UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside – Western Psychiatric

UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside – Western Psychiatric provides drug and alcohol treatment from its location at 3708 5th Avenue in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a nonprofit provider. The Western Psychiatric program is operated by UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside.

Its services include detox (medically supervised withdrawal), hospital inpatient care, intensive outpatient (IOP), standard outpatient counseling, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), a federally certified opioid treatment program, co-occurring (dual diagnosis) mental health treatment, and telehealth therapy. Clinicians use approaches such as cognitive behavioral therapy, motivational interviewing, relapse prevention, substance use disorder counseling, and trauma-related counseling. For opioid use disorder, the program uses methadone, buprenorphine, and naltrexone. It also prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder.

UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside – Western Psychiatric accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private health insurance, and cash or self-payment. Coverage depends on your specific plan, so verify benefits before admission.

The program accepts children/adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors. It offers specialized groups for adolescents, young adults, pregnant/postpartum women, and seniors or older adults. Sign language services are available for deaf and hard-of-hearing clients.

UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside – Western Psychiatric is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed or certified by the state substance use treatment agency and SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP).

Support services include aftercare/continuing care, discharge planning, naloxone and overdose education, and outcome follow-up after discharge.