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Western PA Adult and Teen Challenge

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At a Glance

1 Accreditation(s)

Medication

Inpatient

Outpatient

Accepts Private Health Insurance

Accepts Public Health Insurance

Accreditations

Faith-Based Recovery Rooted in Structure and Purpose

Located in Cheswick, Pennsylvania, the center offers a spiritually grounded approach to substance use treatment. The program centers on a Christian curriculum with mandatory chapel attendance, while also incorporating evidence-based therapies like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), motivational interviewing, and trauma counseling. Clients participate in regular Bible study, faith-based mentorship, and structured daily routines designed to support both recovery and personal transformation.

Year-Long Discipleship with Real-Life Impact

A standout feature of this facility is its multi-phase, year-long residential program. Designed to support deep, lasting change, the model begins with an introductory phase, followed by extended growth and training, and culminates in a six-month internship. This structure gives clients time to rebuild trust, practice responsibility, and develop vocational skills before returning to daily life, an important option for those needing more than short-term care.

Onsite Medical Detox and Outpatient Care

The Cheswick location also offers 24/7 medically supervised detox. Clients can safely withdraw from substances under clinical care before transitioning into longer-term treatment. For those seeking less intensive options, the program includes intensive outpatient (IOP) and standard outpatient services through its partnership with the Naaman Center, which provides counseling, relapse prevention, and telehealth access.

Focus on Work Readiness and Life Skills

Life after treatment is a core focus. The program includes job training, vocational support, and life skills education such as budgeting and communication, all tailored to help clients achieve stability in work and home life. By linking recovery to everyday responsibilities, the facility prepares clients for long-term independence beyond treatment.

Small-Scale Campus with a Community Feel

Set on a quiet, rural campus, the facility maintains a low client-to-staff ratio and a modest cohort size. This allows for more individualized attention and helps foster close relationships between staff and residents. The grounds include a new chapel, fitness space, and communal gathering areas, creating a sense of structure, safety, and belonging throughout the recovery process.

Patient Reviews

Feedback reflects the facility's focus on spiritual and clinical care. Many alumni credit the program with life-changing growth, citing supportive staff and deepened faith as central to their recovery, with the importance of clinical integration also noted.

Insurance Accepted

Private

  • Aetna
  • Carelon
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Highmark
  • AmeriHealth
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • UPMC
  • Other Private Insurance

Public

  • Medicaid

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

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Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Residential inpatient
  • Outpatient
  • Telemedicine
  • Intensive outpatient treatment (IOP)
  • Long-term residential
  • Outpatient (methadone/buprenorphine or naltrexone treatment)
  • Regular outpatient treatment
  • Short-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Matrix Model program
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling
  • Trauma-focused counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • 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
  • Job training and educational 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

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Community outreach and support
  • Comprehensive health checkup
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use assessment
  • Temporary support for clients
  • Testing for HIV
  • Testing for Sexually Transmitted Infections
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Medication-Based Treatments

  • Buprenorphine (any)
  • Naltrexone (any)
  • Buprenorphine (extended-release, injectable)
  • Buprenorphine with naloxone
  • Buprenorphine without naloxone
  • Naltrexone (extended-release, injectable)
  • Naltrexone (oral)
  • Nicotine replacement

Other Conditions Treated

  • Anger
  • Grief and loss
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
  • Trauma

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Fitness center
  • Access to nature
  • Healthy meals

Activities

  • Fitness activities
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Spiritual or faith-based services

Setting

  • Country

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • Non-profit

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