Alpha House
Overview
Since its establishment in 1971, Alpha House, a non-profit rehabilitation center in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, has provided thorough drug misuse treatment services. Alpha House began as a modest project started by a few committed community members and has expanded over the last 50 years to become a reputable, licensed thirty-bed inpatient institution with outpatient services. The institution is loyal to its origins, emphasizing personalized care in a setting that is similar to home and offering a secure and encouraging atmosphere for healing.
The comprehensive approach to treatment at Alpha House treats the patient as a whole, not just their addiction. The care that residents get takes into account the underlying problems that influence their drug use, including family dynamics, support for their education and career, and connections to social and health services. The program has a strong emphasis on developing life skills, which aids participants in starting again and rediscovering their sense of direction in life. Throughout their stay, residents concentrate on reestablishing their relationships with others and themselves, which promotes long-term healing in a community-centered environment.
Alpha House has a strong commitment to meeting people where they are and taking into account the particular difficulties that each person experiences. The facility's concept, which aims to provide nonjudgmental treatment that acknowledges the whole person behind the addiction, is centered on this individualized approach. The program also emphasizes habilitative care, especially for those who need extra help creating a routine and prosocial habits. This includes those who have experience in forensics, since they could encounter more obstacles to healing.
The facility's cutting-edge treatment approach tackles intersectional problems like trauma, generational oppression, and unfavorable life circumstances that often lead to drug use in addition to addiction. In order to lessen the stigma attached to addiction, Alpha House identifies and addresses the social determinants of health that may have an impact on the success of long-term recovery. Their mission is to accompany individuals on their journey toward a future of sustained recovery by offering a therapeutic route that takes into account all facets of their well-being.
With a state license from Pennsylvania and a listing with the drug Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), Alpha House is certified to provide the best possible treatment for anyone seeking assistance with drug use disorders.
Alpha House at a Glance
Payment Options
- Cash or self-payment
- Medicaid
- State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid
- Private health insurance
- Sliding fee scale (fee is based on income and other factors)
Assessments
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Outreach to persons in the community
Age Groups
- Young adults
- Adults
- Seniors
- Adolescents
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
Accreditations
SAMHSA certification for opioid treatment program (OTP):
SAMHSA's Opioid Treatment Programs (OTP) accreditation is a prestigious recognition that signifies a program's compliance with stringent standards and guidelines established by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA). This accreditation demonstrates an OTP's commitment to providing high-quality, evidence-based care for individuals struggling with opioid use disorder (OUD). It serves as a trusted symbol of accountability and excellence, assuring patients, families, and communities that the OTP offers safe, effective, and comprehensive treatment options for OUD.
State department of health:
Government agencies issue State Licenses, granting rehabilitation organizations permission to operate their businesses legally within specific geographic regions. The licenses needed for legal operation are typically determined by the type of rehabilitation program offered by a facility and its physical location.
Treatment At Alpha House
Treatment Conditions
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
- Co-occurring Disorders
- Mental health treatment
- Opioid Treatement
Care Levels
- Hospital inpatient treatment
- Outpatient
- Long-term residential
- Regular outpatient treatment
- Aftercare
Treatment Modalities
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Trauma-related counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Treatment for gambling disorder
Ancillary Services
Languages
- Spanish
Additional Services
- Pharmacotherapies administered during treatment
- Mentoring/peer support
- Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing
Special Programs
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients
- Clients with HIV or AIDS
- Clients who have experienced trauma
Contact Information
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