Address: University Drive Building 29 - Pittsburgh, PA 15240
Phone Number: 412-360-6611
Website: http://www.pittsburgh.va.gov/services/substance_abuse_treatment_team_and_opioid_renewal

Addiction Treatment & Rehab Overview

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System is a drug & alcohol detox center that provides substance abuse treatment located in Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County). They also provided treatment for non substance related addiction disorder and gambling addiction disorder.

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

Substance Abuse Rehabilitation Licensing & Certifications

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System Center for Trt of Addictive Disorders has the following licenses and/or certifications. Please contact the facility for more information.

  • The Joint Commision

Addiction Treatment Setting

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System provides drug and alcohol addiction treatment in the following setting(s):

  • Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Residential Drug & Alcohol Treatment
  • Outpatient Drug & Alcohol Detox
  • Intensive Outpatient Addiction Treatment
  • Outpatient Methadone and/or buprenorphine treatment
  • Regular Outpatient Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Short Term Residential Addiction Treatment

Drug & Alcohol Detoxification Services Offered

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers the following drug & alcohol detoxification services at their facility:

  • Alcohol Detoxification
  • Opioid Detoxification

Type of Opioid Treatment

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers the following opioid addiction treatm services:

  • SAMHSA-certified Opioid Treatment Program
  • Buprenorphine used in Treatment
  • Buprenorphine maintenance
  • Buprenorphine maintenance for predetermined time
  • Naltrexone used in Treatment
  • Methadone maintenance
  • Methadone maintenance for predetermined time
  • Prescribes/administers buprenorphine
  • Use methadone/buprenorphine for pain management or emergency dosing

Pharmacotherapies and Medications Used In Rehab

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System uses the following pharmacotherapies and medications in their treatment program:

  • Acamprosate (Campral®)
  • Disulfiram (Antabuse®)
  • Methadone
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone (Suboxone®)
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable, for example, Sublocade®)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Extended-release, injectable Naltrexone (Vivitrol®)
  • Medications for psychiatric disorders

Drug & Alcohol Addiction Treatment Approaches

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System uses the following addiction treatment approaches:

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

Rehab Counseling and Education

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 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

Specialty Drug & Alcohol Rehab Programs

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers the following specialty addiction treatment programs:

  • Drug Alcohol Rehab For Women
  • Veterans Addiction Treatment Program
  • Dual Diagnosis / Co Occuring Disorders Substance Abuse Treatment
  • Treatment For Those Who Have Experienced Sexual Abuse
  • Substance Abuse Treatment Specializing In Trauma Patients

Addiction Treatment Ancillary Services

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers the following ancillary services to go along with their addiction treatment:

  • Case Management Services
  • Housing Services
  • Mental Health Services
  • Consumer-run (peer-support) services / Alumni Programs
  • Self Help Groupss

Drug Alcohol Rehab Transitional Programs / Services

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Aftercare / Continuing Care
  • Discharge Planning

Rehab Center Payment Information and Financial Assistance

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System offers the following transitional programs to assist their clients post-treatment:

  • Military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)

Addiction Treatment Screening / Pre-Treatment Services

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 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

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 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

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System 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