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Mental Health Facilities in Pittsburgh, PA

This is a directory listing of mental health centers in Pittsburgh, PA and the surrounding area. Find mental health treatment for teenagers, men, women, adolescents, seniors, veterans and more. Mental health facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania can help patients treat anxiety, depression, Bipolar Disorder, schizophrenia, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, eating disorders, substance use disorders, dual diagnosis and other issues.

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Plea

Plea is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 733 South Avenue, 15221 zip code area. Plea provides partial hospitalization/day treatment. Plea offers activity therapy, psychotropic medication and behavior modification to children / adolescents, young adults and seniors 65 or older. Plea also supports people with PTSD, children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and LGBT. Additional services at Plea consist of mentoring/peer support/consumer-run services, psychosocial rehabilitation services and education services.

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Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient

Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 243 Johnston Road, 15241. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient offers outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient provides individual psychotherapy, activity therapy and group therapy to children / adolescents and young adults. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient also supports people with PTSD, children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and transitional age young adults. Some other services provided by Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient include family psychoeducation, suicide prevention services and vocational rehabilitation services.

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Persad Center

Persad Center is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 5301 Butler Street, Suite 100, in the 15201 zip code. Persad Center provides outpatient treatment. Persad Center provides activity therapy, psychotropic medication and cognitive behavioral therapy to young adults, children / adolescents and adults. Persad Center also supports people with PTSD, LGBT and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Some other services available at Persad Center include suicide prevention services, court-ordered outpatient treatment and family psychoeducation.

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Bradley Center

Bradley Center is one of mental health facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 5180 Campbells Run Road, 15205 zip code. Bradley Center provides telemedicine/telehealth and residential treatment. Bradley Center provides behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy and individual psychotherapy to children / adolescents. Bradley Center also supports people with trauma. Additional services provided at Bradley Center include family psychoeducation, education services and case management.

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Familylinks

Familylinks is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 2644 Banksville Road, 15216 zip code area. Familylinks provides partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Familylinks offers psychotropic medication, dialectical behavior therapy and behavior modification to adults, children / adolescents and young adults. Familylinks also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services offered at Familylinks include family psychoeducation and education services.

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Pressley Ridge Family Based Mental Health Services

Pressley Ridge Family Based Mental Health Services is a mental health treatment clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 2611 Stayton Street, in the 15212 zip code. Pressley Ridge Family Based Mental Health Services provides outpatient treatment. Pressley Ridge Family Based Mental Health Services provides individual psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and couples/family therapy to children / adolescents. Pressley Ridge Family Based Mental Health Services also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services provided by Pressley Ridge Family Based Mental Health Services consist of family psychoeducation, case management and therapeutic foster care.

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Step By Step Support

Step By Step Support is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 20 Bailey Avenue, 15211 zip code area. Step By Step Support provides outpatient treatment. Step By Step Support provides cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification and trauma therapy to adults, children / adolescents and seniors 65 or older. Step By Step Support also supports people with HIV or AIDS, people requiring dual diagnosis treatment and military families. Additional services offered by Step By Step Support consist of mentoring/peer support/consumer-run services, family psychoeducation and court-ordered outpatient treatment.

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Allegheny Childrens Initiative

Allegheny Childrens Initiative is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 2304 Jane Street, part of the 15203 zip code. Allegheny Childrens Initiative provides outpatient treatment. Allegheny Childrens Initiative also offers dialectical behavior therapy, trauma therapy and couples/family therapy to young adults and children / adolescents. Allegheny Childrens Initiative supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Allegheny Childrens Initiative also provides case management and family psychoeducation.

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Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic

Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 300 Halket Street, Magee Womens Hospital, in the 15213 zip code. Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic provides outpatient treatment. Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic offers behavior modification, individual psychotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy to seniors 65 or older, adults and young adults. More services at Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic include chronic disease/illness management, suicide prevention services and family psychoeducation.

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Merakey

Merakey is a mental health center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 665 Rodi Road, 2nd Floor, 15235 zip code. Merakey provides outpatient treatment. Merakey offers individual psychotherapy, group therapy and psychotropic medication to seniors 65 or older, young adults and adults. Merakey also supports people with serious mental illness and people requiring dual diagnosis treatment. More services available at Merakey include diet and exercise counseling, illness management and recovery and vocational rehabilitation services.

