UPMC Mercy Hospital – Acute Medical Detox – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
1400 Locust Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, 15219
Last Updated: June 26, 2026
Insurance
Payment Options
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Private health insurance
- Federal military insurance (e.g., TRICARE)
- Federal, or any government funding for substance use treatment programs
- Cash or self-payment
- Payment assistance (check with facility for details)
Addiction Resource Score
Scoring is assigned by a proprietary system which helps surface key metrics that determine quality. The 10-point scale factors in categories such as operations, customer satisfaction, and trust metrics.
We understand that choosing an addiction treatment center can be overwhelming, especially with so many options, promises, and marketing messages. That's why we've developed a clear, standardized rating system designed to cut through the noise and highlight what truly matters: safety, quality of care, and transparency. Our goal is to give individuals and families the information they need to make confident, informed decisions during a critical time.
In this guide, we explain exactly how we rate treatment centers—from accreditation and staff credentials to therapy options, facility environment, and family involvement. You'll see how we assign scores, award badges, and update listings to ensure accuracy and fairness. Most importantly, our system focuses on elevating centers that prioritize ethical, evidence-based care, not just those with the best marketing. This way, you can trust that the ratings you see reflect meaningful standards that help you find the right fit for lasting recovery.
8.5
Out of 10
Treatment Options
The facility offers multiple levels of care, such as:
- Mentoring/peer support
- Discharge Planning
- Self-help groups
- Naloxone and overdose education
- Outcome follow-up after discharge
The center treats the following addictions and co-occurring disorders:
- Alcohol Detoxification
- Benzodiazepines Detoxification
- Opioids detoxification
- Medication routinely used during detoxification
- Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders
- Clients who have experienced trauma
- Clients with co-occurring pain and substance use disorders
- Screening for tobacco use
- Comprehensive mental health assessment
- Comprehensive substance use assessment
- Interim services for clients
- Screening for mental disorders
- Screening for substance use
- Complete medical history/physical exam
Treatment Modalities
- Telemedicine/telehealth therapy
- Substance use disorder counseling
- Smoking/vaping/tobacco cessation counseling
- Group counseling
- Family counseling
- 12-step facilitation
- Motivational interviewing
- Matrix Model
- Relapse prevention
- Individual psychotherapy
Conditions Treated
- Alcoholism
- Substance use treatment
Levels Of Care
- Hospital inpatient/24-hour hospital inpatient
- Hospital inpatient detoxification
- Aftercare
License and Accreditation
- State department of health
- Hospital licensing authority
- The Joint Commission
Ancillary Services
- Case management service
- Integrated primary care services
- Suicide prevention services
- Domestic violence services, including family or partner
- Early intervention for HIV
- Mental health services
- Social skills development
- Transportation assistance
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Most private insurances accepted