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Pittsburgh offers a vast array of excellent and award-winning hospitals and medical centers, and institutions practicing specialized treatments for disease and disability. This list is not a comprehensive list of institutions and services, nor is it a recommendation of facilities. 
Contact them to get more info on what's best for you and your family.

Children's Hospital

UPMC Children's Hospital
Children's Hospital's main campus is located in the Lawrenceville neighborhood.

UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside 200 Lothrop Street, Pittsburgh, PA, 15213-2536 (412) 647-2345 Ranked #1 in Pittsburgh,  #2 In Pennsylvania This hospital ranked among the top 50 out of 4515 hospitals. The hospital is #16 nationally in Cancer treatment. UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside in Pittsburgh is nationally ranked in 9 adult specialties and rated high performing in 3 adult specialties and 16 procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility and a teaching hospital. The evaluation of UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside also includes data from UPMC Montefiore, UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, UPMC Shadyside, Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic and Eye and Ear Hospital of Pittsburgh.

UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside -Highly ranked for excellence in these specialties:

Allegheny General Hospital
320 East North Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
#3 Ranked Hospital in Pittsburgh

UPMC Passavant
This hospital rated high performing in 1 adult specialty and 9 procedures and conditions. It is a general medical and surgical facility. The evaluation of UPMC Passavant also includes data from UPMC Passavant Cranberry.

UPMC Mercy
1400 Locust St.
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
(412) 232-8111

West Penn Hospital
4800 Friendship Ave
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
(412) 578-5000
Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2020)
One of the top hospitals in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
Healthgrades Specialty
Bariatric Surgery Excellence Award™ (2021, 2020)
Superior clinical outcomes in bariatric surgery

Advanced Surgical Hospital
100 Trich Dr
Washington, PA 15301
Advanced Surgical Hospital is a medical facility located in Washington, PA.
This hospital has been recognized for Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ 
and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Joint Replacement Award™.

More In-depth Local and Area Hospitals and Info
Click on the hospital links below to read in-depth info, procedure stats, and their specialties.
Info provided by HospitalFinder and includes VA, rehabilitation, and mental health care

Pittsburgh Hospitals and Organizations Providing Home Health Care Services
This is a list of hospitals that also provide home health care. We do not list private businesses that provide these services. 

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Hospice Care

UPMC Hospice Services

The UPMC Palliative and Supportive Institute collaborates with Family Hospice to help patients meet the end of life with dignity and grace in a compassionate environment. As Pennsylvania’s largest hospice provider, Family Hospice serves many counties in central and western Pennsylvania.

Services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week in a variety of settings, including private homes, personal care and nursing homes, hospitals, and our two inpatient care centers located in the city of Pittsburgh on the Canterbury Place campus in Lawrenceville and the other in Williamsport, Pa.
Most of the care we provide takes place in the patient’s home. Short-term inpatient care in a facility is available, if necessaryThis may take place in a hospital, a skilled nursing facility, or an inpatient hospice facility. 

Inpatient - Lawrenceville
Family Hospice, part of UPMC, operates an inpatient hospice unit on the campus of UPMC Senior Communities’ Canterbury Place. The 12-bed unit includes private rooms with bathrooms, a kitchen and dining area, and a family lounge.
For more information or to make a referral, call 1-800-513-2148.

Heartland
3520 Rte 130 Irwin, PA 15642
(724) 744-1408

ManorCare Health Services-Greentree
1848 Greentree Rd
Pittsburgh, PA 15220
855-238-4376

Gambling Addictions
Council on Compulsive Gambling of Pennsylvania

1-800-GAMBLER provides 24/7 access to help through calls, texts, or online chat

OLDER ADULTS AND GAMBLING
Problem gambling can affect all ages, genders, and races, regardless of economic status. Some people
are at a higher risk than others. Older adults are a high-risk group for problem gambling behaviors.
Older adults can benefit from learning about responsible gaming and the help that is available if they
are facing a problem.

