Behavioral Health

In cooperation with UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital, UPMC Northwest provides state-of-the-art acute and extended acute behavioral health services. Our program provides group and individual therapy, sleep and relaxation periods, exercise, medication administration, and visitation with family and friends.

The behavioral health unit is equipped with activity rooms, a dining area, a recreation yard with access to the outdoors, and much more.

Our Services

Psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis
Individualized treatment planning
Individual and group therapy
Family involvement or meetings
Medication management and education
Comprehensive discharge planning and education
Physical assessment to determine chronic and acute medical needs
24-hour nursing and on-site medical support
Structured activities
Recreation therapy
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy

Conditions Treated

Our behavioral health program treats patients who have been diagnosed with a primary mental health disorder, including (but not limited to):

Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorder
Psychotic disorders
Personality disorders
Adjustment disorders