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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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Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient

Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 5250 Caste Drive, 15236 zip code area. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient provides partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient offers activity therapy, individual psychotherapy and trauma therapy to young adults and children / adolescents. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance, people with PTSD and transitional age young adults. Additional services at Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient consist of vocational rehabilitation services, education 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 clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 3501 Forbes Avenue, 15213. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic offers partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic provides group therapy, individual psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to adults, children / adolescents and seniors 65 or older. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic also supports people with serious mental illness and people requiring dual diagnosis treatment. Some other services provided by Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic include chronic disease/illness management, family psychoeducation and illness management and recovery.

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Holy Family Institute

Holy Family Institute is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 8235 Ohio River Boulevard, in the 15202 zip code. Holy Family Institute provides outpatient treatment. Holy Family Institute provides couples/family therapy, individual psychotherapy and group therapy to seniors 65 or older, adults and children / adolescents. Some other services available at Holy Family Institute include court-ordered outpatient treatment, family psychoeducation and education services.

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Merakey

Merakey is one of mental health facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 665 Rodi Road, 2nd Floor, 15235 zip code. Merakey provides outpatient treatment. Merakey provides behavior modification, psychotropic medication and integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment to young adults, adults and seniors 65 or older. Merakey also supports people requiring dual diagnosis treatment and people with serious mental illness. Additional services provided at Merakey include family psychoeducation, supported housing and psychosocial rehabilitation services.

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Plea

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

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Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center

Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center is a mental health treatment clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 530 Marshall Avenue, in the 15214 zip code. Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center provides outpatient treatment. Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center provides psychotropic medication, behavior modification and dialectical behavior therapy to adults, young adults and children / adolescents. Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance, transitional age young adults and people requiring dual diagnosis treatment. Additional services provided by Pressley Ridge Family Counseling Center consist of family psychoeducation and court-ordered outpatient treatment.

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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 3811 Ohara Street, 15213 zip code area. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital provides outpatient treatment, partial hospitalization/day treatment and hospital inpatient treatment. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital provides behavior modification, electroconvulsive therapy and dialectical behavior therapy to adults, seniors 65 or older and young adults. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital also supports transitional age young adults, people with Alzheimer's or dementia and patients with eating disorders. Additional services offered by Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital consist of diet and exercise counseling, suicide prevention services and family psychoeducation.

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Milestone Centers Inc

Milestone Centers Inc is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 712 South Avenue, part of the 15221 zip code. Milestone Centers Inc provides outpatient treatment. Milestone Centers Inc also offers group therapy, integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment and trauma therapy to children / adolescents, seniors 65 or older and adults. Milestone Centers Inc also provides intensive case management, integrated primary care services and case management.

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Mercy Behavioral Health

Mercy Behavioral Health is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 1200 Reedsdale Street, in the 15233 zip code. Mercy Behavioral Health provides telemedicine/telehealth, partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Mercy Behavioral Health offers group therapy, psychotropic medication and couples/family therapy to children / adolescents, young adults and adults. Mercy Behavioral Health also supports people requiring dual diagnosis treatment, LGBT and veterans. More services at Mercy Behavioral Health include intensive case management, diet and exercise counseling and supported housing.

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Watson Institute Friendship Academy

Watson Institute Friendship Academy is a mental health center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 255 South Negley Avenue, 15206 zip code. Watson Institute Friendship Academy provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Watson Institute Friendship Academy offers cognitive behavioral therapy, individual psychotherapy and couples/family therapy to children / adolescents and young adults. Watson Institute Friendship Academy also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. More services available at Watson Institute Friendship Academy include education services.

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Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh

Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 1405 Shady Avenue, 15217 zip code area. Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh provides outpatient treatment. Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh offers trauma therapy, individual psychotherapy and psychotropic medication to children / adolescents and young adults. Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh also supports transitional age young adults, people with trauma and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services at Childrens Institute Of Pittburgh consist of education services, diet and exercise counseling and family psychoeducation.

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Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services

Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 330 South 9th Street, 15203. Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services offers partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services provides cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification and group therapy to seniors 65 or older, young adults and adults. Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services also supports military families, active duty military and veterans. Some other services provided by Mercy Behavioral Health Outpatient Services include vocational rehabilitation services, supported employment and legal advocacy.

