Pyramid Healthcare Inc. – Butler - Butler, PA

About Pyramid Healthcare Inc. – Butler

Pyramid Healthcare’s Foundations Medical Services facility in Butler, Pennsylvania is an addiction and mental health facility that primarily assists individuals addicted to methadone and other opioids.
The facility currently accepts most major insurance providers, including Medicaid, as payment. They also work with unions and Employee Assistance Programs.

Methadone Medication Assisted Treatment

This Butler location specializes in helping adults struggling with addictions to methadone and opioids. The facility offers medication assisted treatment (MAT) to speed up the recovery process and provide healing while the individual focuses on recovering.

The individual will first meet with a clinical team to determine what level of treatment will be most beneficial. With MAT, clients are prescribed medication that reduces cravings and symptoms without producing a “high” euphoric feeling.

This clinic utilizes buprenorphine, Suboxone and Vivitrol.

Outpatient Therapy in Butler County

On top of MAT, clients can also participate in outpatient therapy designed to facilitate long term recovery. Group therapy is available once a week for about an hour and a half. These sessions identify issues like obstacles to recovery, coping with change, managing finances, and preventing a relapse.

Individual counseling is also available for clients. Pyramid Healthcare focuses on providing a safe and supportive environment.

The company was founded in 1999, and it’s now one of the leading and largest providers of behavioral healthcare in Pennsylvania. The Butler facility is also considered a Center of Excellence (COE).

The clinic is conveniently located near Greenwood Village. You can find the facility between Moraine Pointe Plaza and Aubrey’s Dubbs Dred Golf Course.

Latest Reviews

Trent Tompkins

4 months ago on Google

After 2 weeks I'm only on 45mg of methadone, and it may take months for me to actually get the 100-150mg I probably need to get clean/function. Maybe this works for people used to Butler dope, but I'm getting fentanyl from Warren and it's at least 4-5 times stronger, so even snorting a 1/6th of a g is like over 150mg of methadone. There top concern seems to be "not getting you high" on methadone, but compared to fentanyl methadone barely does anything - you'll be so sick for so long it's basically like quitting cold turkey, only instead of being able to lay in bed you have to get up and drive somewhere then still be sick. It's like putting a 600 pound guy on a lettuce-only diet, then still being worried he eats so much lettuce that he gains weight. I couldn't get high on methadone if I drank a 2 liter bottle - it's weaker than the fetty I get for $20. But at least if they gave me like 150mgs I think it would act as a blocker. But they want to raise your dose like 5-10mg/week, so you need to go like 3 months before you'll *maybe* not feel terrible (and I don't even know, because I've never done that much, so I just have to hope it would work). But the best thing they could do would be to give me as much methadone as possible because 1) it barely works anyway and 2) it blocks fetty. It'd be like feeding a fat guy so much lettuce they would be full. The only way you're going to make someone worse by giving them too much methadone is if they are doing like 4 perc-5's instead of their prescribed 3; for people doing real opiates and dealing with real pain, any amount of methadone is going to be better (and feel worse) than any amount of fentanyl. Like how even if I eat 10 plates of lettuce, I'm never going to get the calories in 1 plate of gravy covered chicken wings. But expecting someone to go from 1g of fentanyl to 35mg methadone is like expecting a 600 pound guy to eat a single plate of lettuce and be full today because next week he can ask to get a plate and a half of lettuce. It only becomes "medically assisted" once you're like 3 months in and you are given enough medication to help you quit. Otherwise you're just basically stopping cold Turkey, before slowly getting addicted to methadone. I don't shoot up, and 45mg leaves me feeling terrible. And it doesn't need to go up another 10mg, it probably needs doubled or trippled, so I don't know if I'm going to make it. Sucks because the place doesn't seem too bad once you're there but they seem to give you the least help in the beginning when you need the most. But I can't even get high on Butler dope, so maybe that's why. But they still should adjust faster, like if I'm sick AF at 35 and 40 and 45 you really think 50mg is where I need to be? When everyone else is on 100-150mg? I've felt so bad for so long I don't think I'll ever feel better, I just want to be able to function. I don't get why they need 20 appointments to raise someones dose 100mg - I'm guessing they bill for each appointment, but it's horrible as a patient. Imagine if you got surgery and they started you on the weakest pain medicine and then increased it over the next month when you asked - you need it when you're fresh out of surgery, not a month later or even 2 weeks in.

