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:
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.
The IOP:
Once you successfully complete this level of care, you move to the outpatient program.
In this level of care, you will:
If you were in either IOP or OP, you can receive this service to help you with things such as:
All patients in our substance use disorder programs have access to psychiatric services to:
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.
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:
Outpatient treatment can help you:
You work with a trained therapist to:
Psychiatrists and certified registered nurse practitioners (CRNPs) can also assess you for medication needs.
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:
This program is for people who:
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.
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:
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:
Our certified peer support specialists:
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.
Our team provides:
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.
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:
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:
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:
We create customized plans that focus on:
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:
Our services enhance:
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:
Services for court-ordered referrals include:
All services are confidential.
Topics we cover in class or group can include:
For more information, call the DUI Program at 412-675-8511.
This community outreach program helps people:
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:
We can provide the following group and 1-on-1 services at your venue:
We provide community referrals for:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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:
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.
Our coordinators:
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:
We help adults diagnosed with a mental health illness on:
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:
Topics covered in the class include:
Our goals for the program are to:
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:
Funding is through the Office of Developmental Programs IDD Waiver Programs.
IDD day programs are offered in both Adult Training Facility (ATF) and prevocational work-skills settings.
Programs include:
Services support fostering independence and developing job training skills for various settings.
Services are offered to help with all phases of employment including:
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:
We provide the following direct services:
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
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:
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:
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 StoryEllen 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.”
Services are offered to help with all phases of employment including:
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.
