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About Pittsburgh VA Medical Center
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System – University Drive Campus is a full service VA medical center in Pittsburgh, PA providing comprehensive addiction and mental health care exclusively for Veterans and eligible beneficiaries.
The campus offers outpatient substance use disorder treatment, integrated mental health services and medication assisted treatment for opioids and alcohol.
With a recovery oriented focus, the program combines evidence based care with long term support to help Veterans build the foundation they need to sustain lasting sobriety.
Veteran Focused Treatment
VA Pittsburgh’s Addiction Recovery Services program addresses a wide range of substance use concerns including alcohol, opioids, marijuana, cocaine and other drugs through structured outpatient and intensive outpatient levels of care.
The program includes same day access and triage services for Veterans who need immediate help getting connected to substance use or mental health support.
Treatment typically combines individual counseling and group therapy, relapse prevention and aftercare planning.
Medications such as buprenorphine, naltrexone and acamprosate are available as part of a personalized MAT plan alongside behavioral therapies designed to address the underlying drivers of addiction.
Integrated Care for PTSD
Recognizing that substance use rarely exists in isolation, VA Pittsburgh provides integrated care for Veterans managing co-occurring conditions like PTSD, depression and anxiety alongside their recovery.
Specialized PTSD evaluation and evidence based psychotherapy are available on campus, with services coordinated across specialties to support the whole person.
Next Steps
The University Drive Campus is located in the Oakland neighborhood of Pittsburgh, PA and offers in person services with telehealth available for select mental health and substance use appointments.
As a VA facility, services are available to eligible Veterans, with VA health benefits typically covering the cost of care.
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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 since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy. |
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations. |
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Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment. |
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. 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 help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications. |
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety. |
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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 since it removes outside distractions and allows you to focus solely on therapy.
In outpatient therapy, you’ll attend therapy sessions several times each week while living at home. This is ideal if you have a strong support system and a lower risk of relapse. Outpatient treatment offers flexibility to maintain work, school or family obligations.
Detox Service Setting
Inpatient detox occurs in a dedicated treatment facility. You’ll live there around the clock and receive intensive medical support and supervision to help manage your withdrawal symptoms. It is suitable for individuals with moderate to severe addictions as it ensures a stable detox environment.
Outpatient detox gives you access to medically supervised withdrawal services while still allowing you to live at home. You’ll attend a clinic for treatment and monitoring. This flexible option is suitable for those with mild to moderate withdrawal symptoms who have strong support systems.
Programs
Alcohol detox programs offer medical support to help individuals withdraw safely from alcohol. Your care team may use medications to ease your symptoms and provide medical monitoring to address complications.
Drug detox programs support individuals who are withdrawing from addictive substances like cocaine and heroin. Medical support helps you manage symptoms in a controlled and safe environment so you can achieve initial sobriety.
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