ABOUT VA PITTSBURGH HEALTHCARE SYSTEM – UNIVERSITY DRIVE CAMPUS
The University Drive Campus of the VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System (VAPHS), located in the Oakland section of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, offers a range of treatment options for veterans experiencing substance use disorder and/or mental health problems. Services include residential and outpatient treatment, as well as on-site detoxification.
TREATMENT & ASSESSMENT
The University Drive Campus is home to the Center for Treatment of Addictive Disorders (CTAD), where a comprehensive continuum of addiction treatment services is provided. These services include assessment, outpatient consultation, and residential rehab.
In addition to substance use disorder treatment, the University Drive Campus offers treatment for various mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, anger management, memory problems, self-harming behaviors, and vocational issues. The campus offers both inpatient psychiatric care and outpatient programs, incorporating group therapy and one-on-one counseling.
STAFF CREDENTIALS
Unfortunately, no information about the treatment staff is available from the facility. However, one alumni surveyed by Best-rehabs.com rated the University Drive Campus three out of five stars for the staff’s level of training and experience at the time of this writing.
ACCOMMODATIONS & AMENITIES
The University Drive Campus consists of 78 psychiatric beds and includes a special facility providing accommodations for families of admitted veterans. According to the facility’s website, the University Drive Campus receives the highest number of outpatient visits among all VAPHS facilities. The one former client polled by Best-rehabs.com gave the facility five out of five stars for accommodations and amenities.
WHAT ALUMNI SAY
C.T., the only alumnus surveyed by Best-rehabs.com at the time of this writing, provided a positive review of the University Drive Campus. They awarded ratings of four or five out of five stars across most evaluated metrics, including treatment effectiveness, exercise and leisure activities, family participation, holistic offerings, and cleanliness. Slightly lower ratings of three stars were given to the facility for its counseling options, inclusion of 12-step principles, and treatment of co-occurring disorders.
WHAT FRIENDS & FAMILY SAY
The one loved one surveyed by Best-rehabs.com to date also provided positive feedback for the University Drive Campus. They gave the facility five out of five stars for its treatment effectiveness and noted that the program was successful for their loved one.
FINANCING
Unfortunately, no information regarding the costs of treatment is provided on the facility’s website. However, the one alumnus surveyed by Best-rehabs.com gave the University Drive Campus four out of five stars for its affordability.