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UPMC - Western Behavioral Of The Alleghanies

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Overview

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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.

Address

500 East Chestnut Avenue
Altoona, PA 16601

Directions

Ages Served

  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Female
  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

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

Special Programs

  • None listed

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

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


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does not offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

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

Treatment Approaches

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

Additional Support and Services

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

Counseling and Education

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

Transition Support

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

Testing & Pre-Treatment

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

Amenities and Experiences

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit
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