Located at 1400 Locust Street in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, UPMC Mercy Hospital – Inpatient Withdrawal Management is a nonprofit addiction treatment provider. The Inpatient Withdrawal Management program is operated by UPMC Mercy Hospital.
Patients can access detox (medically supervised withdrawal), hospital inpatient care, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as motivational interviewing, Matrix Model, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and 12-step facilitation. For opioid use disorder, the program uses buprenorphine and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.
For payment, the facility accepts government funding for substance use treatment, Medicare, Medicaid, military insurance (TRICARE), private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.
The program accepts young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for young adults, clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders, and clients with HIV or AIDS. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.
UPMC Mercy Hospital – Inpatient Withdrawal Management is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency, state department of health, and hospital licensing authority.
Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.