VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System – University Drive Campus

About VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System – University Drive Campus – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System–University Drive Campus offers mental health and addiction recovery services for military personnel, veterans, and families in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, including acute inpatient care, residential and ambulatory detox, medication assisted treatment (MAT) for clients in opioid recovery, and outpatient and aftercare programming. Dedicated services are available for adolescents, young adults, seniors, homeless and indigent persons, LGBTQ+ persons, persons with hearing impairment, and persons with co-occurring disorders.

Clients receive medical and mental health assessments, drug and alcohol screenings, personalized care planning, and complete case management. Levels of care and treatment modalities are tailored to clients’ unique recovery needs and goals.

Their inpatient programs are designed for clients who require high-level supervision, structure, and support, including those in early recovery or at an elevated relapse risk. Clients undergoing detox may be prescribed FDA-approved medications to ease withdrawal symptoms and prevent complications. Clients also engage in intensive individual, group, and family counseling and age-specific, recovery-focused life skills training addressing topics such as relapse prevention. Evidence-based complementary therapies, including experiential therapy, are available.

Their outpatient and aftercare services ensure a complete continuum of care and may include 12 step program facilitation, step-down support, and referrals for additional medical, mental health, and social services.

In addition to military insurance benefits, VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System–University Drive Campus accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna, Anthem, BlueCross BlueShield, Cigna, Humana, Magellan, Beacon, United Healthcare, and others. Out of network benefits can vary. Check with your provider to verify coverage.

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Donald Koenig

Director

Pranchi Asher

Deputy Director

Ali Sonel

Chief of Staff

Robert Kling, MSA

Associate Director

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