Response from the owner4 days ago

Thank you for your time and openness in leaving comments. We promise that Pyramid always strives to help all clients find hope and recovery, through verified treatment modalities. We regret the moments when our program falls short of expectations, or does not deliver anticipated care standards. We would like to have a better understanding of the situation. Please reach out to us at reviews@pyramidhc.com at your earliest convenience and we will do our best to address.

kelly hill

4 months ago on Google

The people here have saved my life. They actually care and want you to get better. I have to talk about Erin the nurse though. She has been such a great influence on my life. She has always been there to help and encourage me to succeed but never ever have I felt judged by her for my previous mistakes. I ve seen some people get mad and say horrible things about her because they lost their privileges, only to later come and tell her thank you for holding them accountable and helping them to really get back on track. When you re an addict you place blame on others so much because it s the only way you can live with yourself, but then you come to realize that it s us who did wrong, they realized Erin didn t take their privileges they took them from themselves, and the same people have come around and told me she saved their lives as well. She is an incredible nurse. She cares so much and sets an excellent example. I hope that Foundations realize just how blessed they are to have someone like her. She s a treasure and a beautiful soul. One reason I ve been clean for so long is I couldn t stand to let her down. When I say she s saved my life I mean it. Cherish her. Always!

Response from the owner4 days ago

Thank you for taking the time to provide comments. We take pride in the quality of the services we provide, and it brings us joy when our program succeeds in helping clients achieve and sustain recovery.

Kelly Hill

1 year ago on Google

I cannot say enough good about foundations and their staff. The nurses Erin and Edie are God sends. These people have helped save my life and I have many years clean and sober because of their help. People have preconceived notions and judgments about medication assisted recovery but you don t know how it really is. These people care. They don t want you stuck there. They saved my life over and over and I will forever be grateful. I m going on 19 years clean because of their help and services. If you or a loved one needs help, there s no better help out there than foundations. ADDED . I was reading the other reviews and I d love to address the one who says the nurses are horrible human beings. ABSOLUTELY NOT. When you don t follow the rules that are out there for your safety you lose privileges. The nurses are not being mean by having to tell you that you failed a drug test or you didn t show up to group so you can t have the same privileges as those who do what s right.. YOU DID THAT TO YOURSELF. And then he stated someone should burn it down!? If anyone did something so heinous because they can t comply.. you d be totally destroying so many peoples future. Not only would you take innocent peoples jobs but you d crush single moms in recovery and other people trying to make it! How incredibly horrible! If anyone out there wants to get their lives back these people will bend over backwards to help you. Please don t be turned off by a rant from someone who destroyed his own experience by not doing what s right. Part of recovery is taking responsibility for your mistakes. No one can ruin your recovery but you. Foundations is amazing and they care. Especially the AMAZING NURSES! I want to add about my counselor Sydney. I have never in my life felt more advocated for. She is absolutely amazing. The people here truly care and want to see people get better. The only people who have problems are the ones who are completely out of line and disrespectful. They re mad because they don t get privileges but they forget they are the ones who ruin it for themselves. The nurses didn t make you give a positive urinalysis. You did that. I have maintained my privileges for over a decade by simply allowing myself to live a normal life. And I wouldn t have this chance if it wasn t for the help of these great people. Thank you foundation s staff for helping to save my life. My son who I got clean for in the first place is now on his way to becoming a state trooper. If you listen to them and do what you re supposed to do. You will have your life back!

Response from the owner1 year ago

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Other Forms of Payment

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.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Monthly

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.

Addiction Treatments

Levels of Care

Outpatient

Their outpatient treatment programs provide individual counseling, group therapy sessions, and life skills workshops to give clients the tools necessary to live a sober and healthy lifestyle. Individuals and their families are also educated on the nature of addiction, how to avoid relapse, and strategies for maintaining a drug-free lifestyle. Clients in their outpatient treatment programs continue to live in their own homes, allowing them to uphold work, family, and academic commitments. They may not reside in a guaranteed sober environment, and may be forced to confront and cope with triggers present in their everyday lives during recovery.

12-Step

Their treatment programs rely on the 12-step philosophy as an integral part of recovery. Clients attend Alcoholics Anonymous or Narcotics Anonymous as part of their treatment regimen. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way.

Treatments

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

Drug rehab in Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.

Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.

Programs

Adult Program

Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.

Young Adult Program

Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

Experiential therapy is a form of therapy in which clients are encouraged to surface and work through subconscious issues by engaging in real-time experiences. Experiential therapy departs from traditional talk therapy by involving the body, and having clients engage in activities, movements, and physical and emotional expression. This can involve role-play or using props (which can include other people). Experiential therapy can help people process trauma, memories, and emotion quickly, deeply, and in a lasting fashion, leading to substantial and impactful healing.

Family involvement can be critical to a client’s success during and after treatment. Pyramid Healthcare has developed a family program designed to educate the client’s family members about the disease of addiction. This program helps both the individual in specialty treatment and their family learn skills and develop behaviors effective in minimizing the negative impact of the addiction on the familial relationship. Their family program can also open lines of communication between the client and their family members. Pyramid Healthcare counselors can provide family counseling if it is requested by the client.

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.

