, payment options, and program features for Hospital Panamericano de Ponce.
Category Item Reported
Care Modality Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) -
Care Modality Medically Supervised Detox -
Care Modality Outpatient Programs -
Care Modality Residential Treatment Yes
Care Modality Telehealth Available -
Payment Medicaid Yes
Payment Medicare Yes
Payment Private Insurance Yes
Payment Sliding-Fee Scale -
Payment Payment Assistance -

Services Offered

Co-occurring disorder treatmentCognitive behavioral therapyHospital inpatientMental health treatmentSubstance use treatmentSuicide prevention services

Conditions Treated

General substance use disorders

Treatment Approaches

Abnormal involuntary movement scaleActivity therapyCognitive behavioral therapyCouples/family therapyGroup therapyIndividual psychotherapyIntegrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment

Populations Served

Active duty militaryAdolescentsAdultsMilitary familiesPersons who have experienced traumaPersons with Alzheimer's or dementiaPersons with HIV/AIDSPersons with PTSDPersons with co-occurring disordersPersons with eating disordersPersons with serious mental illnessSeniorsVeteransYoung adults

Languages

Spanish

Key Features

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
Detox Services
Outpatient Programs
Residential Treatment
Telehealth Available

Payment & Insurance

Medicaid
Medicare
Private Insurance
Sliding Fee Scale
Payment Assistance

Accepted Payment Methods

  • • Cash or self-payment
  • • Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • • Medicaid
  • • Medicare
  • • Private health insurance
  • • U.S. Department of VA funds

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of facility is Hospital Panamericano de Ponce?
Hospital Panamericano de Ponce is a Substance Use & Mental Health facility operated by Private for-profit organization in Ponce, Puerto Rico. Its SAMHSA record documents a single documented care modality.
Does Hospital Panamericano de Ponce offer Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)?
Hospital Panamericano de Ponce does not currently list MAT among its services. MAT combines FDA-approved medications with counseling. Contact the facility directly to verify current service availability, as offerings may change.
What payment and insurance does Hospital Panamericano de Ponce accept?
Hospital Panamericano de Ponce accepts: Medicaid, Medicare, private insurance, broad payment access. Additional accepted payment methods include Cash or self-payment, Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE), Medicaid.
What services does Hospital Panamericano de Ponce provide?
Hospital Panamericano de Ponce offers 6 services including Co-occurring disorder treatment, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Hospital inpatient, and 3 more. Services are self-reported to SAMHSA and may change. Contact the facility to confirm current availability.
What population groups does Hospital Panamericano de Ponce serve?
Hospital Panamericano de Ponce's SAMHSA record lists 14 specific population groups: Active duty military, Adolescents, Adults, Military families, Persons who have experienced trauma, Persons with Alzheimer's or dementia, and 8 more. If your specific population isn't listed, call the facility directly, since intake staff can often accommodate needs the survey form doesn't capture.
What languages are supported at Hospital Panamericano de Ponce?
Hospital Panamericano de Ponce reports care available in 1 language: Spanish. Language support can change with staffing, so confirm your specific language need when you call.
Does Hospital Panamericano de Ponce offer detox services?
Hospital Panamericano de Ponce does not currently list detox services. If you need detoxification, ask for a referral or call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357 for help finding nearby detox programs.
Is telehealth available at Hospital Panamericano de Ponce?
Hospital Panamericano de Ponce does not currently list telehealth options. Contact them directly as many facilities have expanded virtual care offerings. You can reach them at (787) 842-0045.
How do I get started with treatment at Hospital Panamericano de Ponce?
Contact Hospital Panamericano de Ponce directly at their intake line: (787) 739-5555. Ask about intake procedures, wait times, what to bring, and insurance verification. For residential programs, ask about bed availability and length-of-stay expectations. For immediate help, call SAMHSA at 1-800-662-4357.

Every figure on PlainRecovery is rendered directly from SAMHSA's published N-SUMHSS facility data, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these facility listings, or report a data error. Data current as of 2024 N-SUMHSS release.