Alpha House
435 Shady Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15206
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About Alpha House
Alpha House is a residential treatment community with 30 beds for adults. You'll find 'em located down in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. They’ve provided personalized and whole person substance use treatment for over 50 years. They’re close to Mellon Park and just five miles northeast of bustling downtown Pittsburgh. Transportation is readily accessible. Port Authority Transit runs several routes with stops near this location on Shady Avenue.
They offer a homely place of healing where you can reconnect with yourself and work with others to build a purposeful life. Alpha House has the feel of a grand estate, with their lush carpets, patterned curtains, open spaces, and even a corner piano. Meals and toiletries are provided.
Upon admission, you're welcomed into a committed and supportive network of peers. You share rooms, and your peers will help you stay motivated and work on personal recovery goals. You’ll attend group and individual therapy sessions. This uses the cognitive behavioral model of care to help change your patterns of thinking and behavior that lead to substance misuse.
The program also tackles issues like trauma, generational oppression, and tough life experiences that often lead to substance use. You’ll learn how to manage frustration and build healthy relationships and self-confidence.
You’ll also learn and practice daily skills and actively participate in cooking and cleaning with your peers. This is a great way to build character, patience and personal responsibility. You’re encouraged to practice positive communication, problem solving and teamwork throughout the process.
You’ll receive educational support, occupational or vocational training and even legal assistance as necessary. Job training prepares you for potential career opportunities when you reenter your community. You’ll obtain referrals for health and social services as well.
With the guidance and support of the staff you’ll sort out family issues that may impact your lasting recovery. The program incorporates therapeutic outings to make things more fun. This may include a visit to Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium located within the nearby Highland Park. It’s expected that as you reenter the community upon graduation, you’ll have built the right skills to maintain your recovery and adapt to daily life with confidence.
Addiction Treatment Programs
Adult Program
The Keystone State offers many resources for those struggling with substance use disorders. Each adult program in Pennsylvania provides individualized care, to meet people where they are and help them take the next step on their recovery journey.Alcoholism
Alcohol rehab in Pennsylvania uses various treatment techniques to teach you how to change your lifestyle, living environment, and social connections. These changes help you control urges to drink and learn how to prevent relapse.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive behavioral therapy in Pennsylvania helps participants identify inaccurate thinking and learned patterns of negative behavior and how to change them. It gives participants the skills to relieve their symptoms without turning to substances.Men's Rehab
Men’s rehab in Pennsylvania can help men receive support from other men who understand their challenges. This provides a sense of camaraderie that relieves feelings of isolation.Opioid Treatment
Opioid rehab in Pennsylvania often includes medication assisted treatment, which helps alleviate withdrawal. This treatment is combined with other therapies that give you skills to navigate addiction and achieve long-term recovery.Rational Behavior Therapy (RBT)
Rational emotive behavioral therapy in Pennsylvania focuses on the present and the relationship between dysfunctional thinking and emotional and behavioral dysfunction. This treatment can uncover faulty beliefs and help you understand what is contributing to your addiction.Women's Rehab
Women’s rehab in Pennsylvania helps females struggling with substance use disorders build the skills necessary to maintain sobriety. Treatment is designed to help women stay on track for long-term recovery.Teen & Adolescent Program
A young adult program in Pennsylvania provides a comfortable, age-appropriate environment for treatment. These programs offer life skills education, individualized treatment, family therapy, and aftercare.Levels of Care
Inpatient Rehab
When first starting drug rehab in Pennsylvania, many individuals begin with inpatient rehab. This involves sta...ying at the facility 24/7 and receiving a variety of treatment methods that typically include group and individual counseling.Outpatient Rehab
While undergoing outpatient treatment in Pennsylvania, you’ll work through challenges such as cravings, soci...al skills, and relapse prevention as you meet with a recovery expert and attend 12-step meetings. This treatment may last a few weeks or several months, depending on your recovery needs.Aftercare & Alumni Program
Following rehab, you can receive much-needed ongoing support through aftercare rehab in Pennsylvania. Services... may include financial planning, career guidance, legal advice, and other practical supports, as well as counseling and 12-step groups. Taking advantage of these resources greatly reduces the chance of relapse.Dual Diagnosis & Mental Health
Mental illness and substance abuse are so integrated that they must be treated together. Ignoring one and trea...ting the other doesn’t work. Dual diagnosis treatment in Pennsylvania effectively addresses both mental health and substance abuse disorders, for the best outcomes.Accreditations
SAMHSA
Insurance
Medicaid Accepted
If need help paying for alcohol and drug rehab in Pennsylvania, you may be eligible for Medicaid. Coverage thr...ough Medicaid may vary, but it can assist with the cost of alcohol and drug rehab, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more.
Private Insurance
Your private insurance may cover the cost of alcohol and drug rehab in Pennsylvania. The amount covered may de...pend on your policy and whether the treatment center is in-network or out-of-network. You may be left with some costs like a co-payment, or co-insurance. Check with your insurer for more information.
Self-Pay Options
You have the choice to pay for your alcohol and drug rehab in Pennsylvania out-of-pocket, also called as self-...pay or private pay. This way, there are no restrictions placed on your access to treatment, courtesy of insurance companies. Payment methods include checks, personal loans, medical loans, credit cards, and many others.
Sliding Scale Payment
If you can't pay the full amount for alcohol and drug rehab in Pennsylvania, a sliding scale payment plan may ...be an option for you. This way, you can access all levels of care, including detox, inpatient rehab, and more. To qualify for this treatment discount, you must complete an application and provide supporting financial documentation.Contact Alpha House
412-363-4220 
