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.
Amenities
Private Rehab
Private drug rehab provides a comfortable, secure environment that allows you to focus on doing the work to ge...t your life back on track. Benefits include a higher staff-to-client ratio, increased one-on-one time with therapists and healthcare providers, private rooms for clients, and customized forms of therapy.
Residential Setting
Residential drug rehab provides the comforts of home with the therapeutic support needed to successfully recov...er. Benefits of an inpatient program include increased safety, a higher success rate, and the time and distance given to focus on recovery. Residential drug rehabs are often the preferred method of treatment, as they can be tailored to meet specific needs, offer focused therapeutic care, and provide the necessary tools to sustain recovery.
Private Rooms
In order to maintain a sense of autonomy, many private rehab facilities offer clients the ability to choose th...eir own private rooms. The privacy and personal space ensure that the recovery process is as comfortable as possible.Addiction Treatment Programs
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.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.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.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.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.Drug Rehab
Drug rehab in Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab
Elderly rehab in Pennsylvania works with older adults who are facing addiction. Common services include management of chronic health conditions, case management, and education about prescription medications.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.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.Sober Living
An average stay at a Pennsylvania sober living home is designed to decrease your chances of relapsing. While t...here, you’ll work on strengthening your recovery skills and prepare to live on your own. You’ll attend 12-step meetings, work or go to school, and follow a structured schedule that provides stability and accountability.Drug & Alcohol Intervention
Intervention specialists are often a key part of the recovery process. These professionals provide pre-interve...ntion counseling to family members, assistance with intervention facilitation, and valuable resources and insight to develop an effective treatment plan for drug rehab in Pennsylvania.Accreditations
SAMHSA
Insurance
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 
