UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough (Formerly Mon Yough Community Services)

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough provides mental and behavioral health programs for both children and adults in the McKeesport area.

Our mission is to foster hope, renewal, healing, and wellness for those who face:

Mental health challenges.
Substance use disorders.
Developmental and intellectual disabilities.

The ATIS program has been providing substance use treatment for over 35 years.

We know substance use disorders impact people in all areas of their lives. We can help you and your loved ones regain control without the use of alcohol or other drugs.

We offer different levels of care and services, each tailored to your unique needs and personal circumstances. We'll work with you during your first assessment to decide the best level of care for your case.

Intensive outpatient program (IOP)

The IOP:

Includes group sessions 3 days per week, weekly or biweekly, or 1-on-1 therapy sessions.
Takes about 8 to 10 weeks.
Makes you part of the treatment planning process and treatment plan reviews.

Once you successfully complete this level of care, you move to the outpatient program.

Outpatient program (OP)

In this level of care, you will:

Take part in weekly groups or biweekly 1-on-1 sessions.
Continue for about 8 to 12 weeks but can choose to stay longer for continued support.
Help plan your treatment and provide follow-up treatment plan reviews, as with the IOP level of care.

Case management

If you were in either IOP or OP, you can receive this service to help you with things such as:

Finding housing.
Applying for health insurance.
Locating food banks.

All patients in our substance use disorder programs have access to psychiatric services to:

Address your mental health symptoms along with substance use.
Assess you for medications or help you manage current meds.

We decide on a case-by-case basis throughout treatment if you need further ongoing care to address substance use or mental health issues.

We will refer you to the proper level of care if you need more treatment.

Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) Clinic

This clinic is for people looking to start or continue MAT with UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough. Upon an assessment, we will decide if MAT is right for you.

All visits for this service are on site with a provider and a nurse.

If you're looking for help, please call us for program details and to check your insurance coverage.

Call 412-675-6927, choose options 2-1, to speak with a case manager.

Our outpatient clinic treats a wide range of emotional and mental health challenges such as:

Benefits of outpatient mental health services

Outpatient treatment can help you:

Feel an improved quality of life.
Have more influence over what you feel and think.
Do more of the things that you like, need, and want to do.
Have more meaningful and improved relationships.

Adult outpatient services

1-on-1 therapy

You work with a trained therapist to:

Talk about your concerns.
Come up with treatment and life goals.
Form a working relationship.
Enhance coping skills.
Learn creative ways to solve issues.

Psychiatrists and certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) can also assess you for medication needs.

Group therapy

Groups are in addition to 1-on-1 therapy. These sessions offer the support of peers, many of whom have common symptoms and problems.

Therapists use proven methods to make sure you get the most from the sessions.

Topics you may cover in group therapy are:

Intensive outpatient program

This program is for people who:

May have been recently hospitalized.
Are having worsening symptoms.
Aren't gaining enough relief from medications.

Intensive outpatient group-based treatment is mostly short-term — between two and eight weeks.

This service goes along with 1-on-1 therapy and medication management. You will keep seeing your therapist and medication provider while attending groups three times per week.

Groups often include topics such as wellness, relationships, and stress management.

While groups may seem daunting, they can also be fun, exciting, and helpful.
It's often a relief to hear others talk about common problems. You may not feel so alone.
Talking and listening to others can help put our own problems in perspective.
Group members can help with ideas for making the best of tough situations.
By seeing how others take on problems, you may find new ways for working through yours.

If you're ready to get started, call for program details and to verify your insurance.

Call 412-675-6927, choose options 1-1-1.

Open to the public, we offer:

Free classes on nutrition, health and fitness, arts and crafts, gardening, and more.
Volunteer experiences.
Seasonal community events.
Venue rentals for private, social, and business events.

To learn more about offerings at Angora Gardens, call 412-675-8556 or visit our website.

For people with an IDD or autism diagnosis, we offer behavioral support in the home, in the day program, or at work.

We'll help you build positive behaviors to reduce or replace challenging ones. We also offer live coaching and training for staff training to make sure there's continuity of services.

To learn more, contact:

Ashley McKoy: 412-495-1895, mckoya@upmc.edu

Amber Vash: 412-657-6828, vashal@upmc.edu

Do you or someone you support need help with:

Maintaining personal wellness and recovery?
Building community and personal supports?
Navigating the mental health system?
Substance abuse support?

Our certified peer support specialists:

Offer substance use support services for adults and youth 18 to 26 years of age.
Provide hope, encouragement, and support as they know the hardships and barriers to recovery firsthand.
Act as mentors, teachers, and advocates.
Help empower you by learning your concerns on finding new options and connecting to your community.
Have training as wellness coaches and can help you find physical and mental health care that treats the whole person.

