Alliance Medical Services of Pittsburgh – Ensign I

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

739 Ensign Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15226

(412) 488-6360

About Alliance Medical Services of Pittsburgh – Ensign I

Alliance Medical Services of Pittsburgh – Ensign I, located in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania is a private alcohol and drug rehab that offers treatment for a variety of substance abuse addictions including alcoholism, co-occurring mental health disorders, and opiate addiction. They offer supervised medical treatment to safely manage withdrawal symptoms during detoxification, as well as flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include intensive outpatient and relapse prevention.

Specialty rehab programs at Alliance Medical Services of Pittsburgh – Ensign I include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and treatment integrated with HIV/AIDS care, ensuring comprehensive health management.

Patients at Alliance Medical Services of Pittsburgh – Ensign I will find the residential setting creates an immersive environment promoting full engagement in recovery away from daily triggers.

Alliance Medical Services of Pittsburgh – Ensign I has received accreditations from CARF, SAMHSA, and the state of Pennsylvania.

Dollar icon Payment Options

  • financial-aid iconFinancial aid
  • medicaid iconMedicaid

Medical briefcase icon Levels of Care

outpatient iconOutpatient

Outpatient Programs (OP) are for those seeking mental rehab or drug rehab, but who also stay at home every night. The main difference between outpatient treatment (OP) and intensive outpatient treatment (IOP) lies in the amount of hours the patient spends at the facility. Most of the time an outpatient program is designed for someone who has completed an inpatient stay and is looking to continue their growth in recovery. Outpatient is not meant to be the starting point, it is commonly referred to as aftercare.

medically-assisted-detox iconMedically Assisted Detox

Drug and alcohol addiction often takes a heavy toll on one's body. Over time, a physical dependence can develop, meaning the body physiologically needs the substance to function. Detox is the process of removing drugs and/or alcohol from the body, a process that can be lethal if mismanaged. Medical detox is done by licensed medical professionals who monitor vital signs and keep you safe, healthy, and as comfortable as possible as you go through detox and withdrawal.

intensive-outpatient iconIntensive Outpatient

Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP) are for those who want or need a very structured treatment program but who also wish to live at home and continue with certain responsibilities (such as work or school). IOP substance abuse treatment programs vary in duration and intensity, and certain outpatient rehab centers will offer individualized treatment programs.

aftercare iconAftercare Support

Completing a drug or alcohol rehab program shouldn't spell the end of substance abuse treatment. Aftercare involves making a sustainable plan for recovery, including ongoing support. This can include sober living arrangements like halfway houses, career counseling, and setting a patient up with community programs like Alcoholics Anonymous (AA) or Narcotics Anonymous (NA).

User icon Programs

adult-program iconAdult program

young-adult iconYoung Adult Program

House check icon Settings & Amenities

  • home-setting iconResidential Setting
  • private iconPrivate Setting

Heart icon Treatment

alcohol iconAlcoholism

The goal of treatment for alcoholism is abstinence. Those with poor social support, poor motivation, or psychiatric disorders tend to relapse within a few years of treatment. For these people, success is measured by longer periods of abstinence, reduced use of alcohol, better health, and improved social functioning. Recovery and Maintenance are usually based on 12 step programs and AA meetings.

drugs iconDrug Addiction

Drug rehab in Pennsylvania is devoted to the treatment of addiction. Levels of care, treatment methods, and settings differ, but the aim of each program is to end drug dependency and empower participants to achieve long-term recovery.

mental-health iconMental Health and Substance Abuse

A combined mental health and substance abuse rehab has the staff and resources available to handle individuals with both mental health and substance abuse issues. It can be challenging to determine where a specific symptom stems from (a mental health issue or an issue related to substance abuse), so mental health and substance abuse professionals are helpful in detangling symptoms and keeping treatment on track.

opium iconOpioid Addiction

Opioid rehabs specialize in supporting those recovering from opioid addiction. They treat those suffering from addiction to illegal opioids like heroin, as well as prescription drugs like oxycodone. These centers typically combine both physical as well as mental and emotional support to help stop addiction. Physical support often includes medical detox and subsequent medical support (including medication), and mental support includes in-depth therapy to address the underlying causes of addiction.