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Amenities

Private Setting

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Jeanimarie Goodwin

VP of Operations

Tyler Frederick

Senior Director of Marketing

Stephanie Thomas

Regional Director of Marketing

Holly Livingston, MSW

Regional Director of Marketing

Aleisha Albertson

Regional Residential Director

Kelly Salloum

Regional Residential Director

Katherine Beidel

Regional Outpatient Director

Accreditations

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

Contact Information

(866) 416-1238

Website

160 Hindman Road
Butler, PA 16001

Get Help Now - 412-729-2267

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Reviews of Pyramid Healthcare Inc. – Butler

3.7/5 (18 reviews)

Google Reviews

3.7 (18 reviews)

4 months ago

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The people here have saved my life. They actually care and want you to get better. I have to talk about Erin the nurse though. She has been such a great influence on my life. She has always been there to help and encourage me to succeed but never ever have I felt judged by her for my previous mistakes. I’ve seen some people get mad and say horrible things about her because they lost their privileges, only to later come and tell her thank you for holding them accountable and helping them to really get back on track. When you’re an addict you place blame on others so much because it’s the only way you can live with yourself, but then you come to realize that it’s us who did wrong, they realized Erin didn’t take their privileges they took them from themselves, and the same people have come around and told me she saved their lives as well. She is an incredible nurse. She cares so much and sets an excellent example. I hope that Foundations realize just how blessed they are to have someone like her. She’s a treasure and a beautiful soul. One reason I’ve been clean for so long is I couldn’t stand to let her down. When I say she’s saved my life I mean it. Cherish her. Always!

Dustin Duffee

9 months ago

Dustin Duffee, thank you for the high star rating!

1 year ago

I cannot say enough good about foundations and their staff. The nurses Erin and Edie are God sends. These people have helped save my life and I have many years clean and sober because of their help. People have preconceived notions and judgments about medication assisted recovery but you don’t know how it really is. These people care. They don’t want you stuck there. They saved my life over and over and I will forever be grateful. I’m going on 19 years clean because of their help and services. If you or a loved one needs help, there’s no better help out there than foundations. ADDED…. I was reading the other reviews and I’d love to address the one who says the nurses are horrible human beings. ABSOLUTELY NOT. When you don’t follow the rules that are out there for your safety you lose privileges. The nurses are not being mean by having to tell you that you failed a drug test or you didn’t show up to group so you can’t have the same privileges as those who do what’s right.. YOU DID THAT TO YOURSELF. And then he stated someone should burn it down!? If anyone did something so heinous because they can’t comply.. you’d be totally destroying so many peoples future. Not only would you take innocent peoples jobs but you’d crush single moms in recovery and other people trying to make it! How incredibly horrible! If anyone out there wants to get their lives back these people will bend over backwards to help you. Please don’t be turned off by a rant from someone who destroyed his own experience by not doing what’s right. Part of recovery is taking responsibility for your mistakes. No one can ruin your recovery but you. Foundations is amazing and they care. Especially the AMAZING NURSES! I want to add about my counselor Sydney. I have never in my life felt more advocated for. She is absolutely amazing. The people here truly care and want to see people get better. The only people who have problems are the ones who are completely out of line and disrespectful. They’re mad because they don’t get privileges but they forget they are the ones who ruin it for themselves. The nurses didn’t make you give a positive urinalysis. You did that. I have maintained my privileges for over a decade by simply allowing myself to live a normal life. And I wouldn’t have this chance if it wasn’t for the help of these great people. Thank you foundation’s staff for helping to save my life. My son who I got clean for in the first place is now on his way to becoming a state trooper. If you listen to them and do what you’re supposed to do. You will have your life back!

Betty Mcginnis

2 years ago

I haven't had any problems with the nurses or staff. Everyone has been very polite!!

Betty Mcginnis, thank you for the high star rating!

Jocelyn cams

They have the worse nurses and staff. They don’t want to help you, they want to make your life more difficult than it already is. It’s worth driving to a different clinic.

Hi Jocelyn Cams, we appreciate your honest review. We set a high standard for ourselves, and we are disappointed when we fail to deliver to those standards. If you'd be willing to provide more feedback, please reach out to us at reviews@pyramidhc.com so we can assist you further.

Angela Hilins

Angela Hilins, thank you for the high star rating!

Bettyjo Mcginnis (Bettyjo)

Everyone is friendly to me!!!!! The nurses treat me very nice 🙂

Hi Bettyjo Mcginnis (bettyjo), thank you so much for your positive comments about Foundations Medical Services!

Kimberly Rape

3 years ago

SARAH

Thank you for the positive rating. We strive to provide the highest quality of care to our clients on their road to recovery.

Atomic Werewolf76

Better than the alternative. Naturally everyone will have their own experience there...overall mine has been positive. *Some improvements since my original review. Nothing I really want to go on about...but I would suggest Foundations to anyone that needs the treatment they provide.

Jennifer Mazuroski

Foundations and it's wonderful staff have helped change my life. I've been going there several years. I now own my own business, have a car and am buying my first home. If you are actually CLEAN the nurses and staff treat you with the same respect you give them. If you are trying to get better, this is a great place. If you are coming to just get high or stop the sick, go elsewhere. Enough said.

Thank you for your honest review. We always strive to provide high-quality care for all clients, and we love the moments when our services can help clients achieve recovery and leave addiction behind. We look forward to improving our services even more in the future.

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