Substance Misuse and Addiction Resources
Alcohol and drug misuse and addiction affects many individuals and families in our communities. If you or a loved one is starting your recovery journey, you might benefit from using these resources.
If you are experiencing a life-threatening substance use situation, call 911, call your local ambulance service, or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn the signs of an opioid overdose.
UPMC RESOURCES
Contact this service if you need outpatient treatment for substance use disorders or mental health issues. AMS also offers an outpatient detox program, intensive services, and medication-assisted treatment (MAT).
Pregnancy and Women's Recovery Center at UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Visit this link for information on services you can access if any of the following apply to you.
- You struggle with opioids.
- You are interested in medicine to treat an opioid use disorder.
- You need behavioral health resources, social support services, or routine medical care.
Visit this link for info about UPMC Mercy's detoxification program and long-term options for managing addiction through the Internal Medicine Recovery Engagement Program.
1500 Fifth Ave., McKeesport, PA 15132
Call 1-855-783-8762 for more information.
The hospital houses a 27-bed, medically managed detoxification (4A) and rehabilitation (4B) program.
Contact this center 24/7 for guidance on poisonings. You can also call for help finding naloxone and other resources.
Reach out if you are an Allegheny County resident who is having suicidal thoughts. You can also call if you have or are struggling with a mental health or substance use issue. Help is available regardless of your ability to pay.
Call 1-888-7-YOU-CAN (796-8226) for 24-hour crisis help.
Enroll in this American Lung Association program to learn about resources and support that can help you quit tobacco. Learn more about the Smoking Cessation Program.
Visit this link to learn about the child and adult behavioral health services that are available at multiple places.
UPMC HEALTH PLAN PROGRAMS AND SERVICES
Use our programs and services for behavioral health help. You can also use digital tools to support your journey. Whether you are working to make a small change or healing from a major behavioral health issue, we can help. Find the services and supports you need.
Use our online directory to find a provider or place to get care. To find drug and alcohol services, select Behavioral Health as the kind of care you need. Next, choose from the Drug & Alcohol care options.
Listen to this UPMC Health Plan-sponsored podcast to hear talks with health care experts and community leaders. In Season 2, experts talk about ways to improve your overall health when you have support to manage your emotions and build healthy relationships. Listen to Season 2, Episode 4: Opening up about addiction to hear from behavioral health experts about types of addiction and how to get support.
NATIONAL, STATE, AND LOCAL RESOURCES
This is not a complete list of resources. It is meant to serve as a guide. You can use the search function within many of the links to find help in your community.
Visit this agency’s website for information on mental health and substance use disorder services in Maryland.
Contact this agency to learn about substance use disorder resources and treatment programs in New York.
Use this resource to find substance use disorder programs that are offered through your county. You can also find an opioid Center of Excellence near you (for individuals who receive Medicaid).
Department of Health
Visit this website to review a statewide registry of tobacco cessation service providers. You can also use it to find resources for individuals and families.
Visit this website for info on substance use disorders, overdoses, naloxone (Narcan), and treatment resources across the state.
- Naloxone (pa.gov): Visit this link on the DDAP website to learn about naloxone (Narcan), which is the medicine that is used to reverse heroin and opioid overdoses. The website has info on how to get and administer the drug. It also addresses legal concerns about administering the medicine during an overdose.
- PA Get Help Now: Use this website and helpline to learn about local resources for substance use disorders. Go to "Care Provider Search" and enter the county name or ZIP code where you are looking for treatment.
- Find your county office (pa.gov): Visit this link to find a Single County Authority (SCA) office in your county. SCAs can help with drug and alcohol treatment services, funding, and where to get fentanyl and xylazine test strips.
Visit this website for tips, tools, and expert advice on quitting tobacco.
Visit this website for information on treatment and recovery resources, including brochures and guidebooks. You can also use the SAMHSA Buprenorphine Practitioner Locator to find providers who treat opioid use disorders with buprenorphine.
Use this agency to learn about many substance use disorders. Its website outlines prevention, treatment, and harm-reduction methods. Below are some of the CDC’s substance misuse resources:
HARM-REDUCTION RESOURCES
Philadelphia
Contact this nonprofit organization to learn about health support services for people who use injected drugs.
PRESCRIBE TO PREVENT
Use this resource to get information on how to administer naloxone (Narcan).
Use this program’s resources to find a provider, get recovery guides, and find needle exchanges in Pennsylvania.
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR INDIVIDUALS
Various support groups can be found worldwide. They offer in-person and virtual meetings. Visit these links to learn what might be the right fit for you.
SUPPORT GROUPS FOR FAMILIES
These organizations support families of individuals who use substances. In-person and virtual meetings are available.