PROBLEM GAMBLING FACTS
• Most people can gamble or game responsibly
• About 300,000 Pennsylvanians have a problem gambling behavior
• 1 in 5 individuals with a gambling problem have thought of suicide
• Problem Gambling outpatient treatment is free for Pennsylvanians’ and their family members if they
are underinsured or uninsured

ANNUAL OLDER ADULT PROBLEM GAMBLING IN PENNSYLVANIA
On average--
• 10% of callers who seek help for problem gambling were over age 65
• 52% are female and 48% are male
• 78% are Caucasian, 11% are African American, 2% are Asian
• 37% prefer slot machines, 16% other casino games, 12% lottery tickets, and 10% internet gaming
• Co-occurring problems: 34% have depression, 10% have alcoholism, and 5% overspend

Why are Older Adults at High Risk for Problem Gambling?
• Increase of unstructured time after retirement
• Loss of a spouse or other loved one
• A limited social network
• Changes in physical or mental health
• Boredom

What are the Dangers in Older Adults with a Gambling Problem?
• Loss of life savings
• Lack of understanding of addiction
• Lack of willingness to seek help
• Hiding gambling problems due to stigma
• Ease of access to gambling

Substance Abuse

Note: Following is a list for your information in choosing a substance abuse recovery facility, and it is not comprehensive. 
We do not recommend or verify accreditation. It's up to you, your family and your physician to do your research.

Greenbriar Treatment Center – Squirrel Hill
1928 1/2 Murray Avenue, Pittsburgh
412-421-4311
Outpatient, Inpatient Treatment, Detox
Opioids, Cocaine, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines
Adults
Greenbriar Treatment Center provides highly customized treatment plans based on the specific needs of each client. 
Greenbriar also has several different locations across Pennsylvania, that offer similar addiction treatment programs and services. 
The residential treatment program is able to offer support and a healing environment, where each individual is able to work with their treatment team and peers. Most of the treatment options offered include individual therapy, group therapy, medication management, family education, and relapse prevention training. All clients will also participate in aftercare planning where they are able to receive long-term support.

Gateway Rehab
1016 Greentree Road Suite 300, Pittsburgh
412-928-5940
MAT, Outpatient
Detox For: Opioids, Methamphetamines, Cocaine, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines
Adolescents and Adults
Comprehensive, whole-person drug and alcohol addiction treatment services to individuals in the Pittsburgh area. The Green Tree location provides outpatient treatments to men and women struggling with substance abuse, but more specifically opioid addiction. Clients will have access to medication assistance, various behavioral therapies, and EMDR. Though these programs are more flexible, clients will be required to participate in a certain number of hours of treatment each week. As a more evidence-based facility, treatment plans might also include cognitive behavioral therapy, DBT, and psychodynamic therapies. If clients require other levels of care or specific programs offered at a different Pennsylvania Gateway Rehab location, they will be referred to one of those facilities in order to receive the treatment they need.

Tadiso
322-8415 x125
1425 Beaver Avenue, Pittsburgh
Opioids
MAT, Outpatient
Tadiso is a medication-assisted treatment facility that provides several types of care to adult men and women over the age of 18, who struggle with opioid addiction and the withdrawal symptoms or cravings that often accompany it. The specific medications they offer that address these symptoms include methadone, buprenorphine, and Naltrexone, all of which are FDA-approved and can help motivate clients to commit to their outpatient program. Clients will also be expected to participate in both individual and group therapy, and they may also have access to treatments like reality therapy, CBT, Gestalt therapy, and experiential activities. The goal of these treatments is to address underlying conditions, help clients develop coping skills, hold clients accountable for their abstinence, and participate in relapse prevention training. Other available treatment options include art therapy, recreational activities, relaxation training, and therapeutic fitness.

Jade Wellness Center
4105 Monroeville Boulevard, Monroeville, Pa.
412-380-0100
Detox For: Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Opioids
Adolescents, Adult men, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum
Along with being a medication-assisted recovery center, Jade Wellness does also provide several different outpatient programs that provide more comprehensive support to men and women dealing with any type of chemical dependency, not just opioid addiction. 
They provide services to adults and adolescents in order to keep programs accessible throughout the community for all who need help. 
Individual therapy, group therapy, family programs, and aftercare planning. Clients struggling with opioid withdrawal will be prescribed either Vivitrol, Sublocade, or Suboxone.

