About Onala Recovery Center
Onala Recovery Center is a nonprofit resource center for adults searching for addiction aftercare in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. As one of the oldest and largest centers on the East Coast of their kind, they offer a safe space for adults to find help or stay on track in recovery.
Their program originated as an Alcoholics Anonymous social club. Following the AA philosophy, they offer a space for fellowship, holistic healing and education. Along with daily recovery meetings, you can access harm reduction services, rehab and detox referrals and sober living placement.
What stands out most to me is their certified recovery specialists. They connect you with people who have lived experiences in addiction and recovery. A peer support specialist can offer an empathetic outlook on your situation and offer assistance with challenges.
I also like that they provide free Narcan and training. Harm reduction can be an essential part of recovery for many. You’ll have access to support safer use, and if you decide to seek treatment, they can connect you with a facility that fits your situation. Their team also helps you navigate social services to find assistance with basic needs.
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Self-pay involves paying for treatment out of your own pocket. You can use savings or credit, get a personal loan, or receive help from family and friends to fund your treatment. If you don't have insurance or your insurance plan doesn't cover a specific program, self-pay can help ensure you still get the care you need.
Addiction Treatments
Levels of Care
Outpatient 
Inpatient 
Aftercare Support 
12-Step 
Sober Living Homes 
Intervention Services Treatments
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.
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.
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.
Substance rehabs focus on helping individuals recover from substance abuse, including alcohol and drug addiction (both illegal and prescription drugs). They often include the opportunity to engage in both individual as well as group therapy.
Programs
Clinical Services
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.
Personalized therapy sessions in Pennsylvania typically include a safe and nonjudgmental setting in which you can express your deepest emotions and feelings and explore the factors that have contributed to addiction. Therapists tailor the sessions to help you develop healthier thought patterns and behaviors, which improve your self control and build a foundation for your long term sobriety.
Research clearly demonstrates that recovery is far more successful and sustainable when loved ones like family members participate in rehab and substance abuse treatment. Genetic factors may be at play when it comes to drug and alcohol addiction, as well as mental health issues. Family dynamics often play a critical role in addiction triggers, and if properly educated, family members can be a strong source of support when it comes to rehabilitation.
Staff
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Director / President
Contact Information
(412) 471-8797 
1625 West Carson Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
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