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Alpha House

Alpha House

Drug Rehab Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Substance Abuse
  • Opioid Addiction
  • Mental Health
  • Dual Diagnosis
  • Drug Addiction
  • Alcoholism

Alpha House is a SAMHSA-accredited, Pittsburgh-based Addiction Treatment Facility that offers tailored programs to individuals suffering from Substance Abuse, Alcoholism, Opioid Addiction and Mental Health issues with an emphasis on evidence-based therapies and accessible payment options.

About This Pennsylvania Facility

Alpha House is an Addiction Treatment Facility located in Pittsburgh, PA. With a founding date in 1971, they have been serving the community for over five decades. Alpha House specializes in treating a variety of substance abuse disorders, including alcoholism, opioid addiction, drug addiction, and dual diagnosis cases. They offer a range of levels of care, including inpatient, outpatient, and residential services. Accredited by SAMHSA and holding a State License, Alpha House ensures that their treatment methods meet high standards. They also accept private health insurance, making their services accessible to a wide range of individuals seeking addiction treatment.

Alpha House provides a comprehensive array of services for those struggling with addiction and substance abuse. Their offerings include aftercare support, drug rehab, dual-diagnosis treatment, and mental health services. Through their aftercare support system, individuals can receive continued assistance and guidance even after completing their initial treatment. The facility also offers drug rehabilitation programs tailored to meet the specific needs of each individual. Additionally, Alpha House specializes in dual-diagnosis treatment, recognizing the importance of addressing both substance abuse and mental health disorders concurrently. With their various levels of care, Alpha House strives to provide effective and personalized treatment options for those seeking recovery from addiction.

Genders
  • Male
  • Female
  • Gender Exclusive Center
  • Ages
  • Children
  • Teenagers
  • Adults
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Modality
  • Individuals
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Groups
  • Additional
  • LGBTQ+ Allied
  • Hearing Impaired
  • Veteran Specific
  • SAMHSA Listed
  • Additional Languages
  • Smoking Allowed
  • Accreditations

    State License

    SAMHSA

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Substance Abuse + Addiction Treatment

    Rehab centers in Pennsylvania exist to help individuals bounce back from substance abuse. Drug addiction refers to the use of illegal drugs and improper use of prescription drugs. Substance abuse includes all problems that stem out from using psychoactive substances. Centers like Alpha House are here to help.

    Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment

    Opioid addiction is one of the most common forms of addiction Pennsylvania. Opioids include drugs like heroin, oxycontin and fentanyl. They are prescribed to treat pain, but they are often abused and they are addictive. The addiction is treated by detoxing the body, so it no longer needs the chemicals in the drugs. This is followed up by therapies to correct behavior and target the root of the problem.

    Dual-Diagnosis

    Some of the most common co-occurring disorders are schizophrenia, depression, and bipolar disorder. Most rehab facilities in Pittsburgh, PA like Alpha House provide patients with a dual diagnosis. Dual diagnosis gives rehab the means to treat addiction while restoring mental and emotional health.

    Addiction, Alcohol Abuse, Behavioral Issues, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis (Co-Occuring Disorders), Emotional Disturbance, Gambling Addiction, Impulse Control Disorders, Life Skills / Life Coaching, Mental Health, Opioid Addiction, Relationship Issues, Self Esteem, Shame issues, Substance Abuse, Trauma and PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) 

    Levels of Care Offered at Alpha House

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient Rehab in Pittsburgh, PA

    Inpatient rehabilitation aims to treat severe addictions and co-occurring disorders. Depending on individual requirements, the duration of the stay at Alpha House ranges from four weeks to six months. Pennsylvania inpatient recovery guarantees that the patient resides in an environment free of drugs.

    Outpatient Program

    An Outpatient Rehab Program is a part-time drug rehab program for treating individuals in Pittsburgh, PA with mild addiction or mild-to-moderate drug withdrawal symptoms. It generally requires about 10 to 12 hours every week.

    Doctors can administer on-the-spot medication to ease withdrawal symptoms such as anxiety, increased heart rate, and even depression. Groups such as Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) can be used as a part of outpatient treatment to help maintain sobriety.

    Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient’s individual requirements.

    Aftercare Support at Alpha House, in short, is the support provided to a patient after they have finished treatment. It allows them to adjust to everyday life. It may entail setting them up and enrolling them in services such as Narcotics Anonymous (NA) and Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) inside a halfway house. Career coaching may also be offered to patients to help them get back into the workforce.

