About Mercy Behavioral Health
If you’re looking for a supportive place to start or continue your recovery journey, Mercy Behavioral Health in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania really stands out. Part of Pittsburg Mercy, they’ve been a trusted name in community-based behavioral health care for nearly 50 years. What’s really cool about this facility is they’re the only place in the region that’s both a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic and an Integrated Care and Wellness Clinic. Basically, that means they’re about treating the whole person, not just the symptoms.
They work with people of all ages, kids to older adults, and make it a point to meet you exactly where you are.
Flexible Addiction Treatment That Fits Your Life
Not everyone needs the same level of care and Mercy gets that. They offer outpatient programs that range from standard weekly sessions to their Intensive Outpatient Program which meets several days a week. Plus, you’ll get access to individual therapy, family support, group counseling and even medication-assisted treatment if it’s the right option for you.
If a DUI is what brought you to Mercy Behavioral Health, they have a whole program designed to help with that too. They have an Alcohol Highway Safety School that isn’t just about fulfilling a legal requirement. This ‘school’ also takes a look at your relationship with substances and how to handle your relationship with them moving forward.
Judgment-free Help When You Need It
Mercy accepts Medicaid and Medicare, plus other funding options for those who don’t have those insurances. They also partner with a lot of local groups like AA, NA and Prevention Point Pittsburgh, so you’ll have access to a big network of support groups even outside of Mercy’s programs.
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Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.
Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.
Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Medicare is a federal program that provides health insurance for those 65 and older. It also serves people under 65 with chronic and disabling health challenges. To use Medicare for addiction treatment you need to find a program that accepts Medicare and is in network with your plan. Out of pocket costs and preauthorization requirements vary, so always check with your provider.
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Mental health rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from mental illnesses like bipolar disorder, clinical depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and more. Mental health professionals at these facilities are trained to understand and treat mental health issues, both in individual and group settings.
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.
Whether a marriage or other committed relationship, an intimate partnership is one of the most important aspects of a person's life. Drug and alcohol addiction affects both members of a couple in deep and meaningful ways, as does rehab and recovery. Couples therapy and other couples-focused treatment programs are significant parts of exploring triggers of addiction, as well as learning how to build healthy patterns to support ongoing sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.
In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.
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(412) 323-8026 
1200 Reedsdale street
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
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