VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

4100 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15240

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
412-822-2222

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

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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.
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Metropolitan Area

Addiction treatment in the metro area benefits clients by offering seamless connections from the city, around ...the state, and those seeking out-of-state treatment. Another benefit of attending a metro area drug rehab is that you’re close to major airports and ground transportation services.
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Business Center

Business centers are a preferred amenity in many mental health and addiction recovery facilities and typically... feature secure, high-speed internet, computer stations, printers, and related business technologies. Business centers are designed to enable professionals and students to continue to participate in work or school activities without leaving the treatment facility.
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Addiction Treatment Programs

Teen & Adolescent Program Adult Program Alcoholism Men's Rehab Women's Rehab Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Drug Rehab Senior Drug & Alcohol Rehab LGBTQ Friendly Rehab Rehab For Veterans

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

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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.
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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.
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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.
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Accreditations

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Insurance

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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.
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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.
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Administered by the Department of Defense, TRICARE offers comprehensive military health insurance plans for ac...tive and retired military members and their families. Similar to PPO programs offered by private insurance companies, TRICARE covers multiple levels of care for addiction treatment, including detox, inpatient rehab, and outpatient services.
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Contact VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System

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