Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing
Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing, in Altoona, Pennsylvania, specializes in providing a supportive, family-style sober living environment for men working on their recovery from substance abuse. The facility offers low-intensity residential care and assists residents in transitioning to a lawful, sober lifestyle.
Licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health and accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF), Grey House strives to offer high-quality, comprehensive care to its residents.
- Offers low-intensity residential care (ASAM Level 3.1) to help men transition into sober, lawful lifestyles.
- Specializes in helping adult men embrace sobriety while maintaining employment, pursuing education, and volunteering.
- Provides support for residents already enrolled in Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.
- Focuses on life skills training such as financial management, goal setting, and job training.
Grey House Transitional Housing addresses various substance abuse issues for adult men of all ages, helping them to focus on achieving and maintaining sobriety in a supportive, drug-free environment.
- 1+ Accreditations
- 3 Conditions Treated
- Insurance Accepted
- 7 Levels of Care
- Speaks English
- 13 Therapies & Programs
- Multiple Locations
Accreditations
CARF
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.
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 Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing are here to help.
Opioid + Opiate Addiction Treatment
Opioids are a set of drugs prescribed for pain relief. Opioid addiction for Pennsylvania residents refers to the compulsive seeking of opioids, even when they are not required medically. Treatment involves medication-assisted therapy in which medicines, counseling, and behavioral therapies are all utilized at Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing.
Levels of Care
This center offers a variety of custom treatment tailored to individual recovery. Currently available are Aftercare Support, Detox, Drug Rehab, Inpatient, Outpatient, Residential, Sober-Living / Half-Way, with additional therapies available as listed below.
An addict may have to go through alcohol or drug withdrawal. While detox may be uncomfortable, it is not life-threatening. Detoxification allows the addict to rid the body of all traces of drugs or alcohol and gives the addict a clean slate for their recovery. In an inpatient or outpatient setting, detox can be managed medically.
Inpatient treatment takes place when a patient checks into a rehab facility. Patients at Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing receive round the clock care that includes detoxing and therapy. Although outpatient treatments are available, inpatient care is recommended as the first step in rehabilitation. The intensive and comprehensive treatment sets patients on a path for drug free living.
Sober living houses reinforce healthy living behaviors and can help prevent relapse. They are designed to feel more like a home with greater independence and privacy. A sober living house in Altoona, PA managed by Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing might incorporate random drug screening, curfews, rotating chores, group meetings.
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 refers to the follow-up care provided after the initial rehab program. The quality of aftercare support plays an important role in preventing relapses and sustains recovery. Aftercare support at Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing is personalized according to the needs of the patient in Pennsylvania.
Therapies & Programs
Individual therapy refers to one-on-one psychotherapy between a patient and their Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing 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.
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 Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing 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 Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing in Altoona, 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.
When it comes to maintaining sobriety, people who quit recovery without developing life skills are disadvantaged. While teaching life skills at Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing is difficult, support with aftercare helps patients learn these skills over time. Life skills include getting a career, living in a good environment, self-care, and finance management, all in Altoona, PA.
Nutrition Therapy, or Medical Nutrition Therapy (MNT), focuses on improving a patient’s mental and physical health through diet. A diet that is low in certain nutrients can lead to emotions that can trigger addiction or relapse. Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing‘s Nutritional therapy promotes healthy eating to heal the body and prevent addictive behavior.
Patient Experience
Experiential Therapy at Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing
Experiential therapy is a non-traditional treatment that uses physical activities to help work through troubling emotions. Role-playing, use of props, and re-enactments are just a few common techniques in experiential therapy at Pyramid Healthcare - Grey House Transitional Housing. Its goal is to help people work with troubling emotions, memories, and trauma that are the source of their psychological issues
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Location & Contact
831 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602
Phone Number
(814) 941-3513
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Location
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831 6th Ave
Altoona, PA 16602 -
(814) 941-3513
Accepts
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GenderMale
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AgeAdults (20+), Teenagers
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ModalityFamily, Group, Individuals
Pyramid Healthcare
Listed June 6, 2021
Updated July 25, 2024
Altoona, Pennsylvania Addiction and Treatment
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.
Blair County, PA, a vibrant community nestled in the heart of Pennsylvania, has been grappling with a growing drug epidemic. In 2022, the county witnessed a staggering 70 drug overdose deaths, with fentanyl playing a significant role in 40 of those cases. This alarming figure represents a sharp increase from the 56 overdose deaths recorded in 2020, highlighting the urgent need for action.
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