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LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health

LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health

Drug Rehab Center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

  • Mental Health

LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health provides quality care, as evidenced by its accreditation by both JCAHO and SAMHSA, and accepts most private health insurance plans, making it an accessible and cost-effective option for those in need of treatment.

About This Pennsylvania Facility

LifeCare Hospital – Behavioral Health in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is at the forefront of treating mental health issues with a strong focus on addiction recovery. Set in a private and compassionate environment, it distinguishes itself by partnering expert physicians with specialized therapy staff to craft individualized treatment paths.

With prestigious certifications from JCAHO and SAMHSA, LifeCare Hospital – Behavioral Health upholds high standards of quality and safety in patient care. This facility embraces a holistic approach to recovery, offering inpatient and residential care to meet the specific needs of each individual.

  • Expert Staff: A team of expert physicians and specialized therapy staff work together to offer personalized therapeutic interventions.
  • Holistic Approach to Recovery: Offers a comprehensive range of services, including medical detoxification and medication-assisted treatment.
  • Accreditation and Quality: Proudly certified by JCAHO and SAMHSA, ensuring adherence to high standards of care and safety.

LifeCare Hospital tackles various addictions and mental health issues, providing treatment methods that include counseling, therapy sessions, and medical detoxification. Patients have access to inpatient and residential levels of care, supporting a journey toward long-term recovery.

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
  • Accreditations

    SAMHSA

    JCAHO

    Conditions and Issues Treated

    Levels of Care Offered at LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health

    This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Inpatient, Residential, with additional therapies available as listed below.

    Inpatient programs are intensive regimes that require individuals suffering from serious addictions to admit themselves into a controlled environment. Inpatient programs in Pennsylvania generally span over 28 days to six months. The first step in an inpatient program is medically assisted detox. Doctors and addiction specialists at LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health monitor the individual’s vital signs as the drugs leave their system. Some inpatient rehab programs also provide counseling for family members to provide encouragement and emotional support. In inpatient programs, patients have access to 24-hour medical supervision.

    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.

    Therapies & Programs

    Therapy plays a major role in addiction recovery. It encourages patients to get to the root of their addiction and learn how to better handle the issues that led to using. Therapy can be conducted in group and one on one settings. In LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health‘s individual therapy, the patient meets with the therapist in a one on one setting. This allows them to focus on the underlying issues of addiction and come up with solutions to prevent future abuse.

    Attending group therapy at LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania allows those seeking sobriety to realize they are not alone in their battles. This is when a group of people all in different phases of recovery get together and speak about their battles. They talk about their triggers, their successes, their failures, and the things they can do to get on and stay on a sober path. These sessions also teach life skills, communication, healthy habits, and can include alternative types of therapy.

    Addiction commonly results in malnutrition, vitamin and mineral deficiencies. This can be reflected in weight loss, hair loss or hair changes, skin irregularities. Eating correctly to replace lost vitamins and minerals while balancing your diet can build confidence. LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health will help you get back on track.

    Nicotine Replacement Therapy (NRT) uses low-dose nicotine drugs to eliminate tobacco addiction from smokers. Without smoking, the treatment at LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health in Pittsburgh, PA brings nicotine into the bloodstream to minimize dependence on the physical habit, while detoxing the body from the attachment. To alleviate withdrawal symptoms, it also helps abusers to adapt to lower doses over time.

    Patient Experience

    Experiential Therapy at LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health

    This is a type of therapy that involves activity to recreate situations that may have caused trauma or negative emotions. Experiential therapy at LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health in Pittsburgh, PA can involve acting, props, arts and crafts, animal care or other tools that may be effective.

    This therapy is done on an individual basis and can help revisit and heal from past traumas. Trust between the therapist and individual is important for success. Experiential therapy can help you more closely become you and move through life in a positive and authentic manner.

    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.
    LifeCare Hospital - Behavioral Health Location and Directions
    Address Information225 Penn Ave
    Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15221 Phone Number(412) 247-2000 Meta DetailsUpdated April 15, 2024
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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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