Persad Center
5301 Butler Street Suite 100, Pittsburgh
412-441-9786 x231
Treatment Types: MAT, IOP, Outpatient
Detox For: Methamphetamines, Cocaine, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines 
Services For: Seniors, Past sexual abuse, Past domestic violence, Past trauma, LGBTQ clients, Persons with HIV or AIDS, Adult men, Adult women
The Persad Center provides different services to members of the LGBTQ+ community, including effective and inclusive addiction recovery programs. Their main goal is to provide education, prevention services, community outreach, training, and counseling to individuals in this community who were previously denied equal access to care. The intensive outpatient program is based on the Matrix Model and combines several different modalities, including group therapy, individual therapy, medication management, CBT, contingency management, 12-step facilitation, and skill development classes. Clients will also have access to other counseling services, HIV education, and crisis interventions. The Persad Center does accept various health insurance plans, forms of self-pay, Medicare, and Medicaid.

Adaptive Behavioral Services
204 North Highland Avenue Floor 2, Pittsburgh
412-661-7790
Treatment Types: MAT, Outpatient, Dual Diagnosis

Each program they offer is culturally-responsible, inclusive, and effective, allowing individuals of all races, genders, sexualities, and more to be treated with the same high-quality services that more privileged individuals receive. Through a combination of medications, support, and behavioral counseling services, clients are provided with a customized program fit to their specific needs. Their peer support group is one of the most critical pieces of each treatment plan. It allows clients to connect with one another, form trusting relationships, and learn various skills from their peers that can help treat those underlying or co-occurring disorders that may have led to drug or alcohol use. This also helps hold each person accountable for their recovery process.

Sojourner House
5460 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh
412-441-7783 x206
Detox: Opioids, Cocaine, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines
Services: Past sexual abuse, Past domestic violence, Past trauma, Pregnant/postpartum, Persons with HIV or AIDS
Inpatient Treatment, Adult women

Sojourner House provides faith-based treatment services to women who have children. Not only do they help treat substance abuse, but treatment teams also work with each woman to repair relationships with their children while they are recovering. Their residential drug addiction treatment program allows women to live with their children while also receiving intensive treatment. 
Clients must be at least 18, and if they have children, the children must be under the age of 12 in order to remain in the facility with their mother. 
The length of treatment is variable, but clients can remain in this facility for up to six months. 
Each program is totally individualized to the client and may include various forms of individual or group therapy, women-specific care, and family programs.

Pittsburgh Comprehensive Treatment Center (Formerly Discovery House)
1391 Washington Boulevard, Pittsburgh
412-661-9222
Treatment type: MAT, Outpatient
Detox For: Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine
Services For: Adult men, Adult women, Pregnant/postpartum, Seniors

Medication-assisted treatment facility that provides access to methadone, Suboxone, and buprenorphine. All of these medications treat opioid withdrawal symptoms while clients also participate in different types of therapy that increase their motivation for change. 
The goal is to provide opiate-specific treatment options that tackle each client’s needs in the most effective way possible. All clients will be required to attend weekly individual therapy sessions, as well as participate in peer-led support groups that discuss topics like long-term sobriety, communication, coping skills, and more. 
The Center accepts health insurance, Medicare, Medicaid, and forms of self-pay for the services provided.

Alliance Medical Services of Pittsburgh
739 Ensign Avenue, Pittsburgh
412-488-6360
MAT, Outpatient
Detox For: Alcohol, Benzodiazepines
Services: Pregnant/postpartum, Adult men, Adult women

Alliance Medical Services of Pittsburgh is part of Pinnacle Treatment Centers and offers medication assistance alongside comprehensive outpatient treatment programs that address all forms of opioid addiction, drug abuse, and alcohol addiction. For individuals dealing with opioid withdrawal, Alliance Medical offers methadone maintenance. Other available treatment services at this facility include individual and group therapies, life skill development, anger management classes, psychiatric medication management, CBT, DBT, motivational enhancement therapies, relapse prevention training, 12-step meetings, art therapy, and mindfulness. This location also offers programs specific to pregnant women and mothers, allowing them to receive the necessary treatment, while also being able to take care of their children.

