About UPMC McKeesport
UPMC McKeesport is a hospital based addiction treatment program in McKeesport, Pennsylvania offering medically managed detox and short term inpatient rehab for adults with substance use disorders.
This program combines withdrawal management and structured rehab within a full service medical hospital.
Delivered by a multidisciplinary team, care integrates medical stabilization and therapy, peer support and aftercare planning for lasting recovery.
Detox and Addiction Programs
Treatment often begins with detox, where withdrawal is stabilized under close medical supervision.
Patients can then transition into short term inpatient rehab, a supportive option for those who need continued medical care or who have relapsed after detox.
Clients can expect therapy, structured daily programming and psychosocial assessment.
The program uses approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention and 12 step meetings, while treating co-occurring mental health conditions in an integrated hospital setting.
Key Features
- Location: McKeesport, Pennsylvania accessible by Pittsburgh Regional Transit and a 24/7 parking garage
- Levels of care: Medically managed detox and short term inpatient rehab within a 27 bed unit
- Who they treat: Adults 18 and older with substance use disorders and co-occurring conditions
- Approach: CBT and motivational interviewing, peer support and family therapy
- Payment options: Accepts Medicare and Medicaid, private and military insurance and self pay
- Amenities: Full hospital access, cafeteria and chapel, courtyard and accessible facilities
- Aftercare: Discharge planning, referrals and relapse prevention resources
