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Substance Abuse Management

 DHS Office of Behavioral Health Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Services 412-350-3328

Some programs are specifically designed to treat: women; women with children; pregnant women; pregnant women with children; intravenous drug users, gays/lesbians; individuals with HIV; and adolescents.

Providers serving priority population offer immediate assessment and admission to treatment in the following order: (a) pregnant injection-drug users; (b) pregnant substance abusers; (c) injection-drug users; and (d) all others. Pregnant women receive preferential treatment services.

Services and Supports

pdf.gif "Where to Call" Directory of Mental Health and Drug & Alcohol Services
Directory of mental health and drug & alcohol services providers and descriptions.

 After Hours Access

After Hours Access to Drug and Alcohol Services and Community Care Behavioral Health Members 1-800-553-7499
Non-Emergency Drug and Alcohol Questions 412-350-3328, TTY/TDD 412-350-3467
Warmline 1-866-661-WARM (9276)

Outpatient Treatment

Services in the community that help identify and begin recovery from addictive disease.

Detoxification Services

Services available for those with an addiction to alcohol or a controlled substance.

Partial Hospitalization

Information to help yourself or a loved one in need of more than outpatient services but less than residential services for disorders related to addictive disease.

Recovery and Rehabilitation

Recovery and rehabilitation services for those with addictive diseases.

Residential Services

Live-in programs for children and adults in recovery from addictive disease.

Case Management

Assistance for understanding services offered to adults, youths and children with addictive disease.

Student Assistance Program

Help for students with drug and/or alcohol abuse problems intended to help them acheive success in school.

Prevention Services

Informational and educational programs on the dangers of substance abuse and services available to abusers are provided in the schools and community.

Justice Related Services

Support for people with substance abuse disorders and/or mental illness and who are involved with the criminal justice system.

Involuntary Commitment of Minors for Drug & Alcohol Treatment

Information about committing a person under age 21 to drug and alcohol treatment using Act 53.

Drug and Alcohol Services Guide for Court Personnel 

Information for Allegheny County court personnel about the drug and alcohol services/treatment requirements and options for individuals involved in the justice system.

pdf.gif Drug and Alcohol Interim and Ancillary Guide