To learn more, call 412-675-8480.

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough provides a range of mental health services for youth and families in Allegheny County.

Outpatient therapy for kids, ages 5 to 18

Our team provides:

Supportive and goal-oriented therapy for youth, ages 5 to 18, and their families.
Therapy at our clinic in McKeesport or schools throughout the Mon Valley region. Please call 412-675-8430 for the most recent list of schools we work with.

We can help your child and family with issues such as:

At your child's first appointment at our office or in their school, we'll complete an intake form and clinical assessment. This gives us the valuable data we need to develop meaningful goals.

Your child will meet with the therapist as needed — once every other week in most cases — with or without parents or guardians. We strongly urge families to be involved in their child's sessions.

If you or your child feel it may help to see our licensed psychiatrist, that appointment will be at our McKeesport office.

Student Assistance Program (SAP)

SAP is part of a school team that works closely with school staff to spot youth who are expressing at-risk behaviors.

Our goal is to pinpoint any hurdles to academic success, such as:

Behavioral health concerns.
Family problems.
Alcohol, tobacco, and other drug use.

We then mobilize school and community resources to remove these learning barriers.

The SAP team works with the youth's team to detect at-risk behaviors early.

We then intervene and help prevent these issues by connecting youth and their families to arrange:

Behavioral health services.
School support groups.
Other useful resources as needed.
Program behavior health contracts

Our staff provides short-term, solution-focused behavioral health counseling for youth in partnering schools throughout the Mon Valley and all Propel Charter Schools.

Services include:

Crisis support and actions.
Brief psychoeducation.
Working with teachers to build in-class systems and activities that support behavioral health and learning.
Professional development lessons.

We create customized plans that focus on:

Building social skills.
Learning new ways to cope.
Resolving conflicts.
Making decisions.
Staying motivated.
Planning for better health and wellness.

For youth who need more intense help, we can refer them to another level of mental health or substance use care.

This program provides community-based wrap-around support for adults who want help:

Functioning independently in their own homes.
Finding housing in the Greater Mon Valley area.

Our services enhance:

The health and social care of our residents.
Access to medical, mental health, and dental care.
Medication management.
Budgeting skills.
Nutrition and meal planning.
Housing options and new community resources.

We'll work with you to assess and form a plan to help you achieve independence in your community. Services will vary based on your skill level and needs.

To learn more about Community Supportive Housing, call 412-675-8480.

For more than 35 years, the DUI Program at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough has been:

Working closely with the Allegheny County Courts.
Specializing in DUI education and intervention.
Providing services that help people meet their needs and satisfy all legal requirements.
We offer all services in a safe and non-threatening environment.

Services for court-ordered referrals include:

Assessments to decide the proper level of care.
Alcohol Highway Safety School that provides 12 ½ hours of education.
DUI Intervention Group for first-time offenders.
DUI Restrictive Punishment Group for offenders sentenced to electronic monitoring.

All services are confidential.

Topics we cover in class or group can include:

Drug and alcohol education.
PA DUI laws and consequences.
Physical and mental effects.
Relationship and family issues.
Economic and financial effects.
Environmental, social, and media influences.
Exploring stages of change.
Reducing stress.
Managing anger.
Referrals and support services.

For more information, call the DUI Program at 412-675-8511.

This community outreach program helps people:

Recognize and reduce risky substance use behaviors.
Improve decision-making skills.
Better cope with life's challenges.

We can also help loved ones of those struggling with substance use.

We offer this free service to Allegheny County community groups/venues and residents.

The program's staff have formed solid relationships with numerous service providers and stakeholders in the Mon Valley Region such as:

Churches, colleges, and schools.
Law enforcement including police, probation, parole, and district magistrates.
Inpatient and outpatient substance use programs for both adults and youth.
Mental and behavioral health programs.
Residential treatment programs, group homes, and shelters.
Events and health fairs.
Soup kitchens.

We can provide the following group and 1-on-1 services at your venue:

Education on overdose prevention and dispensing of medication.
HIV/STD/Hepatitis/TB prevention and education.
Alcohol, drug, and vape use facts.
Effects of substance use on siblings and other loved ones.
Coping with stress and grief.
Fetal alcohol syndrome.

We provide community referrals for:

Mental and physical health needs.
Job training and placement services.
Other basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.

To learn more or schedule a time for us to come to you, call 412-675-8516.

This program provides living options for adults with an IDD diagnosis in need of residential services.

You will choose a provider who will look after your health and safety and:

Support you in a related family member's home.
Match you to a qualified family who will meet your needs and provide a caring home. This can be a person or couple wanting to open their home and hearts to someone in need of residential services.