    Therapies & Programs

    Individual Therapy

    Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Alpha House therapist. Individual therapy seeks to help identify the issues that drive and contribute to a client’s addiction or alcoholism. Another goal of individual counseling is to assist the client to learn how to manage their lives without alcohol or drugs.

    Couples Therapy at Alpha House

    Therapy for couples decreases unhealthy behavior in a relationship that can trigger addiction. Either, or both, members of the couple will be improved by this. This treatment administered by Alpha House still targets addiction and can also make a relationship healthier through a variety of methods.

    Family Counseling + Therapy

    Addiction is a family disease. Family therapy is a common tool that is used during inpatient treatment. While living with active addiction in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, it is impossible for family members not to be affected. In order to have the greatest chances for long term sobriety, healing any family trauma and dysfunctional communications is important. Family therapy aims to heal and rebalance unhealthy roles and habits.

    Group therapy occurs in a group setting as opposed to a one on one setting. It benefits patients by providing a feeling of support and letting them know they are not alone. Patients at Alpha House also learn to build trust and understanding and gain perspective through discussions.

    After experiencing trauma, it’s crucial to look for a facility that can provide trauma therapy. This approach zeroes in on the traumatic incidents that a patient has encountered in the past, recent or not. It’s been widely known that trauma can make an individual resort to alcohol or other substances to mask their troubles and pain. Trauma can originate from domestic violence, sexual abuse, an early encounter with death, sexual assault, and many more. The goal of trauma therapy at Alpha House in Pittsburgh, PA is to help the patient see beyond the trauma and move forward. Mental health professionals will facilitate the patient’s journey and see to it that he or she is no longer a victim of his or her traumatic experiences and has wholly regained his or her personal power.

    Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy sees a person suffering from substance addiction to have illogical reasoning, counterproductive actions, and does not see things clearly. REBT at Alpha House in Pittsburgh, PA deals with cognition, images, and behavior extensively to rectify the client’s bad habits. The process calls for practice, reiteration, and bolstering the new way of thinking being introduced to the patient.

    A 12-Step Program is a common method that is used to treat addiction. This format is used for both drug and alcohol treatment. It is extremely popular and successful for large numbers of people. It is a relatively simple set of steps that are done continuously in order to move through life with awareness, accountability and honesty. 12-Step programs are available in most every city in the Unites States. They are available in person, electronically and virtually through phone or web-based meetings.

    Contingency management (CM) is a system that rewards patients for positive behavior. Patients may get a gift for a clean drug test. They may also get punished for negative behavior. The therapy inspires patients to engage in healthy behaviors and limit unhealthy behavior. It is effective in treating addiction and other issues.

    12-Step Facilitation, Aftercare, Anger Management, Cognitive Behavioral Treatment (CBT), Contingency management/motivational incentives, Couples Therapy, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Discharge Planning, Drug Rehab, Dual-Diagnosis, Employment Counseling / Training, Family Therapy, Group Therapy, Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis, Hepatitis Education / Counseling / Support, HIV or AIDS education, Holistic, Individual Therapy, Individualized Treatment, Inpatient Treatment, Interpersonal, Intervention, Motivational Interviewing, Naloxone and overdose education, Outpatient Treatment (OP), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Residential Long Term (>30 Days), Substance Use Counseling, Trauma Therapy

    Payment Options Accepted

    For specific insurance or payment methods please contact us.
  • Health Insurance
  • Self-Pay / Cash
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • Military Insurance
  • IHS/Tribunal/Urban
  • State-Financed
  • Sliding Scale
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    Additional Details

    Specifics, location, and helpful extra information.
    Alpha House Location and Directions
    Address Information435 Shady Ave
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15206 Phone Number(412) 363-4220 Meta DetailsUpdated November 25, 2023
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    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Addiction Information

    Pennsylvania ranks 14th in the nation for drug-related deaths. More than 10% of all deaths in Pennsylvania have been related to drugs and alcohol. 30% of Pennsylvania youth reportedly drink alcohol monthly, with more than 20,000 teenagers having an alcohol problem. The rate of opioid misuse in Pennsylvania is double the national average.

    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has been hit hard by the opioid epidemic. About 24,000 people in Pittsburgh struggle with drug addiction. In the city, there were 9,813 overdose deaths in 2016. Alcohol is a factor in more than 38% of all traffic fatalities in Pittsburgh. There are plenty of drug treatment centers in the area to help you get your life back on track.

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