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Wesley Family Services Ctt

Wesley Family Services Ctt is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 221 Penn Avenue, 15221 zip code area. Wesley Family Services Ctt provides outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services Ctt offers couples/family therapy, individual psychotherapy and psychotropic medication to young adults, adults and seniors 65 or older. Additional services at Wesley Family Services Ctt consist of psychosocial rehabilitation services, vocational rehabilitation services and family psychoeducation.

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Mercy Behavioral Health

Mercy Behavioral Health is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 1200 Reedsdale Street, 15233. Mercy Behavioral Health offers partial hospitalization/day treatment, telemedicine/telehealth and outpatient treatment. Mercy Behavioral Health provides behavior modification, group therapy and trauma therapy to children / adolescents, young adults and adults. Mercy Behavioral Health also supports transitional age young adults, children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and military families. Some other services provided by Mercy Behavioral Health include intensive case management, mentoring/peer support/consumer-run services and psychosocial rehabilitation services.

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Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 1011 Bingham Street, in the 15203 zip code. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital provides cognitive behavioral therapy, individual psychotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy to young adults, adults and children / adolescents. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Some other services available at Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital include family psychoeducation, supported employment and vocational rehabilitation services.

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Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic is one of mental health facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 100 North Bellefield Avenue, 15213 zip code. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic provides telemedicine/telehealth, partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic provides individual psychotherapy, psychotropic medication and couples/family therapy to adults, young adults and children / adolescents. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic also supports transitional age young adults, children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and seniors or older adults. Additional services provided at Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic include case management, suicide prevention services and chronic disease/illness management.

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Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 3811 Ohara Street, 15213 zip code area. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital provides partial hospitalization/day treatment, hospital inpatient treatment and outpatient treatment. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital offers individual psychotherapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and group therapy to young adults, children / adolescents and seniors 65 or older. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital also supports patients with eating disorders, people with Alzheimer's or dementia and seniors or older adults. Additional services offered at Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital include education services, chronic disease/illness management and illness management and recovery.

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Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services is a mental health treatment clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 330 South 9th Street, in the 15203 zip code. Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services provides activity therapy, behavior modification and cognitive behavioral therapy to young adults, adults and seniors 65 or older. Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services also supports LGBT, people requiring dual diagnosis treatment and active duty military. Additional services provided by Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services consist of case management, family psychoeducation and supported housing.

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Watson Institute Friendship Academy

Watson Institute Friendship Academy is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 255 South Negley Avenue, 15206 zip code area. Watson Institute Friendship Academy provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Watson Institute Friendship Academy provides activity therapy, trauma therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to children / adolescents and young adults. Watson Institute Friendship Academy also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services offered by Watson Institute Friendship Academy consist of education services.

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Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program

Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 243 Johnston Road, part of the 15241 zip code. Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program also offers individual psychotherapy, trauma therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to children / adolescents. Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance, people with trauma and people with PTSD. Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program also provides education services and family psychoeducation.

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Every Child Inc

Every Child Inc is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 1425 Forbes Avenue, Suite 300, in the 15219 zip code. Every Child Inc provides outpatient treatment. Every Child Inc offers trauma therapy and couples/family therapy to adults, children / adolescents and seniors 65 or older. Every Child Inc also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and people with serious mental illness. More services at Every Child Inc include case management and family psychoeducation.

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Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization is a mental health center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 2575 Boyce Plaza Road, 15241 zip code. Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization provides hospital inpatient treatment. Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization offers activity therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotropic medication to children / adolescents. Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. More services available at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization include case management, suicide prevention services and family psychoeducation.

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Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 1835 Centre Avenue, 15213 zip code area. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic provides outpatient treatment. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic offers activity therapy, behavior modification and couples/family therapy to children / adolescents. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic also supports people with trauma and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services at Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic consist of family psychoeducation.

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Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services

Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 221 Penn Avenue, 15221. Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services offers outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services provides couples/family therapy, individual psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to children / adolescents, seniors 65 or older and adults. Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services also supports people with PTSD and people with trauma. Some other services provided by Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services include therapeutic foster care and court-ordered outpatient treatment.

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Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient

Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 221 Penn Avenue, in the 15221 zip code. Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient provides outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient provides dialectical behavior therapy, couples/family therapy and group therapy to young adults, seniors 65 or older and adults. Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient also supports people with PTSD, people with serious mental illness and people with trauma. Some other services available at Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient include psychosocial rehabilitation services, family psychoeducation and court-ordered outpatient treatment.

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Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office

Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office is one of mental health facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 777 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 7, 2nd Floor, 15235 zip code. Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office provides outpatient treatment. Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office provides cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotropic medication and trauma therapy to adults, young adults and children / adolescents. Additional services provided at Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office include therapeutic foster care, intensive case management and case management.