Those in need must have proper funding for either of these lifesharing supports.

To learn more, contact:

Amber Vash: 412-657-6828, vashal@upmc.edu

Amy Styche: 412-664-0842, stycheaj2@upmc.edu

Our goals are to:

Provide services that let residents achieve personal growth and fulfillment.
Enhance the skills, attitudes, and habits needed for community living.
Reduce or prevent hospital stays and re-hospitalization.

Through 1-on-1 counseling, each resident has the chance to receive unique services based on their preferences, needs, and willingness.

Extensive education and medication oversight are key aspects of the program.

Our mental health team:

Focuses on your strengths and needs to target areas for growth.
Provides 1-on-1 counseling and instruction on the correct dose, purpose, and potential side effects of your medicines.
Arranges pharmacy services to make sure you receive your medicine in a timely manner.
Dispenses and monitors about 45,000 doses of drugs per month.
Helps you make appointments with doctors in the community and provides transportation upon your request.
Arranges the services of specialists for those who need them.

A nurse is on-site to help you with any physical and mental health needs.

Counselors meet with you each week for 1-on-1 counseling to talk about:

The goals you chose to focus on.
Your progress in achieving your goals.
Any concerns or questions you may have.

We offer mental health residential services at five locations:

Versailles Home Place
Comprehensive mental health personal care home

Lysle Home Place
Comprehensive mental health personal care home

Fifth Ave. Place
Comprehensive mental health personal care home

Long Run Road
Mental health personal care home

White Oak Community Residential Rehabilitation (CRR)

To learn more, contact Nichole Mazza-Fredley: 412-664-1988, mazzafredleynd@upmc.edu

We provide residential care for adults 18 years and older diagnosed with an intellectual or developmental disability.

Our mission is to provide a stable home that inspires and helps them live to the fullest of their desires and abilities.

Our vision is for people to live in a range of community settings and encourage them to not give up on meeting their personal goals.

Our staff will support you as you meet the challenges of becoming an active member in the community.

On most days, you will go to work or a scheduled day program if chosen.

You are in charge of:

Planning and cooking your own meals.
Arranging for help with budgeting and taking medicine.
Doctor visits.
Shopping.
Being social and going to community events.

You receive the level of assistance as outlined in your Individualized Support Plan.

The Office of Developmental Programs and the Allegheny County Office of Developmental Supports license homes that provide 24-hour support.

We urge family and friends to be an active part of the program and help assure safe living conditions for loved ones.

Funding for residential services is through the Office of Developmental Programs and/or Intellectual Disabilities Waiver Programs.

To learn more about our services or how to apply for funding, contact your support coordinator or:

Amber Vash: 412-657-6828, vashal@upmc.edu

We take a team approach to support efforts to achieve and maintain the highest quality of life in the community. We partner with other community and natural supports to do what it takes to meet your needs.

How we help our clients

Our coordinators:

Assess your strengths and needs.
Tailor service plans and work with you to help you achieve your personal recovery goals. These plans focus on all aspects of life including, housing, education, socialization, physical and mental health, jobs, and income.
Link you to programs and support services to help you make a positive change.
Make sure you have easy access to quality care.

We also align with wellness campaigns that drive partnerships between physical and mental health providers, ensuring a holistic approach to care.

To learn more about the Service Coordination Unit, call 412-675-8480.

Do you or someone you support need help:

Making friends?
Gaining self-confidence?
Managing mental or physical health symptoms?
Maintaining independence?
Going back to school?

We help adults diagnosed with a mental health illness on:

Recovery and access to resources to improve your quality of life.
Fully joining and settling into your community.
Forming skills to increase success and fulfillment in your living, learning, working, social, and wellness areas.

We offer an array of fun group activities and team sports to provide social and learning interactions in a friendly, supportive setting.

We offer these programs daily, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at:

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough Resource Center
236 Fifth Ave.
McKeesport., PA 15132

We also offer extended hours for those who can't meet during our program hours.

To learn more, call 412-675-8480.

This program is for people under 21 years of age, cited with an underage drinking or drug charge and referred to us by the court.

We offer the following services in a safe and non-threatening setting:

Assessment if required by the courts.
Eight-hour class on the personal and legal effects of underage drinking and drug use.

Topics covered in the class include:

Underage laws and consequences.
Peer pressure.
Social and media influence.
Anger management.
Confidence and self-esteem.
Planning for the future and stages of change.
Physical, mental, and social effects.
Impact on school and grades.
Family and relationship issues.
Positive coping skills.
Healthy ways to spend time.
Referrals and support services.

Our goals for the program are to:

Promote smart choices about the use of alcohol and other drugs.
Improve skills that enhance solving problems, managing stress, and resolving conflicts.
Promoting the idea of healthy individuals and families.

