UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes

224 Twin Lake Road
Somerset, PA 15501

About UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes offers residential treatment and medical detox or withdrawal management for adults. Both are inpatient care programs that serve substance use and dual diagnosis patients. This facility is located in Somerset, Pennsylvania. They boast a serene environment with modern amenities supporting your daily recovery journey. This includes large common rooms that promote healthy social interaction and a recreation area to promote physical wellness. Reading materials are accessible to promote mental wellness. Others are 24/7 staff access and transportation to and from the residential program.

Separate residential units and group rooms are available for men and women. This fosters privacy and gender focused groups and lectures. Both units also offer daily structure that promotes a substance free lifestyle. This makes them ideal for detox and residential treatment. Detox involves evaluation, stabilization and 24/7 monitoring by trained physicians. These experts can administer FDA approved medicine to help you manage withdrawal, dependence and cravings. This can be a key part of your individualized treatment plan crafted by your care team after intake assessment and evaluation.

After detox you can continue your recovery with residential treatment. This involves intensive therapeutic intervention with supervision by physicians. The facility offers varying treatment experiences. You’ll participate in diverse group sessions including a psychoeducational group. This can help you understand the disease of addiction and your potential treatment options. You’ll also undergo individual therapy sessions with your therapist. This will focus on your recovery goals. Various gender specific activities are available, and they also offer gender integrated care. This ensures personalized support while fostering inclusivity.

Priority is given to overdose survivors, veterans and pregnant women with substance use disorders. Adults and pregnant women who inject drugs are also prioritized.

The program offers you access to multiple aftercare options. This includes their outpatient care, partial hospitalization program and halfway or three-quarter way sober living houses. Another option is mental health and medical care services. Comments by past clients reflect an overall positive experience.

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patty Horner
1 month ago on Google
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Response from the owner3 weeks ago
Hi Patty, Thank you for rating your experience at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes and the quality of care you received during your visit. We greatly appreciate your feedback!
Jacqueline Awad
1 year ago on Google
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Shane Beeman
1 year ago on Google
5
Best place i been good staff. Great support id like my wife to be a speaker and tell her story about her sister.

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UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes works with several private insurance providers and also accepts private payments when possible, Please contact to verify your specific insurance provider.

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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

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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.
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Residential treatment programs are those that offer housing and meals in addition to substance abuse treatment. Rehab facilities that offer residential treatment allow patients to focus solely on recovery, in an environment totally separate from their lives. Some rehab centers specialize in short-term residential treatment (a few days to a week or two), while others solely provide treatment on a long-term basis (several weeks to months). Some offer both, and tailor treatment to the patient's individual requirements.
partial-hospitalization iconPartial Hospitalization Program
A partial hospitalization program (PHP) is a short-term form of intensive rehab, usually for those with acute symptoms that are hard to manage but don’t require 24-hour care. PHPs have structured programming (i.e. individual and/or group therapy), and usually meet 3-5 days a week for around 6 hours (i.e. 9am-3m). Some PHPs are residential (patients sleep on site) and some are not, so patients sleep at home. PHPs can last from 1-6 months, and some offer transportation and meals.
24-hour icon24-Hour Clinical Care
Because the severity of withdrawal symptoms can fluctuate, constant monitoring under 24-hour clinical care in Pennsylvania is recommended for early recovery. As you undergo detox, medical staff will supervise your health and ensure severe symptoms do not develop or threaten your life. Professional counselors will also be available to treat mental and emotional health needs.
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.

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.

Many of those suffering from addiction also suffer from mental or emotional illnesses like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, depression, or anxiety disorders. Rehab and other substance abuse facilities treating those with a dual diagnosis or co-occurring disorder administer psychiatric treatment to address the person's mental health issue in addition to drug and alcohol rehabilitation.

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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Program For Men
Men face specific challenges and concerns when seeking addiction treatment. Gender-specific recovery programs help them tackle these issues head-on in an environment that's focused, targeted, and distraction-free. It also gives them the opportunity to connect with and learn from other men who have been through a similar journey and can offer support for the next step.
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Program For Women
Rehabs for women provide a safe, nurturing space for female clients to heal. These treatment programs consider the specific obstacles that women can face during recovery and place a special emphasis on mental, social, physical, and reproductive health. They explore how each woman's experience has shaped the trajectory of their substance use, addressing issues such as sexual abuse and past trauma.
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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.
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Hearing Impaired Program
A sensory disability, such as hearing impairment, can compound the challenges of addiction recovery. Drug rehabs that are specially designed to accommodate the needs of persons with hearing impairments will include special accessibility features and accommodations to make treatment as comfortable and effective as possible. This may include access to American Sign Language interpreters.
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HIV/AIDS Program
HIV/AIDS programs support disease prevention and management in high-risk individuals in recovery. Individuals who engage in intravenous drug use and other addictive behaviors are at a higher risk of becoming infected with HIV. Rehab centers that specialize in treating this population typically have a high number of nurses, physicians, and psychiatrists on staff who can make sure both their medical and mental health needs are met.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Amenities

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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 (814) 443-3639
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224 Twin Lake Road
Somerset, PA 15501

Fact checked and written by:
Chika Uchendu
Edited by:
Kerry Nenn, BSW

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3.8 (12 reviews)
patty Horner
1 month ago
5

Response from the owner1 month ago
Hi Patty, Thank you for rating your experience at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes and the quality of care you received during your visit. We greatly appreciate your feedback!
Jacqueline Awad
1 year ago
1

Shane Beeman
1 year ago
5

Best place i been good staff. Great support id like my wife to be a speaker and tell her story about her sister.

Cheyenne Raley
3 years ago
5

Shane Sharrard
4 years ago
5

I was there 17 years ago and I'm still clean and sober

Angie Wissinger
4 years ago
5

my dad is in there and he looks like a completey diffrent person. Thank you everyone who helped him the staff are amazing.

Christian Leckey
4 years ago
2

I was recently just there, it wasnt my first rehab. I do gotta say the staff is wonderful, the community is great guy. But the size of it is way to small for 30 grown men. Plus having detox and residential together kinda sticks. When u gotta do groups 12 hrs a day u want to be able to sleep with no interruptions. Untill there is a bed open ur stuck with a detox room and nurses come in at night for the detox ppl . So u rarely will get a good sleep without being interuped. Food wasnt the best and breakfest is the stuff in ur hiuse that you eat for snack ect all day long. Get kind old fast

Sarah Mitchell
5 years ago
5

This is tha best rehab in pa i think they got the best staff and they are very helpful and they do not judge you at all are look down on you and they do got a bunch of resources so if you are looking for help this is where you wanna be!!!!! Get help before its to late!!!!!

Amber Husar
5 years ago
5

It's a very good program I was there and it helped me a great deal and the counselors,techs and nursing are all very helpful people and are great at what they do.I'm 13 months clean with the help of these wonderful people they helped save my life and i just want to say THANKS TWIN LAKES CENTER ...... YOU GUYS ARE THE BEST .... I MISS YOU ALL VERY MUCH.... THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP I RECEIVED THERE THROUGH MY PATH OF RECOVERY

Josh Stone
5 years ago
1

The nursing staff are great some of the counselors generally want to help but others aren't addicts and only know what they've read about or seen so they don't really relate and some counselors and techs like to talk down to you like your scum. The people you meet are usually great people but it's 12 hours of group a day from 7am to 7pm every single day except weekends you start at 9 but the groups are VERY REPETITIVE and it wears you out..I can't sit that long listening to pointless lectures but if you can more power to you.. If I was asked to go back I definitely wouldn't

jcg379
6 years ago
1

Horrible. Doctor will not see you unless you publicly admit to a group of strangers that you have a drug or alcohol problem. No confidentiality! .

Charles Bizich
7 years ago
5

This place saved me not just the detox not just the class's it's the people there that make that place a success they pour there all into getting you better and keeping you well they actually care about the work they do and it shows I want to thank the twin lakes center from the bottom of my heart you guys are great like Britt B,Paul,Mark,Sarah,Matt,Britt H. And the nursing staff Thank all of you so much I can't wait to come back and give my speech to tell the current people there it can be done thank you guys

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