Address: 225 Penn Avenue - Pittsburgh, PA 15221
Phone Number: 412-864-5300
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Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

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

They serve methadone and buprenorphine clients only. UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital accepts young adults and adults (ages 18 and up) and treats both men and women.

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital Narcotic Addiction Treatment Prog 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
  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

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

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

Type of Opioid Treatment

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Methadone maintenance

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

  • Anger Management
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Contingency management/motivational incentives
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Relapse Prevention
  • Substance use counseling approach
  • Trauma-related counseling
  • 12 Step Facilitation

Rehab Counseling and Education

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital offers the following counseling and education programs:

  • Individual Counseling
  • Group Counseling
  • Family Counseling
  • Marital/Couples Counseling
  • Substance Abuse Education
  • Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitus

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Substance Abuse Treatment For Pregnant / Post Partum Women

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Child Care For Clients' Children
  • Mental Health Services
  • Social Skills Development
  • Transportation Assistance

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

UPMC Western Psychiatric 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 Western Psychiatric Hospital offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Federal, or any government funding for substance abuse programs
  • Medicare Accepted
  • Medicaid Accepted
  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
  • Private Health Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital utilizes the following screening and pre-treatment methods:

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

Health & Substance Screening and Testing Services

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

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

Facility Smoking Policies & Cessation Services

UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital 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