Chartiers Center will be a person centered and recovery oriented center of excellence in the delivery of innovative IDD and behavioral health services in a multi county area. We reflect the integration of health and wellness, Chartiers changed the name of the service line from Behavioral Health Services to the Recovery Treatment Service Line. The program provides a full range of recovery oriented treatment and services for individuals and families. We, the staff and leadership of Chartiers Center are committed to providing compassionate support to those in need who face behavioral health, co-occurring disorders, or IDD challenges as they transform their lives.
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Services Offered
Behavioral Health - Chartiers' primary focus is the integration of physical health and mental health wellness to enhance the quality of life for all people with behavioral or intellectual/ and developmental disabilities
Outpatient Services - are available for adults, children and adolescents with short term and long term behavioral health needs. The outpatient component provides psychiatric evaluation, medication monitoring, individual, group and family therapy. Service locations are available in Bridgeville. School based outpatient services are available in the Chartiers Valley, Keystone Oaks and South Fayette School Districts.
Acute Partial Hospital - Located in Bridgeville, the partial program provides intensive treatment, that primarily serves as a step down or alternative to inpatient care. The program provides interdisciplinary behavioral health services to focus on the overall treatment of each individual. Services include psychiatric evaluations, medication monitoring and individual and group therapy.
School-Based Outpatient Services - The SAP is a cooperative program between Chartiers Center and the following school districts: Keystone Oaks, South Fayette, Upper St. Clair and West Allegheny. The program provides early intervention for at risk students. Identified students can receive support within the school for referrals and links to treatment and community resources. Coordination with Chartiers' Outpatient Services is also available.
Training and Social Rehabilitation - The Program provides an opportunity for consumers with a mental health diagnosis to focus on improving social skills and acquiring tools for their recovery. Dan, a Certified Peer Specialist joined the staff, and as someone who has experienced his own struggles, his input is beneficial to the consumers as he has a deep and personal understanding of the struggles of behavioral health consumers. Through his work in the program, Dan is able to help consumers realize that recovery is possible.
Intellectual and Development Disabilities - This center is located in Dormont and supports programs for adults with intellectual disabilities. The upstairs program is work orientation program that provides work skills training for on-site contract work and supported employment in the community. The emphasis is job readiness and employment skills. An employment coach is available to provide assistance with community placements.
Alcohol and Other Drugs - Chartiers' Substance Abuse Outpatient Program is modifying their hours of operation to better meet the needs of the consumers. Located at 515 Washington Ave., the SAOP Program treats consumers who are struggling with addiction issues. Use of Vivitrol in Treatment Services - Chartiers Center's Substance Abuse Outpatient Program is offering a new treatment option for drug and alcohol consumers struggling with their sobriety.
Chartiers' Substance Abuse Outpatient Treatment Program - The Substance Abuse Treatment Program can also provide the appropriate level of care for consumers who are diagnosed with a co-occurring mental health disorder. The program includes individual counseling, family counseling, psychiatric evaluations and, if needed, medication management. The program also offers intensive outpatient programming.
Support Groups and Mental Health First Aid Trainings - As a community of supportive individuals who care for a family member or friend struggling with addiction, we are here to support you. Join us to begin connecting with others who understand. Learn more about available resources and share your story so others might learn from your experience.
Fees and Payment
Chartiers' services are available to individuals and families regardless of their income. All consumers are scheduled to meet with the Liability Specialist, who will review the terms of your behavioral health coverage. If it is determined that you need to file for Medical Assistance, another appointment will be scheduled and help provided to complete the application. Chartiers Center fees for service are standard within the behavioral healthcare industry. The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania has financial liability guidelines that determine your ability to pay for services.
If you have a current insurance card, please bring with you to your first appointment so that we can review your behavioral health coverage. There are factors that may reduce out of pocket expenses which can be discussed with our staff once we review your information. (Also please be aware that not all programs accept all insurances.
We are also a nonprofit agency.
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Sliding Scale Medicare Medicaid
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