About UPMC Mercy Hospital
Services
Type of Care
Detoxification
Service Setting (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient; Hospital inpatient detoxification
Hospitals
General Hospital (including VA hospital)
Opioid Medications used in Treatment
Buprenorphine used in Treatment; Naltrexone used in Treatment
Type of Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
This facility administers/prescribes medication for alcohol use disorder
External Source of Medications Used for Alcohol Use Disorder Treatment
In-network prescribing entity; Other contracted prescribing entity; No formal relationship with prescribing entity
Type of Opioid Treatment
Buprenorphine detoxification; Prescribes buprenorphine; Prescribes naltrexone; Relapse prevention with naltrexone; Accepts clients using MAT but prescribed elsewhere; Lofexidine/clonidine detoxification
Pharmacotherapies
Acamprosate (Campral®); Disulfiram; Buprenorphine with naloxone; Naltrexone (oral); Medications for HIV treatment; Medications for Hepatitis C treatment; Clonidine; Medication for mental disorders; Nicotine replacement
Treatment Approaches
Motivational interviewing; Matrix Model; Relapse prevention; Substance use disorder counseling; Telemedicine/telehealth therapy; 12-step facilitation
Facility Operation (e.g., Private, Public)
Private non-profit organization
License/Certification/Accreditation
State Substance use treatment agency; State department of health; Hospital licensing authority; The Joint Commission
Payment/Insurance/Funding Accepted
Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs; Medicare; Medicaid; Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); Private health insurance
Special Programs/Groups Offered
Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders; Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders; Clients who have experienced trauma
Assessment/Pre-treatment
Comprehensive mental health assessment; Comprehensive substance use assessment; Interim services for clients; Complete medical history/physical exam; Screening for tobacco use; Screening for substance use; Screening for mental disorders
Testing
Breathalyzer or blood alcohol testing; Drug or alcohol urine screening; HIV testing; STD testing; TB screening; Metabolic syndrome monitoring; Testing for Hepatitis B (HBV); Testing for Hepatitis C (HCV)
Transitional Services
Aftercare/continuing care; Discharge Planning; Naloxone and overdose education; Outcome follow-up after discharge
Recovery Support Services
Self-help groups; Assistance with obtaining social services; Mentoring/peer support
Detoxification (medical withdrawal) Services
Alcohol Detoxification; Benzodiazepines Detoxification; Opioids detoxification; Medication routinely used during detoxification
Education and Counseling Services
HIV or AIDS education, counseling, or support; Hepatitis education, counseling, or support; Health education services other than HIV/AIDS or hepatitis; Substance use disorder education; Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling; Individual counseling; Group counseling; Family counseling
Medical Services
Hepatitis A (HAV) vaccination; Hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination
Facility Smoking Policy
Smoking not permitted
Age Groups Accepted
Adults; Young adults
Gender Accepted
Female; Male
Language Services
Spanish; Sign language services for the deaf and hard of hearing
Facility Vaping Policy
Vaping not permitted
Ancillary Services
Case management service; Domestic violence services, including family or partner; Early intervention for HIV; Mental health services; Social skills development; Transportation assistance; Integrated primary care services; Suicide prevention services
