About Mercy Behavioral Health 9th Street
Mercy Behavioral Health in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, knows that substance users struggle with one step forward and two steps back. With more than one in 10 adults in the United States experiencing addiction, they hope to make a difference by offering addiction treatment that promotes long lasting recovery.
The organization is CARF accredited. They accept Medicaid, Medicare, TRICARE and many other insurance coverages. Charges may be reduced based on your income.
Specialized Treatment for Co-occurring Disorders
Integrated treatment is offered for clients 14 and older who have been diagnosed with co-occurring disorders. Therapeutic interventions include a variety of therapy methods to address addiction and mental health concerns. Clinicians may use motivational methods such as motivational interviewing and motivational enhancement therapy, as well as cognitive based methods such as cognitive behavioral therapy and dialectical behavior therapy.
Intensive Outpatient Treatment in Pittsburgh
An intensive outpatient program (IOP) is offered to clients who need more intensive services than general outpatient treatment provides, or who have completed residential or withdrawal management programs. The IOP involves three hours of treatment per day for three days per week. Treatment includes group therapy, individual therapy and psychiatric services.
Outpatient Groups for Specific Needs
There are three outpatient group types based on your needs. Keeping Recovery Groups meet once or twice per week. These offer general support for those who are in recovery. Motivation in Recovery and Harm Reduction groups are appropriate for you if you are considering treatment to reduce physical harm from substance use.
Medication for Opioid Use Disorder groups offer support for the medication you have been prescribed: buprenorphine, naltrexone or long acting injectables. The group fulfills the requirement that you must receive counseling during the medication period. If you require additional counseling, you can receive individual counseling in addition to the group meetings.
If you are not receiving these medications but feel you need to, you can join the MOUD Clinic by coming during walk-in hours at the Sister Veronica McDarby Admissions Center. Walk-in hours are Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday from noon to 2:00 pm.