Hand holding medical sign icon Clinical Services

inpatient-file iconCognitive Behavioral Therapy

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a therapy modality that focuses on the relationship between one's thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. It is used to establish and allow for healthy responses to thoughts and feelings (instead of unhealthy responses, like using drugs or alcohol). CBT has been proven effective for recovering addicts of all kinds, and is used to strengthen a patient's own self-awareness and ability to self-regulate. CBT allows individuals to monitor their own emotional state, become more adept at communicating with others, and manage stress without needing to engage in substance abuse.

dialectical iconDialectical Behavior Therapy

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a modified form of Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a treatment designed to help people understand and ultimately affect the relationship between their thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. DBT is often used for individuals who struggle with self-harm behaviors, such as self-mutilation (cutting) and suicidal thoughts, urges, or attempts. It has been proven clinically effective for those who struggle with out-of-control emotions and mental health illnesses like Borderline Personality Disorder.

intervention iconGroup Therapy

Group therapy is any therapeutic work that happens in a group (not one-on-one). There are a number of different group therapy modalities, including support groups, experiential therapy, psycho-education, and more. Group therapy involves treatment as well as processing interaction between group members.

mental-health iconIndividual Therapy

In individual therapy, a patient meets one-on-one with a trained psychologist or counselor. Therapy is a pivotal part of effective substance abuse treatment, as it often covers root causes of addiction, including challenges faced by the patient in their social, family, and work/school life.

life-skills iconLife Skills

Life skills trainings involve all the skills a person must have in order to function successfully in the world. These include time management, career guidance, money management, and effective communication. Truly successful addiction recovery is based on the ability to not only live substance-free, but to thrive. Life skills teaches the practical necessities of functioning in society, which sets clients up for success in life, and therefore sobriety.

desert iconMotivational Interviewing

Motivational Interviewing (MI) is a clinical approach to helping people with substance abuse issues and other conditions shift behavior in positive ways. It is more goal-oriented than traditional psychotherapy, as MI counselors directly attempt to get clients to consider making behavioral change (rather than wait for them to come to conclusions themselves). Its primary purpose is to resolve ambivalence and help clients become able to make healthy choices freely.

Check icon Accreditations

CARF

The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) is a non-profit organization that specifically accredits rehab organizations. Founded in 1966, CARF's, mission is to help service providers like rehab facilities maintain high standards of care.

CARF Accreditation: Yes
Accreditation Number: 38777

SAMHSA

The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) is a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Established in 1992 by congress, SAMHSA's mission is to reduce the impact of substance abuse and mental illness on American's communities.

SAMHSA Listed: Yes

State License

State Licenses are permits issued by government agencies that allow rehab organizations to conduct business legally within a certain geographical area. Typically, the kind of program a rehab facility offers, along with its physical location, determines which licenses are required to operate legally.

State License: Pennsylvania

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739 Ensign Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15226

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2.92 (50 reviews)
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Egotistical control-complexes, passive-aggressive behavior, overall negligence and incompetence are just a few words to describe this sad excuse for a clinic. They do not care about the recovery of their patients, and you are nothing and nobody to anyone who’s employed her ... Read More

Adrianna N.
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Well to begin with my mother has been with Alliance for over 15 years and has never had a problem always had her privileges until this new doctor physician assistant not even a real doctor has a problem with drug addicts obviously over the past three and a half years I have ... Read More

Reviewed on 4/27/2018
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Linda Fogel
4 months ago
1

Response from the owner4 months ago
Hi, Linda. We appreciate you taking the time to leave a review. Please contact us at (844) 755-3399. We'd like to try and use your feedback as a way for us to improve our services. Thank you!
Natasha Williams
6 months ago
1

This place needs to be shut down immediately. I ve never in my life been treated so terribly in a medical facility. If you re serious about your recovery journey, please please do NOT come here. You will almost certainly fail under their guidance. The staff and ridiculous strict policies are what make this place so terrible. They have no regard for their patients and absolutely zero empathy to patient s daily struggles. This place sets you up for failure from day 1, I promise you. Please believe me, you will not be given the tools for success here. You re just another check for them.They do not care about the patients, their recovery journey, their progress, their mental health, their daily life challenges, and offer no help other than the bare, bare minimum.The nurses are the worst, with the counselors trailing not far behind. I was assigned to the director, Kim briefly where we had multiple meetings. We talked about my job and family, and for a moment I thought she was one of the good ones. Not too long after being assigned to her, it was apparent that she knew nothing about me and probably never listened to anything that I ever said or expressed. When I needed to guest dose, she assumed I was on welfare, even though she knows that I had an excellent job, making probably more than her.They have no concern for your privacy. The drug test clearly label the drug you re being tested for in BRIGHT RED CAPITAL letters for the entire waiting area to see, where you re also being dosed so your private medical conversations you have with the nurses are far from private.I truly believe they feel as though patients are not entitled to basic human decency and privacy because we re addicts. You re given zero respect and dignity. Leave your pride at the door of you decide to get care here.Please know, They re not there to help you, they re there to collect a paycheck and belittle you. They have no concern for your personal life or your recovery and that s reflective in their strict policies and staff standards. The staff are not educated enough in my opinion and have no knowledge to resources available to patients. I feel as though anyone with a pulse and can pass a drug test can be employed there.I opened an Attorney General s complaint for discrimination and staff misconduct and their response was to blame me, the patient. They offered no corrective action and took no accountability for the behavior of the staff. Did not even offer the bare minimum of opening an investigation.It feels like a high school with the patients as the students getting picked on and belittled and the employees the bullies. It s absolutely pointless to file a grievance because they re all close friends and will always stand behind their staff.My next step is to keep filing complaints until they re properly investigated because they should not be getting away with the shady practices and incompetent staff. I ve never met the on-site physician because they re never there. If I could leave zero stars I would because this place isn t even worthy of a half star.

