Address: 1400 Locust Street - Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Phone Number: 412-232-4080
Website: http://www.upmc.com

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

UPMC/Mercy Hospital is a halfway house / transitional living facility located in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County).

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

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

UPMC/Mercy Hospital Acute Medical Detox has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • State Substance Abuse Agency
  • State Department of Health
  • Hospital Licensing Authority

Addiction Treatment Setting

UPMC/Mercy Hospital provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Inpatient Addiction Treatment in a Hospital Setting
  • Hospital Inpatient Drug & Alcohol Detoxification

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

UPMC/Mercy Hospital offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

UPMC/Mercy Hospital offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine detoxification
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

UPMC/Mercy Hospital uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

UPMC/Mercy Hospital uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Brief Intervention
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • 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

UPMC/Mercy Hospital offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family 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

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

UPMC/Mercy Hospital offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

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

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

UPMC/Mercy Hospital offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

UPMC/Mercy Hospital offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Private Health Insurance

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

UPMC/Mercy Hospital 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

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

  • Breath analyzer or blood alcohol testing
  • Drug or alcohol urine screening
  • HIV Testing
  • Screening for Hepatitus B
  • Screening for Mental Health Disorders
  • Screening for Substance Use
  • STD Testing
  • TB Screening

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

UPMC/Mercy Hospital has the following smoking policies/assistance:

  • Smoking not permitted
  • Nicotine Replacement Therapy
  • Screening for tobacco use
  • Smoking/tobacco cessation counseling