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Allegheny Childrens Initiative

Allegheny Childrens Initiative is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 2304 Jane Street, in the 15203 zip code. Allegheny Childrens Initiative provides outpatient treatment. Allegheny Childrens Initiative provides behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy and individual psychotherapy to children / adolescents and young adults. Allegheny Childrens Initiative also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Some other services available at Allegheny Childrens Initiative include family psychoeducation and case management.

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Wesley Family Services Child Partial

Wesley Family Services Child Partial is one of mental health facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 5240 Caste Drive, 15236 zip code. Wesley Family Services Child Partial provides partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services Child Partial provides cognitive behavioral therapy, couples/family therapy and group therapy to children / adolescents. Wesley Family Services Child Partial also supports people with trauma, people with PTSD and patients with eating disorders. Additional services provided at Wesley Family Services Child Partial include education 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 clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 100 North Bellefield Avenue, 15213 zip code area. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic provides outpatient treatment, telemedicine/telehealth and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic offers couples/family therapy, individual psychotherapy and trauma therapy to adults, young adults and seniors 65 or older. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic also supports seniors or older adults, transitional age young adults and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services offered at Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic include suicide prevention services, case management and illness management and recovery.

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Wesley Family Services Family Based

Wesley Family Services Family Based is a mental health treatment clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 221 Penn Avenue, in the 15221 zip code. Wesley Family Services Family Based provides outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services Family Based provides psychotropic medication, couples/family therapy and behavior modification to seniors 65 or older, adults and children / adolescents. Additional services provided by Wesley Family Services Family Based consist of family psychoeducation and psychosocial rehabilitation services.

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Every Child Inc

Every Child Inc is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 1425 Forbes Avenue, Suite 300, 15219 zip code area. Every Child Inc provides outpatient treatment. Every Child Inc provides couples/family therapy and trauma 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. Additional services offered by Every Child Inc consist of family psychoeducation and case management.

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Pressley Ridge Family Based Mental Health Services

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

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Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office

Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 777 Penn Center Boulevard, Building 7, 2nd Floor, in the 15235 zip code. Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office provides outpatient treatment. Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office offers trauma therapy, psychotropic medication and cognitive behavioral therapy to seniors 65 or older, adults and young adults. More services at Milestone Centers Inc Penn Center Office include case management, intensive case management and therapeutic foster care.

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Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry

Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry is a mental health center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 4 Allegheny Center, Floor 8, 15212 zip code. Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry provides telemedicine/telehealth, partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry offers cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification and integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment to young adults, children / adolescents and seniors 65 or older. Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry also supports people with PTSD. More services available at Allegheny Health Network Department Of Psychiatry include education services, family psychoeducation and court-ordered outpatient treatment.

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Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient

Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 243 Johnston Road, 15241 zip code area. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient offers psychotropic medication, group therapy and activity therapy to children / adolescents and young adults. Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient also supports people with PTSD, transitional age young adults and children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services at Wesley Family Services School Based Outpatient consist of education services, vocational rehabilitation services and suicide prevention services.

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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, Pennsylvania, located at 1835 Centre Avenue, 15213. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic offers outpatient treatment. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic provides psychotropic medication, individual psychotherapy and couples/family therapy to children / adolescents. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance and people with trauma. Some other services provided by Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic include family psychoeducation.

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Wesley Family Services Ctt

Wesley Family Services Ctt is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 221 Penn Avenue, in the 15221 zip code. Wesley Family Services Ctt provides outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services Ctt provides behavior modification, cognitive behavioral therapy and group therapy to seniors 65 or older, adults and young adults. Some other services available at Wesley Family Services Ctt include family psychoeducation, assertive community treatment and housing services.

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Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services

Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services is one of mental health facilities in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 221 Penn Avenue, 15221 zip code. Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services provides outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services provides trauma therapy, couples/family therapy and psychotropic medication to seniors 65 or older, young adults and children / adolescents. Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services also supports people with trauma and people with PTSD. Additional services provided at Wesley Family Services Allegheny Outpatient Services include court-ordered outpatient treatment and therapeutic foster care.

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Pace School

Pace School is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 2432 Greensburg Pike, 15221 zip code area. Pace School provides partial hospitalization/day treatment. Pace School offers psychotropic medication, dialectical behavior therapy and behavior modification to young adults and children / adolescents. Pace School also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services offered at Pace School include family psychoeducation and 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 clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 243 Johnston Road, in the 15241 zip code. Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program provides partial hospitalization/day treatment and outpatient treatment. Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program provides couples/family therapy, individual psychotherapy and behavior modification to children / adolescents. Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program also supports people with trauma, patients with eating disorders and people with PTSD. Additional services provided by Wesley Family Services Acute Partial Hospital Program consist of education services and family psychoeducation.

