VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
4100 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15240
About VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System
Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is a medical and behavioral health provider for Veterans, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offering mental healthcare, outpatient drug rehab, pain management, referrals, suicide prevention, counseling, family support services, and aftercare.
Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is an outpatient clinic for veterans with co-occurring substance use disorder and other mental health diagnoses, like post traumatic stress disorder. Veterans receive a comprehensive assessment and individualized treatment planning, which may include individual and group counseling, medication management, medication assisted treatment (MAT), peer support, access to self help groups, dual diagnosis treatment, crisis management, and aftercare support. Some of the evidence based therapies include cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavioral therapy, MAT, and motivational interviewing. MAT is the use of FDA approved medications in combination with behavioral counseling for the treatment of opioid use disorders.
Pittsburgh VA Medical Center is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) and is licensed by the state. Programs are available to adults. Private pay, military insurance, Medicare, and private insurance plans are accepted.
Amenities
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.LGBTQ Friendly Rehab
LGBTQ-friendly rehab in Pennsylvania offers demographic-specific addiction treatment programs to help create positive recovery outcomes designed to overcome stigma and discrimination by creating an environment where clients feel supported and encouraged.Rehab For Veterans
Designed for Veterans of all ages, Veteran’s rehab in Pennsylvania can be a good fit for those seeking treatment for alcohol use disorder, chemical dependency, and co-occurring mental health disorders. Treatment is typically designed for active-duty military members and Veterans, and may also include first responders.Levels of Care
Accreditations

Joint Commission
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