Response from the owner6 months ago
Hi Natasha, we are deeply sorry to hear about your negative experience at our clinic. We take all feedback seriously and appreciate you bringing these concerns to our attention. We understand your frustration with staff interactions, program policies, and perceived lack of empathy for your individual struggles. We strive to provide compassionate and respectful care to all patients, and your feedback falls short of that standard. We are committed to ongoing improvement and will use your review to conduct a thorough review of patient experiences and staff conduct. We take patient privacy and confidentiality very seriously, and any violations will be addressed appropriately. We assure you that all complaints filed are reviewed seriously, even if the outcome doesn't meet your immediate expectations. We are committed to fostering an environment of continuous improvement and appreciate your patience as we investigate your concerns. If you'd like to discuss your experience further, please don't hesitate to reach out to our Compliance Team at (844) 755-3399. We're always open to working with patients to address their concerns and ensure a positive recovery experience.
rebecca Hillegas
10 months ago
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Great understanding staff, great resources offered, great therapist, nice doctor as well

Response from the owner10 months ago
Thank you for the kind words, Rebecca! The team will love to see this .
Carley Austen
10 months ago
1

The security guard here treats people absolutely terrible !! The only people I respect here is my counselor, Dr., and nurses, everyone else makes you feel as if you are nothing but a junkie, especially security, and some other staff we are recovering we do not need extra inconveniences as we re trying to get clean! I also am not leaving this bad review because I have broken rules. I just feel very Disrespected, and that this place is unethical

Response from the owner10 months ago
Hi Carley, we appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we're truly sorry to hear about your experience. Treating everyone with respect is our top priority, and we apologize if you felt otherwise. Your concerns are important to us, and we'd like to address them directly. Could you please reach out to our team at (844) 755-3399 so we can better understand your specific situation and work towards a resolution? Your well-being is our main focus, and we're committed to creating a supportive environment for your recovery journey.
Adrianna Maiullo
1 year ago
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Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi Adrianna, we hope you ll give us the opportunity to learn more about your experience. Please contact our ethics and compliance team at (844) 755-3399, so we can investigate your issue. You can also visit pinnacletreatmenthotline.com to submit your concern. We hope to hear from you soon.
Billy G
1 year ago
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Response from the owner1 year ago
Hi Billy, we hope you ll give us the opportunity to learn more about your experience. We invite you to contact our ethics and compliance hotline (844) 755-3399, so we can investigate your issue. You may also visit pinnacletreatmenthotline.com to submit your concern. We hope to hear from you soon.
Heather
1 year ago
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Response from the owner1 year ago
Thank you, Heather!
Pamela Schake
1 year ago
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Response from the owner1 year ago
We hope you ll give us the opportunity to learn more about your experience. We invite you to contact our ethics and compliance hotline (844) 755-3399, so we can learn how to improve our services. You may also visit pinnacletreatmenthotline.com to submit your concern. We hope to hear from you soon!
Libby Duffy
1 year ago
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This clinic is unethical, most of the staff are incompetent including the "program director" and especially the nurses. The nurses who give out methadone think they know everything. I've been there for over a year and only had a counselor for maybe 3 months because every counselor they hire leaves. This place is just overall messed up. Would not recommend.

Response from the owner1 year ago
We hope you ll give us the opportunity to learn more about your experience. We invite you to contact our ethics and compliance hotline (844) 755-3399, whose main object is to investigate these types of concerns. You may also visit pinnacletreatmenthotline.com to submit your concern.
Elly Grubjesic
2 years ago
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Cara Schmidt
2 years ago
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*building 2.* Everyone here is ignorant. I've reported numerous incidents that were avoidable with clear communication And respect. The only person here who is respectful and treats you like an adult is marina who is a five star counselor. Oh, and you aren't allowed to be late unless your pregnant. Even if it's an unavoidable incident or out of personal control. Not even two minutes of their time can be wasted you'll be scorned like a child by three different people for three days after as well even after your counselor mediates the concern and communicates it how it should of been in the first place.

Response from the owner2 years ago
Our mission is to make recovery possible by transforming lives, communities, and the families we serve with treatment that works. We also recognize that the recovery process is different for everybody. That s why we hope you ll take the time to contact us at your convenience so we can learn more about concerns. Please visit our website to participate in a live chat or call us at 1.800.782.1520. We hope to hear from you soon.
Josh Haid
2 years ago
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