Salvation Army Harbor Lights Center
865 West North Avenue, Pittsburgh
412-231-0500
MAT, Outpatient, Inpatient Treatment
Detox For: Opioids, Methamphetamines, Cocaine, Alcohol, Benzodiazepines
Services for Seniors, Past sexual abuse, Past domestic violence, Past trauma, Veterans, LGBTQ clients, Persons with HIV or AIDS, Adult men

The Salvation Army provides access to a full-service treatment facility that provides adult men with access to programs that address each person as a whole. All of their programs combine services that address the body, the mind, and the soul simultaneously. Their Harbor Lights Center is a 48-bed, male-only residential facility that offers long-term care to each individual. The goal of this program is to treat whatever drug use the client suffers from while also addressing any co-occurring medical conditions or underlying mental illnesses that they may also be dealing with. Clients will also receive access to housing assistance programs or employment assistance in order to help re-establish their lifestyle in the most successful way possible.

UPMC Mercy Hospital
1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh
412-232-4080
Treatment: Inpatient Detox, Inpatient Treatment, MAT, Outpatient
Detox For: Alcohol, Benzodiazepines, Cocaine, Opioids
Services For: Adult men, Adult women, Past trauma, Seniors, Young adults
Inpatient Detox, Inpatient Treatment, MAT, Outpatient

Addiction treatment programs through UPMC for substance abuse also address co-occurring mental health disorders or conditions that may need to be addressed as well. Along with medication assistance and psychiatric medications prescribed through trained professionals, clients will also have access to prevention techniques, education services, medical detoxification, and intervention programs. Each recovery program is evidence-based and planned according to the specific needs of the individual. Services through UPMC are extended both to the individuals struggling with addiction and to their family members. And because substance abuse affects all areas of life, UPMC clinicians work with their clients to address physical, spiritual, and mental health alongside relationship improvement and the development of skills to improve work, education, and life responsibilities.

Pyramid Healthcare
306 Penn Avenue, Pittsburgh
412-241-5341 x4514
Detox, MAT, Residential Treatment

Pyramid Healthcare offers both short and long-term addiction healthcare services to adult men and women in the Pittsburgh area. Along with treatment services that specifically treat individual symptoms of addiction, clients also have access to gender-specific living spaces and therapies, life skills training, legal assistance, and family-inclusive programs. Other treatment services include 12-step programs, anger management classes, nutritional guidance, yoga, meditation, hiking, and stress management training. Pyramid Healthcare accepts various forms of health insurance, Medicaid, and different types of self-pay in order to pay for services or programs they are enrolled in. Pyramid Healthcare does also have other locations across Pennsylvania, so if clients need different levels of care or other treatment services, they may be referred to one of these locations.

Assisted living communities typically offer both semi-private and private rooms, a strong activity schedule, social opportunities for residents, and will have communal areas. Assisted living is a form of senior care that provides residents with supportive services and assistance with the activities of daily life, and includes things like bathing, eating, hygiene, and dressing. Assisted living services may also include basic first-aid and assistance with medication management. It does not include regular medical care, rehabilitation services, or skilled nursing care.
 
The primary focus of nursing homes is resident health, while assisted living communities  are intended to support relatively active and independent seniors. 
Call the facilities to arrange a meeting and to determine costs and suitability for your loved one.

Brookdale Mt. Lebanon (Brookline)
855-243-3078
Brookdale Mt. Lebanon is located within the Brookline area of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. It is a senior care community for individuals 55 and up. Assisted living, Independent Living, Hospice.
It is located near retail stores, churches, health care services, and other local amenities. 
They're located just 2.37 miles from St Clair Memorial Hospital, Jefferson Regional Medical Center - 4.1 Miles Away, and UPMC South Side - 4.22 Miles Away.
There are multiple drug stores within one mile of the community.

Country Meadows of South Hills
(412) 257-4581
Country Meadows of South Hills is a senior community situated around the Cecil-Bishop neighborhood of Bridgeville. 
Offers multiple senior care options, including Alzheimer's care, nursing home care, independent living, and assisted living. They can also accommodate seniors who need a high level of assistance and full-time care from a nursing staff. 
They can service seniors who are in good health and independent, and can support seniors who need help with daily tasks but who desire to retain some of their independence.