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Family Resources

Family Resources is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 1425 Forbes Avenue, 5th Floor Suites, 15219 zip code area. Family Resources provides outpatient treatment. Family Resources provides group therapy, dialectical behavior therapy and integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment to children / adolescents, seniors 65 or older and young adults. Family Resources also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services offered by Family Resources consist of family psychoeducation, court-ordered outpatient treatment and case management.

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Step By Step Support

Step By Step Support is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 20 Bailey Avenue, part of the 15211 zip code. Step By Step Support provides outpatient treatment. Step By Step Support also offers integrated dual diagnosis disorder treatment, trauma therapy and behavior modification to adults, young adults and children / adolescents. Step By Step Support supports veterans, people with HIV or AIDS and people requiring dual diagnosis treatment. Step By Step Support also provides court-ordered outpatient treatment, psychosocial rehabilitation services and case 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 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 offers dialectical behavior therapy, trauma therapy and group therapy to children / adolescents, adults and young adults. Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. More services at Upmc Presbyterian Shadyside Western Psychiatric Hospital include family psychoeducation, suicide prevention services and supported employment.

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Bradley Center

Bradley Center is a mental health center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 5180 Campbells Run Road, 15205 zip code. Bradley Center provides telemedicine/telehealth and residential treatment. Bradley Center offers activity therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and behavior modification to children / adolescents. Bradley Center also supports people with trauma. More services available at Bradley Center include education services, case management and family psychoeducation.

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Familylinks

Familylinks is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 2644 Banksville Road, 15216 zip code area. Familylinks provides outpatient treatment and partial hospitalization/day treatment. Familylinks offers group therapy, individual psychotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy to young adults, seniors 65 or older and children / adolescents. Familylinks also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services at Familylinks consist of family psychoeducation and education services.

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Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital

Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital is a mental health clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 225 Penn Avenue, 15221. Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital offers hospital inpatient treatment. Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital provides cognitive behavioral therapy, behavior modification and psychotropic medication to adults, young adults and seniors 65 or older. Some other services provided by Lifecare Behavioral Health Hospital include case management and family psychoeducation.

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Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north

Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 412 East Commons, in the 15212 zip code. Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north provides outpatient treatment. Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north provides cognitive behavioral therapy, psychotropic medication and behavior modification to adults, young adults and seniors 65 or older. Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north also supports people with HIV or AIDS, veterans and transitional age young adults. Some other services available at Mercy Behavioral Health East Commons Center/north include case management, supported employment and integrated primary care services.

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Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization

Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization is one of mental health facilities 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 provides trauma therapy, activity therapy and couples/family therapy to children / adolescents. Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization also supports children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance. Additional services provided at Southwood Psychiatric Hospital Inc Acute Care Hospitalization include case management, family psychoeducation and suicide prevention services.

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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, 15213 zip code area. Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic provides outpatient treatment. Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic offers cognitive behavioral therapy, couples/family therapy and behavior modification to seniors 65 or older, young adults and adults. Additional services offered at Western Psychiatric Inst And Clinic include suicide prevention services, chronic disease/illness management and family psychoeducation.

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Glade Run Lutheran Services

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

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Persad Center

Persad Center is a mental health facility in Pittsburgh, PA, located at 5301 Butler Street, Suite 100, 15201 zip code area. Persad Center provides outpatient treatment. Persad Center provides trauma therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy and psychotropic medication to children / adolescents, seniors 65 or older and adults. Persad Center also supports LGBT, veterans and seniors or older adults. Additional services offered by Persad Center consist of suicide prevention services, family psychoeducation and court-ordered outpatient treatment.

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Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute

Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute is a mental health treatment center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, located at 6324 Marchand Street, part of the 15206 zip code. Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute provides outpatient treatment. Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute also offers dialectical behavior therapy, behavior modification and group therapy to adults, seniors 65 or older and young adults. Pittsburgh Pastoral Institute also provides family psychoeducation and education services.

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Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient

Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient is a mental health clinic 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 offers behavior modification, individual psychotherapy and dialectical behavior therapy to children / adolescents, young adults and seniors 65 or older. Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient also supports people with serious mental illness, people with trauma and people with PTSD. More services at Wesley Family Services Mental Health Outpatient include court-ordered outpatient treatment, 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.