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POWER House is open. Other services are currently being provided by telehealth.

Treatment for substance use and co-occurring mental health disorders as well as recovery support services are available and can be safely provided! As of Aug. 17, 2020:  All Intake services are provided by telephone.  Intake Specialists conduct urgent care screenings, refer clients for critical medical and/or mental health services when indicated, and schedule all level of care assessments. Call the POWER Line at 412-243-8755.  Assessments are conducted via telehealth or face-to-face as needed. Assessment Specialists

Squirrel Hill Health Center now provides primary care appointments to POWER clients on-site at our Penn West location. Evidence shows that holistic care leads to better overall outcomes for women in recovery. Annual doctor’s visits and checkups for chronic conditions often fall to the wayside when someone has an active substance use disorder. Because of stigma and shame, many women don’t talk about their substance use if they do see a doctor. As a result,