Cambridge Brentwood
4220 Saw Mill Run Blvd, Pittsburgh
855-224-5130
Cambridge Brentwood is a senior community located in the Overbrook area of Pittsburgh. 3.38 miles from Lifecare Hospital. Cambridge Brentwood offers assisted living.

Heritage Place
5701 Phillips Ave, Pittsburgh
855-221-7955
Rehab, nursing home, hospice, independent living
There are two bedroom suites and one bedroom suites available, and other housing choices. Additionally, they provide multiple health services.

Squirrel Hill Center For Rehabilitation and Healing
2025 Wightman St, Pittsburgh
855-224-5130
Squirrel Hill Center For Rehabilitation and Healing offers nursing home services since 1978.
Wound care, stroke care, pain management, speech therapy, cardiac care, and other health services.

ManorCare Health Services-Greentree
1848 Greentree Rd, Pittsburgh
855-238-4376
ManorCare Health Services-Greentree is located close to the East Carnegie area of Pittsburgh.
They're located just 1.44 miles from St Clair Memorial Hospital. There are many pharmacies within one mile of the community.
ManorCare Health Services-Greentree offers multiple types of senior care, including dementia care, independent living, assisted living, and nursing home care. The community is a great alternative for individuals at all stages of dementia or Alzheimer's who need assistance with common tasks and monitoring to prevent wandering. They can also provide for people who are self-sufficient but also want a maintenance-free lifestyle that includes on-site maintenance, housekeeping, and social activities.

ManorCare Health Services-Northside
2170 Rhine St, Pittsburgh
855-238-4376
Located within the Spring Hill - City View area of Pittsburgh
ManorCare Health Services-Northside offers  nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and dementia care.

ManorCare Health Services-North Hills
1105 Perry Hwy, Pittsburgh
855-222-1541
Skilled nursing facility. ManorCare Health Services-North Hills offers several senior housing options, including nursing home care, independent living, assisted living, and Alzheimer's care.

Village at Pennwood
909 West St, Pittsburgh
855-224-5130
Village at Pennwood is located in the Regent Square neighborhood of Pittsburgh.
Multiple types of senior housing, including memory care, nursing home care, and assisted living.

Golden Living Center - Mt. Lebanon
350 Old Gilkeson Rd, Pittsburgh
855-221-7955
Memory care and nursing home care. They can provide care for those who are at any stage of Alzheimer's. 
Medical services include speech therapy, pain management, dialysis care, nurses on site, and occupational therapy.

Weinberg Terrace
5757 Bartlett St, Pittsburgh
855-221-7955
Located in the Squirrel Hill South neighborhood in Pittsburgh. Nursing home care, assisted living, and dementia care.
Personal services include a staff available 24/7 and local transportation. They provide multiple health services that include dentist care, vision care, physical therapy, podiatry services, and wound care.

Juniper Village at Forest Hills
107 Fall Run Rd, Pittsburgh
855-240-2530
Located within the Regent neighborhood.
Assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, and memory care. 
In addition, they can house individuals who desire to live around other people their age in a community environment, but are otherwise in good health and independent, and they can care for individuals who are at any stage of Alzheimer's Disease.
Room features include in-room kitchenettes and regular housekeeping. Also offered are physical therapy, nurses on staff, general help with personal care, along with other medical services.

For help with paying for your medications....

PACE Program -  Prescription Assistance
Pennsylvania's prescription assistance programs for older adults, PACE and PACENET, offer low-cost prescription medication to qualified residents, age 65 and older. The program works with Medicare Part D plans and other prescription drug plans such as retiree/union coverage, employer plans, Medicare Advantage (HMO, PPO) and Veterans’ Benefits (VA) to lower out-of-pocket costs for medications. 
PACE and PACENET eligibility is determined by your previous calendar year’s income.

Call 1-800-225-7223 to apply by phone. Please have income and insurance information available

• You must be 65 years of age or older.
• A Pennsylvania resident for at least 90 days prior to the date of application.
• You cannot be enrolled in the Department of Human Service's Medicaid prescription benefit.
• Income requirements based on previous year gross income

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