Address: 412 East Commons Street - Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Phone Number: 412-323-4500
Website: http://www.pittsburghmercy.org

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

Pittsburgh Mercy is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County). They also provided treatment for non substance related addiction disorder.

They accept young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treat both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

Pittsburgh Mercy Mercy Behavioral Health has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • State Mental Health Department

Addiction Treatment Setting

Pittsburgh Mercy provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • PHP / Outpatient Day Treatment
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment

Type of Opioid Treatment

Pittsburgh Mercy offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
  • Accepts clients on opioid medication

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

Pittsburgh Mercy uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

Pittsburgh Mercy uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Rational Emotive Behavioral Therapy
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

Pittsburgh Mercy offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Hepatitis Education, counseling, or support
  • HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus
  • Employment counseling or training

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

Pittsburgh Mercy offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Drug Alcohol Rehab Specifically For Men
  • Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women
  • Addiction Treatment For Seniors
  • LGBT Drug Rehab
  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
  • Active Duty Military Program
  • Military Families Program
  • Addiction Treatment For Client's Referred From The Court System
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Addiction Treatment Programs For Persons With HIV/Aids
  • Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
  • Addiction Treatment For Those Who Have Suffered Domestic Violence
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

Pittsburgh Mercy offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Domestic Violence Services
  • Early Intervention For HIV
  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss
  • Transportation Assistance

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

Pittsburgh Mercy offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

Pittsburgh Mercy offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

Pittsburgh Mercy utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

  • Comprehensive mental health assessment
  • Comprehensive substance use assessment
  • Interim services for clients
  • Outreach to persons in the community

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

Pittsburgh Mercy screens and tests for the following substances and/or health conditions:

  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

Pittsburgh Mercy has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking permitted in designated area
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Non-nicotine smoking/tobacco cessation medications
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling