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UPMC - Western Behavioral Of The Alleghanies

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At a Glance

Medication

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Overview

UPMC in Altoona offers comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation services, including intensive and regular outpatient programs. Their treatment approaches utilize cognitive behavioral therapy, trauma-focused counseling, and motivational interviewing. UPMC provides a wide range of support services such as mental health support, social skills training, and case management. Unique offerings include housing assistance and telemedicine options. Patients benefit from extensive education and counseling services like group therapy, family counseling, and substance use education. Transition support includes post-discharge follow-up and overdose prevention education. As a non-profit facility, UPMC is committed to providing accessible care with a focus on long-term recovery success.

  • Location:

    500 East Chestnut Avenue , Altoona, PA 16601 Directions

  • Ages Served: Adults (Ages 26-64), Young Adults (Ages 18-25)
  • Genders Accepted: Female, Male
  • Detox For: None listed
  • Available Services: Transitional services, Recovery support services, Treats alcohol use disorder, Treats opioid use disorder, Mental health treatment
  • Special Programs: None listed
  • Languages Served: Sign language, English

Treatment Type

  • Outpatient
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment

Treatment Approaches

  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Trauma-focused counseling
  • Telemedicine
  • Substance use counseling
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Anger control support

Additional Support and Services

  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training
  • Case management support

Recovery assistance services

  • Housing assistance

Counseling and Education

  • Group therapy
  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • Tobacco and vaping cessation counseling
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Substance use education
  • General health education services
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Hepatitis education and support

Transition Support

  • Post-discharge follow-up
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Discharge and next steps planning

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Mental health screening
  • Substance use evaluation
  • Substance use assessment
  • Mental health assessment
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Medication for mental disorders

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

Policies

  • Smoking allowed in designated areas
  • No vaping allowed

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • Highmark
  • Humana
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.

Financial Assistance

Provided Not Provided
Free
Payment assistance
Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

Treatment Approaches

Additional Support and Services

Counseling and Education

Transition Support

Testing & Pre-Treatment

Medication-Based Treatments

Amenities and Experiences

Policies

Ownership Type

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