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Wesley Family Services Child Partial

Wesley Family Services Child Partial is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 5240 Caste Drive, 15236 zip code area. Wesley Family Services Child Partial provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Wesley Family Services Child Partial offers group therapy, trauma therapy and couples/family therapy to children / adolescents. Wesley Family Services Child Partial also supports people with trauma, patients with eating disorders and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services offered at Wesley Family Services Child Partial include education services and family psychoeducation.

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Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute

Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute is a mental health treatment clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 6324 Marchand Street, in the 15206 zip code. Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute provides outpatient treatment. Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute provides group therapy, behavior modification and trauma therapy to adults, children / adolescents and young adults. Additional services provided by Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute consist of education services and family psychoeducation.

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Glade Run Lutheran Services

Glade Run Lutheran Services is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 5648 Friendship Avenue, 2nd Floor, 15206 zip code area. Glade Run Lutheran Services provides outpatient treatment. Glade Run Lutheran Services provides psychotropic medication to adults, young adults and children / adolescents. Additional services offered by Glade Run Lutheran Services consist of suicide prevention services.

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Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital

Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 225 Penn Avenue, part of the 15221 zip code. Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital provides hospital inpatient treatment. Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital also offers behavior modification, psychotropic medication and activity therapy to seniors 65 or older, adults and young adults. Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital also provides case management and family psychoeducation.

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Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic

Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 3501 Forbes Avenue, in the 15213 zip code. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic offers couples/family therapy, group therapy and psychotropic medication to seniors 65 or older, young adults and children / adolescents. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic also supports people with serious mental illness and people requiring dual diagnosis treatment. More services at Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic include case management, illness management and recovery and chronic disease/illness management.

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Family Resources

Family Resources is a mental health center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 1425 Forbes Avenue, 5th Floor Suites, 15219 zip code. Family Resources provides outpatient treatment. Family Resources offers integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment, psychotropic medication and individual psychotherapy to adults, seniors 65 or older and children / adolescents. Family Resources also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. More services available at Family Resources include education services, court-ordered outpatient treatment and family psychoeducation.

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Pace School

Pace School is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 2432 Greensburg Pike, 15221 zip code area. Pace School provides partial hospitalization/day treatment. Pace School offers psychotropic medication, individual psychotherapy and behavior modification to young adults and children / adolescents. Pace School also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services at Pace School consist of family psychoeducation and education services.

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Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry

Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 4 Allegheny Center, Floor 8, 15212. Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry offers telemedicine/telehealth, outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry provides activity therapy, psychotropic medication and behavior modification to children / adolescents, adults and seniors 65 or older. Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry also supports people with PTSD. Some other services provided by Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry include psychosocial rehabilitation services, diet and exercise counseling and education services.

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Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh

Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 1405 Shady Avenue, in the 15217 zip code. Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh provides outpatient treatment. Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh provides cognitive behavioral therapy, individual psychotherapy and activity therapy to children / adolescents and young adults. Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh also supports people with traumatic brain injury, transitional age young adults and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Some other services available at Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh include education services, diet and exercise counseling and family psychoeducation.

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Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient

Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient is one of mental health facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 5250 Caste Drive, 15236 zip code. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient provides partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient provides individual psychotherapy, trauma therapy and activity therapy to children / adolescents and young adults. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance, people with PTSD and transitional age young adults. Additional services provided at Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient include family psychoeducation, education services and suicide prevention services.

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Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center

Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 530 Marshall Avenue, 15214 zip code area. Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center provides outpatient treatment. Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center offers couples/family therapy, group therapy and individual psychotherapy to adults, seniors 65 or older and children / adolescents. Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center also supports people with serious mental illness, people with PTSD and LGBT. Additional services offered at Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center include court-ordered outpatient treatment and family psychoeducation.

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Holy Family Institute

Holy Family Institute is a mental health treatment clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 8235 Ohio River Boulevard, in the 15202 zip code. Holy Family Institute provides outpatient treatment. Holy Family Institute provides activity therapy, integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment and individual psychotherapy to seniors 65 or older, children / adolescents and adults. Additional services provided by Holy Family Institute consist of family psychoeducation, court-ordered outpatient treatment and education services.

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Milestone Centers Inc

Milestone Centers Inc is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 712 South Avenue, 15221 zip code area. Milestone Centers Inc provides outpatient treatment. Milestone Centers Inc provides trauma therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and group therapy to seniors 65 or older, young adults and adults. Additional services offered by Milestone Centers Inc consist of integrated primary care services, education services and intensive case management.

