SPHS Behavioral Health

203 South Maple Avenue Greensburg, PA 15601
Outpatient
SPHS Behavioral Health PA 15601

About SPHS Behavioral Health

SPHS Behavioral Health, located in Greensburg, Pennsylvania is a non-profit 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 flexible outpatient addiction therapy allowing patients to live at home while receiving regular treatment. Additional levels of care offered include intensive outpatient, relapse prevention, and 12-step therapy.

Specialty rehab programs at SPHS Behavioral Health include tailored care focusing on women's specific needs and experiences, gender-specific addiction treatment addressing unique challenges faced by men, and age-appropriate treatment for teens addressing adolescent-specific issues.

SPHS Behavioral Health has received accreditations from SAMHSA and the state of Pennsylvania.

Latest Reviews

Trevor Watson
8 months ago on Google
5
Had a great experience 5 years ago. My therapist Sara was awesome idk if she still works there. She said she was leaving to continue her own practice. I wish I knew if she did I would definitely go back to her/ recommend her.
Cody Emerick
8 months ago on Google
1
Only plus is the staff here is polite you can tell your just another hour on their pay scale for the day I leave feeling the. Same before I go
Mike Coyne
1 year ago on Google
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Thanks sphs for causing crazy amounts of aggravation. Totally overall it wasn t 100% horrible. The environments peaceful , that s all I will allow myself to say.
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Accepted Insurance

SPHS Behavioral Health works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

Other Forms of Payment

Medicaid is a state based program that helps lower-income individuals and families pay for healthcare. Medicaid covers addiction treatment so those enrolled can use their coverage to pay for rehab. When a program accepts Medicaid the client often pays very little or nothing out of their own pocket.

Private insurance refers to any kind of healthcare coverage that isn't from the state or federal government. This includes individual and family plans offered by an employer or purchased from the Insurance Marketplace. Every plan will have different requirements and out of pocket costs so be sure to get the full details before you start treatment.

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.

Financial aid can take many forms. Centers may have grants or scholarships available to clients who meet eligibility requirements. Programs that receive SAMHSA grants may have financial aid available for those who need treatment as well. Grants and scholarships can help you pai for treatment without having to repay.

Addiction Treatments

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.
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.
12-step icon12-Step
12-step programs are addiction recovery models based on Alcoholics Anonymous (AA). A number of substance abuse programs (including some drug and alcohol rehab centers) use the 12 steps as a basis for treatment. Beginning steps involve admitting powerlessness over the addiction and creating a spiritual basis for recovery. Middle steps including making direct amends to those who've been hurt by the addiction, and the final step is to assist others in addiction recovery in the same way. 12-Step offshoots including Narcotics Anonymous (NA), Cocaine Anonymous (CA), Dual Recovery Anonymous (DRA), Sex and Love Addicts Anonymous (SLAA) and Gamblers Anonymous (GA).
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).

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.

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.

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.

Programs

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Adult Program
Adult rehab programs include therapies tailored to each client's specific needs, goals, and recovery progress. They are tailored to the specific challenges adult clients may face, including family and work pressures and commitments. From inpatient and residential treatment to various levels of outpatient services, there are many options available. Some facilities also help adults work through co-occurring conditions, like anxiety, that can accompany addiction.
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Young Adult Program
Young adulthood can be an exciting, yet difficult, time of transition. Individuals in their late teens to mid-20s face unique stressors related to school, jobs, families, and social circles, which can lead to a rise in substance use. Rehab centers with dedicated young adult programs will include activities and amenities that cater to this age group, with an emphasis on specialized counseling, peer socialization, and ongoing aftercare.

Clinical Services

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Trauma therapy addresses traumatic incidents from a client's past that are likely affecting their present-day experience. Trauma is often one of the primary triggers and potential causes of addiction, and can stem from child sexual abuse, domestic violence, having a parent with a mental illness, losing one or both parents at a young age, teenage or adult sexual assault, or any number of other factors. The purpose of trauma therapy is to allow a patient to process trauma and move through and past it, with the help of trained and compassionate mental health professionals.

