UPMC Western Behav Hlth at Safe Harbor
Treatment center
At a glance
- Address
- 1330 West 26th Street, Erie, PA 16508
- Levels of care
- OutpatientTelemedicine
- Ages served
- Youth (Ages 12-17)Young Adults (Ages 18-25)Adults (Ages 26-64)Seniors (Ages 65+)
- Languages
- Sign language
Detox and medication
Detox
- Not offered: Opioids
- Not offered: Alcohol
- Not offered: Benzodiazepines
- Not offered: Methamphetamines
- Not offered: Cocaine
Medication assisted treatment
- Offered: Buprenorphine
- Offered: Naltrexone
- Not offered: Methadone
Services and programs
Services
Other treatment centers close by
Within about 14 miles of this address, nearest first.
Meetings in Erie
Treatment and fellowship meetings do different jobs, and most people end up using both.
Questions people ask about UPMC Western Behav Hlth at Safe Harbor
Which levels of care does UPMC Western Behav Hlth at Safe Harbor have?
They offer outpatient and telemedicine. Which one fits is usually decided by how much structure the first few weeks need, and Erie has 8 other centers within 14 miles.
Can you detox at UPMC Western Behav Hlth at Safe Harbor?
No, and nothing else within 14 miles of Erie offers one either, so that part will mean a longer drive or a referral.
Can a 16 year old be treated at UPMC Western Behav Hlth at Safe Harbor?
They treat teenagers as well as adults, which is the less common arrangement and worth confirming for Erie specifically.
Which medications does UPMC Western Behav Hlth at Safe Harbor prescribe?
They prescribe buprenorphine and naltrexone. Medication and counseling together is the standard of care for opioid use rather than an either or, and not every place near Erie offers both.
Is there anything in Erie besides paid treatment?
Erie has 26 NA meetings too, and most people end up using both.
Can a mental health condition be treated at the same time?
Treating the substance use and leaving a diagnosis untouched is a common reason a first attempt does not hold. Trauma focused therapy is offered by some programs and not others, and it is a specific skill rather than a general one. Ask whether both are treated in the same place or one after the other.
What do I say when I call?
Expect questions rather than a pitch, and expect them to be fairly direct. A family member can make the call and answer much of this, though some questions only the person using can answer. It is fine to say you are only gathering information.
How long is the wait?
A bed is not something anyone can hold for you on a maybe, which is most of why lists exist. Calling several places on the same day is the normal approach rather than an impatient one. Ask who to call if things get worse while you are waiting, and write that number down.