If you have any questions about our underage programs, call 412-675-8511.

IDD Vocational Services offer community participation support and paid training in career areas such as:

Janitorial cleaning service (Clean Sweep).
Restaurant services industry (Corner Café).
Bulk mail sub-contracts (Market St. Mail).

Funding is through the Office of Developmental Programs IDD Waiver Programs.

About community participation support

IDD day programs are offered in both Adult Training Facility (ATF) and prevocational work-skills settings.

Programs include:

ATF/Customized Adult Day Services (CADS).
ATF/Seniors.
Prevocational work-skills training.
- Clean Sweep janitorial services.
- Corner Café
- Market Street Mail

Services support fostering independence and developing job training skills for various settings.

About small group employment — clean sweep janitorial services

Services provide hands-on job skill training in the janitorial field at minimum wage or higher.
Options are available to work on both state and local service contracts.

About supported employment

Services are offered to help with all phases of employment including:

Career assessment.
Resume writing and tips.
Job development.
Interviewing skills.
Job coaching and support.

We customize our services to meet each person's needs and desires to provide a pathway to integrated work.

To learn more, call 412-672-3400.

In the United States, there are around 391,000 children in foster care, with approximately 14,000 of them in Pennsylvania.

The demand for foster parents is high. Some children require a temporary home before being reunited with their biological families, while others need a permanent home. Our team provides specialized foster care services to support these children and their foster families throughout the entire process.

We offer a range of support services, including individual and family trauma-based therapy, crisis intervention, family visitation, parenting guidance, and behavioral support.

Foster care can be both challenging and rewarding. Some children in our foster homes have experienced significant trauma. We strive to make the process as convenient as possible for both children and foster parents. We provide training and certification in the comfort of your home and at times that work best for you. A small amount of training is required in office, but most training is available online.

Our goal is to ensure that children and teenagers thrive in safe and nurturing foster homes while working towards reuniting with their families or finding permanent homes.

Our program aims to help children and teenagers:

Thrive in safe, supportive, and nurturing foster homes.
Rejoin their families of origin or find other permanent homes.

Our services

We provide the following direct services:

Placement and matching services tailored to best meet each child’s specific needs.
Support services for foster families.
Trauma-informed care training for foster parents and caseworkers.
Child-focused skill development.
Ensuring children are placed in the least restrictive and developmentally appropriate settings.
Collaborating with healthcare providers.
Participating in Individualized Service and Education Plan meetings and court hearings.
Supervised visits with biological family.

Our locations

Our services are available in Allegheny, Westmoreland, Washington, and Fayette Counties.

We have two office locations:

McKeesport
500 Walnut St.
McKeesport, PA 15132

Greensburg
132 South Main St.
Greensburg, PA 15601

Crisis Support

We offer 24/7 crisis support through phone or in-person assistance to ensure the safety and well-being of every child and family.

Our crisis support services include:

Determining the level of intervention needed.
Assessing safety.
Provide de-escalation skills and problem-solving techniques.
Developing an ongoing support plan.

We assist foster families and children by facilitating contact and arranging services between:

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Mon Yough (based on the child’s enrollment).
Third-party providers such as Children, Youth, and Families or other county agencies.
Mental health experts, including psychiatrists and social workers.
Schools.
Legal systems including family courts, juvenile probation services, and immigration and refugee services.

Additional services in Westmoreland County

In addition to foster care, we provide other services in Westmoreland County to support families, prevent the need for foster care, and aid in reunification when appropriate.

These services include:

Triple P Parenting.
Therapeutic Visitation.
Supervised Visitation.
Cooperative Parenting.
Transportation.

Becoming a foster parent

We believe that every child deserves happiness, good health, safety, and the presence of at least one stable and consistent adult in their life. If you are dedicated and passionate about making a difference, we invite you to become a foster parent.

For more information about services in Allegheny County, please call Clare Chiaverini at 412-580-6607 or email chiaverinic@upmc.edu.

For more information on Westmoreland and surrounding county services, please call Jena Clair at 412-215-7101 or email clairjn@upmc.edu.

Ellen Corrales' Foster Care Story

Ellen Corrales was working at a Pittsburgh nonprofit social services agency when she learned of a young boy named Landon whose case pulled at her heart strings.

“When I saw his profile, I knew what we had to do,” says Ellen, 60. “If he died, he would die loved with parents by his side.”

Read Ellen's story (PDF)

About supported employment

Services are offered to help with all phases of employment including:

Career assessment.
Resume writing and tips.
Job development.
Interviewing skills.
Job coaching and support.

We customize our services to meet each person's needs and desires to provide a pathway to integrated work.

To learn more, call 412-672-3400.