800-262-4205Mercy Behavioral Health 9th Street
About Mercy Behavioral Health 9th Street
Mercy Behavioral Health 9th Street is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that serves as the adult admissions and crisis center for Pittsburgh Mercy’s comprehensive behavioral health services.
As part of Trinity Health serving in the Sisters of Mercy tradition, Mercy Behavioral Health provides compassionate, evidence based care that addresses both addiction and mental health needs in a single coordinated approach.
Mercy Behavioral Health 9th Street specializes in co-occurring disorders, treating mental health and substance use conditions simultaneously through an integrated care model.
As the region’s only Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic and manager of Pennsylvania’s largest Integrated Care and Wellness Clinic model, the facility provides coordinated treatment for over 15,000 people annually.
Detox for Opioid Use Disorders
The center offers detox and medication assisted treatment to clients with opioid use disorder with buprenorphine, naltrexone, or long acting injectable medications.
Treatment combines evidence based therapies including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy with Medication Assisted Treatment and trauma informed care. Sessions address underlying issues through individual, group, and family therapy options with programs tailored to each person’s recovery stage and clinical needs.
24/7 Walk-In Crisis Services
The 9th Street location operates as a 24/7 walk in crisis center, removing barriers to care by offering first come, first served admissions multiple times per week. This immediate access model serves adults, adolescents age 14 and older, veterans, justice-involved individuals, and deaf and hard of hearing clients with specialized ASL services.
The facility accepts Medicare, Pennsylvania Medicaid, select Highmark plans, private insurance, and self-payment, with sliding fee scales and financial assistance available.
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Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions, because it offers a distraction-free environment where you can focus solely on recovery. |
Outpatient therapy involves attending therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is suitable if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain other obligations such as work or school. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. Participants live at the facility around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help alleviate withdrawal symptoms. This setting is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions, as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox provides access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing the individual to live at home. Treatment and monitoring are provided. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems. |
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Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to achieve safe withdraw from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease withdrawal symptoms. They also provide medical monitoring to address complications.
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Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps individuals manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment.
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Private Insurance
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Levels of Care
Inpatient and residential programs provide round-the-clock medical and emotional support as you live at the treatment facility. This level of care may be recommended if you have severe addictions or mental health conditions, because it offers a distraction-free environment where you can focus solely on recovery.
Outpatient therapy involves attending therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is suitable if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain other obligations such as work or school.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. Participants live at the facility around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help alleviate withdrawal symptoms. This setting is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions, as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox provides access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing the individual to live at home. Treatment and monitoring are provided. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
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Kimberly Hawkins holds a Masters degree in Computing and Information Sciences from East Tennessee State University. She is also a freelance writer specializing in content related to mental health, addiction recovery, and overall wellness. On Valentine’s Day of 2024, Kimberly’s only sibling passed away of an accidental drug overdose. Since then, Kimberly has become a passionate advocate for addiction recovery awareness and support.
Detox.com regularly reviews this listing for accuracy but changes may occur between updates. For the most up-to-date information, please contact Mercy Behavioral Health 9th Street.