Staff & Accreditations

Staff

Kellie McKevitt

CEO

Cheryld Emala

Chief Operating Officer

Accreditations

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 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

Contact Information

Phone icon (724) 834-0420
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203 South Maple Avenue
Greensburg PA, 15601

Reviews of SPHS Behavioral Health

2.07/5 (27 reviews)
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They are dangerous

Olenka aka Olla took my husband off his antipsychotic meds. This after he had experienced psychosis and kidnapped our child to escape "demons." It took days for the police to find our child BOTH times! I called and begged Jaime to get him in to get his invega shot and they ... Read More

Jen L.
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I have been through partial 4 days a week currently in IOP there. The counselors are great if you are actually trying to help yourself. If you screw around though it’s a different story. Don’t let the people at the front desk scare you away, they aren’t the most pleasa ... Read More

Reviewed on 1/28/2019
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Trevor Watson
8 months ago
5

Had a great experience 5 years ago. My therapist Sara was awesome idk if she still works there. She said she was leaving to continue her own practice. I wish I knew if she did I would definitely go back to her/ recommend her.

Cody Emerick
8 months ago
1

Only plus is the staff here is polite you can tell your just another hour on their pay scale for the day I leave feeling the. Same before I go

Mike Coyne
1 year ago
1

Thanks sphs for causing crazy amounts of aggravation. Totally overall it wasn t 100% horrible. The environments peaceful , that s all I will allow myself to say.

Kurtis Monroe
1 year ago
1

Single black Father of two SPHS has a housing division Connect INC this program houses people under HUD program and rents places like in pictures are from the last place they had us in. Along with PPI Property Investment in Greensburg Pa 334 N Pennsylvania Ave this building livable yeah right. Sr supervisor Rebecca Cook states I am not man enough. Funny how women without a man knows what one is and how he should act. Do better Sis the one picture is a hole in bath tube next to my hand.

James Baker
1 year ago
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This is the wife of the patient. OLENKA AKA OLLA TOOK MY HUSBAND OFF HIS ANTIPSYCHOTICS COLD TURKEY WITHOUT NOTIFYING ME. WE HAVE AN 11 year old! He believed demons and the occult were a threat and is suffering horrifically in his own head. He believed our neighbors took $ from the occult and then Angels killed them. This place had documentation that James kidnapped our son during a state of psychosis where we had to have the police locate him twice. ..AND YET THEY DID THIS.. I BEGGED Jaime to get him into see Olenka to give him his invega shot, which would have literally taken a minute. OLENKA REFUSED TO SEE HIM AFTER SHE WAS THE ONE THAT DID THIS! (They insist they had closed his case yet we got no letter, no letter telling us he was off meds, no letter they closed his case.) THEY PRETEND TO CARE. I am taking legal action now, I'm sick and tired of so called professionals destroying peoples lives.

desire cuff
2 years ago
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I have been through so many therapist and doctors and i feel like everyone is truly the same. rude , racists and do not care about people mental health at all. They only care about a check and truly sad that they can wake up everyday and feel like they re doing their jobs. i prefer y all to find a career or job that doesn t deal with people because everyone at this place DO NOT CARE. we live in a sad world where people act like they care about others. and im sure yall dont care about your own self to be honest.

Kalene Misko
2 years ago
1

I wouldn't go here. My family member was suicidal and this place said they couldn'thelp. They cancelled the appt and said next month!! When a person is suicidal you can't wait a day! An hour! The secretary said I'll call my supervisor and call you back. She never did. Our insurance is paying them to help and they are no help. I hope they go home and are happy if something happens and there's people who end updead. Good job!

Ricky Rolla
2 years ago
5

I am here for myself. These people go above and beyond to help in any way they can. They do not deserve the two stars they have now. Amazing facility, kind and wonderful people, super convenient location.

Dustin Gaffney
2 years ago
1

If you have Peggy as your therapist/counselor whatever you wanna call her, sprint as fast as you can out of the door. She is the rudest woman I have ever met in my life and will actually make fun of your problems. I don t voice my opinion on the internet often but she needs to find a new profession. She makes me wanna drink.

elissa (Lissa)
3 years ago
5

Dan A
3 years ago
1

Counselor mailed something private to my address with the envelope open.

Elle Emmbey
3 years ago
5

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