For more than 70 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a nationally recognized leader in mental health clinical care, research, and education. Our services include UPMC Western Behavioral Health, a network of nearly 60 community-based programs providing specialized mental health and addiction care throughout western Pennsylvania.
We are part of UPMC, a world-class academic medical center, and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Together, we offer our patients support and expertise at every stage of their care and recovery, including acute inpatient services, emergency and crisis services, outpatient services, and telepsychiatry services.
UPMC policy prohibits discrimination or harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, limited English proficiency, ancestry, national origin, age, gender, genetics, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital, familial, disability status, or status as a covered veteran or any other legally protected status.
Further, UPMC will continue to support and promote equal employment opportunity, human dignity and respect, and a welcoming culture for our employees, patients, and families. This policy applies to admissions, visitation, employment, and access to and treatment in UPMC programs and activities.
This commitment is made by UPMC in accordance with federal, state, and/or local laws and regulations.
Conditions We Treat
Mental health conditions affect people of all ages. UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and UPMC Western Behavioral Health provide treatment for children and adults dealing with a wide variety of conditions, including:
Addiction
Individualized inpatient and outpatient addiction treatments, counseling, and education
Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
Evaluations and treatments specifically for individuals with ADHD
Autism spectrum disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities
Comprehensive, state-of-the-art programs for both children and adults with autism
Mood and anxiety disorders
Specialized services for individuals diagnosed with mild to severe mood disorders (bipolar disorder, depression), anxiety disorders, and complex trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder)
Psychosis
Treatment of people experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia and psychotic illness such as delusions and hallucinations
Eating disorders
Assessment and treatment for adolescents and adults with anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
Intensive programs and specialized treatment services for children and adults diagnosed with OCD
Supportive Care for Everyone
UPMC Western Behavioral Health recognizes the unique behavioral health needs of the LGBTQ+ community and the importance affirmation and acceptance play in behavioral health. Family and friends are very important to a patient's recovery process and we support and respect our patients’ families of choice. Research shows that the LGBTQ+ community, particularly trans and nonbinary people, face greater barriers to quality behavioral healthcare and increased risk of behavioral health crises. UPMC Western Behavioral Health strives to adhere to the American Psychological Association’s Guidelines for Psychological Practice with Transgender and Gender Nonconforming People as well as the core value of treating every patient with dignity and respect.
If you or someone you love is in crisis, please contact reSolve Crisis Services (888-796-8226), the Trans Lifelife (877-565-8860), or call 988 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline.
UPMC Western Behavioral Health’s Perinatal Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and Anxiety Intensive Outpatient Program was developed in partnership with UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital to provide support to pregnant and postpartum women experiencing OCD and anxiety.
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