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VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System UD Division

Pittsburgh, PA

SAMHSA Verified Joint Commission Inpatient Outpatient MAT Dual Dx Telehealth

Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx center · in Pittsburgh, PA · Accepts TRICARE · Serves veterans, seniors, trauma survivors.

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About VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System UD Division

Integrated mental health and substance use treatment for veterans, adults with serious mental illness, and chronic disease management.

Classified as veterans affairs medical center or other va healthcare facility. federal government. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Inpatient · Outpatient · MAT · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Young Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Medications used
Chlorpromazine, Fluphenazine, Haloperidol, Loxapine, Perphenazine, Pimozide, Prochlorperazine, Thiothixene, Thioridazine, Trifluoperazine + 14 more
Recovery supports
Housing services, Mentoring/peer support
Emergency services
Crisis intervention team, Psychiatric emergency onsite services, Psychiatric emergency walk-in services
Facility operation
Federal Government, U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE); U.S. Department of VA funds

Contact & Location

Address

University Drive, Pittsburgh, PA 15240

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Facility direct line

412-360-6600

Frequently Asked Questions

Does VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System UD Division accept Medicaid?
SAMHSA data does not list Medicaid among this facility's accepted payment types. Call 412-360-6600 directly to confirm — coverage may have changed since the last SAMHSA sync. You can also browse other PA centers that accept Medicaid.
What level of care does VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System UD Division offer?
This facility offers: Inpatient, Outpatient, MAT, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient, Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System UD Division have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Seniors or older adults, Veterans, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System UD Division use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Ketamine Infusion Therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System UD Division?
Call the facility directly at 412-360-6600 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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