Pittsburgh VA Medical Center

4100 Allequippa St
Pittsburgh, PA 15240

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

412-822-2222

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About Pittsburgh VA Medical Center

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.

Addiction Treatment Programs

Alcoholism Drug Rehab

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.

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.

Levels of Care

Detox & MAT

Experience safe detox in Pennsylvania as your initial step toward recovery. During this process, you’ll rece...ive 24/7 care while your body is cleansed of all addictive substances. Treatment may include medication to alleviate withdrawal symptoms.

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.

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.