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Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north

Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 412 East Commons, part of the 15212 zip code. Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north provides outpatient treatment. Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north also offers activity therapy, couples/family therapy and integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment to adults, seniors 65 or older and young adults. Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north supports transitional age young adults, seniors or older adults and people with HIV or AIDS. Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north also provides vocational rehabilitation services, intensive case management and supported housing.

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Wesley Family Services Family Based

Wesley Family Services Family Based is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 221 Penn Avenue, in the 15221 zip code. Wesley Family Services Family Based provides outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services Family Based offers couples/family therapy, psychotropic medication and behavior modification to seniors 65 or older, young adults and adults. More services at Wesley Family Services Family Based include family psychoeducation and psychosocial rehabilitation services.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Mental Health Treatment in Pittsburgh, PA

Does Pennsylvania offer free mental health services?

Yes, Pennsylvania offers free mental health services through various state-funded programs, community health centers, and non-profit organizations. These services may include counseling, therapy, support groups, and medication management.

What are the four types of mental health services in Pittsburgh, PA?

The four types of mental health services in Pittsburgh, PA, typically include: counseling and therapy sessions with licensed mental health professionals, psychiatric services for diagnosis and medication management, support groups for individuals dealing with similar mental health issues, and outpatient and inpatient treatment programs for various mental health disorders.

How do you deal with a mentally unstable family member in Pittsburgh, PA?

Dealing with a mentally unstable family member in Pittsburgh, PA, involves several steps: encourage them to seek professional help from mental health specialists, provide emotional support and understanding while maintaining boundaries, explore local resources such as support groups or family therapy sessions, ensure safety measures are in place to prevent harm to themselves or others, and stay informed about their condition and treatment options available in the area.

What are the main sources of support for individuals dealing with mental health issues in Pittsburgh, PA?

The main sources of support for individuals dealing with mental health issues in Pittsburgh, PA, include: local community mental health centers offering counseling and therapy services, non-profit organizations providing support groups and educational resources, psychiatrists and psychologists specializing in various mental health disorders, online resources and helplines providing immediate assistance and information, and peer support groups and advocacy organizations promoting mental health awareness.

How long can a mental health hospital keep you in Pennsylvania?

The duration of stay in a mental health hospital in Pennsylvania varies depending on several factors, including the individual's condition, treatment plan, and legal considerations. Involuntary hospitalization may have specific time limits defined by state laws, typically ranging from 72 hours to several weeks. Voluntary admissions might allow for longer stays if deemed necessary for proper treatment and stabilization. Ultimately, the length of stay is determined by the treating medical professionals based on the individual's progress and safety.

What are the main types of treatments for most mental health disorders in Pittsburgh, PA?

The main types of treatments for most mental health disorders in Pittsburgh, PA, include counseling and therapy sessions, medication management by psychiatrists, hospitalization in cases of severe symptoms or crises, and supportive services like case management, vocational rehabilitation, and peer support groups.

What are the warning signs of poor mental health in Pittsburgh, PA?

Warning signs of poor mental health in Pittsburgh, PA, may include feelings of sadness, hopelessness, or frequent mood swings, withdrawal from social activities and relationships, changes in appetite, sleep patterns, or energy levels, difficulty concentrating or making decisions, and engaging in risky behaviors or substance abuse.

How do you get someone admitted to a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA?

To get someone admitted to a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, contact the facility directly or through a mental health crisis hotline, provide information about the individual's symptoms, behaviors, and any immediate risks, follow the facility's admission process, which may involve evaluations by mental health professionals, and if necessary, coordinate with emergency services for involuntary admission under the state's mental health laws.

What drugs are used to treat mentally ill individuals in Pittsburgh, PA?

Several drugs are commonly used to treat mentally ill individuals in Pittsburgh, PA, including antidepressants such as SSRIs, SNRIs, and tricyclic antidepressants, mood stabilizers like lithium or anticonvulsants, antipsychotic medications for managing symptoms of psychosis or severe mood disorders, anti-anxiety medications such as benzodiazepines or buspirone, and stimulants for conditions like ADHD, such as methylphenidate or amphetamine salts.

What are considered serious mental illnesses in Pennsylvania?

Serious mental illnesses in Pennsylvania typically include conditions that significantly impact daily functioning and require ongoing treatment, such as schizophrenia and other psychotic disorders, bipolar disorder characterized by extreme mood swings and manic episodes, severe depression or major depressive disorder, severe anxiety disorders like panic disorder or obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) resulting from traumatic experiences.