Chartiers Center Substance Use Outpatient Clinic Provides  Suboxone Treatment

We are happy to announce that Chartiers Center Substance Use Outpatient Treatment Program will now be providing medication assisted treatment to include Suboxone and Vivtrol. The program is available to those who have displayed a need for substance use treatment services  and/or those who are diagnosed with a co-occurring mental health disorder and require Outpatient Services level of care.  The program will include individual counseling, family counseling, intensive outpatient programming, psychiatric evaluations and medication management.  Services can be utilized as a step down from a higher level of care, or as a first step in assisting a consumer who is experiencing a substance use disorder. Suboxone, when taken as prescribed, suppresses the symptoms of withdrawal, reduces cravings, and partially blocks the effects of stronger opiates. Vivitrol, is shown to have significant outcomes. It is a non-narcotic, non-addictive, nonpleasure producing medication that does not induce withdrawal symptoms when use is stopped.

We accept consumers with all UPMC Health Plan products,  Community Care Behavioral Health insurance,  Highmark, Aetna, Medicare, and Gateway Medicare. Feel free to call and check on which insurances are accepted as not all are listed.

If you are interested in referring a new consumer to the program, please contact the Intake Specialist at (412) 221-3302 x123. You or the consumer will be asked to complete a brief telephone screening and then an intake appointment will be scheduled. The intake appointment will consist of a more in-depth assessment of the current presenting concerns and the consumer’s readiness for change.

Dr. B and the Outpatient/SUOP staff look forward to helping consumers who want to participate in treatment and develop a plan to enhance their recovery.  Please share this new program information with your consumers, and any community connections who you think may benefit. The program is open for referrals.

During the consumer’s time in treatment, care will be coordinated with any other providers involved in the consumer’s life. If a client has an emergency outside of normal business hours, he/she should call 1-800-662-HELP (4357).   For any other issues such as scheduling, forms, etc., he/she can call the Information Specialist at 412-221-3302 x123.