UPMC Western Behavioral Health

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About UPMC Western Behavioral Health

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes is a substance use treatment facility located at 224 Twin Lake Road in Somerset, Pennsylvania. Operated under the UPMC health system, it provides a full range of addiction medicine services for both adults and adolescents, available around the clock every day of the week. For individuals and families urgently seeking medically supervised withdrawal management in southwestern Pennsylvania, this facility represents a hospital-affiliated option with 24/7 availability.

The center offers two primary levels of care: medical detox and residential treatment. Medical detox provides structured, supervised withdrawal management for patients whose substance use requires clinical monitoring before transitioning to longer-term care. Residential treatment follows, allowing patients to continue structured programming on-site after completing the detox phase. Having both levels under one roof means patients do not need to transfer to a separate facility to move from withdrawal management into residential care.

Clinically, the program addresses co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis alongside substance use, recognizing that mental health conditions frequently present alongside addiction. Trauma and PTSD are also treated within the program. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is among the therapeutic methods used. The facility treats conditions in the context of a broader behavioral health framework, consistent with UPMC’s integrated approach to psychiatric and addiction medicine services.

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes serves a notably broad range of populations, including veterans, pregnant women, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and court-ordered participants. Payment options include Medicaid, state insurance, private insurance, self-pay, and financial assistance, reducing financial barriers for those who need to act quickly. The facility can be reached by phone at (814) 443-3639 or by email at help@myupmc.com.

Medical detox and residential treatment available under one roof — no facility transfer needed between withdrawal management and ongoing care
Part of the UPMC health system, providing hospital-affiliated addiction medicine services in Somerset County
24/7 availability every day of the week for those needing urgent detox intake
Treats co-occurring disorders and trauma/PTSD alongside substance use — not detox-only care
Serves specialized populations including veterans, pregnant women, seniors, and court-ordered individuals, with multiple payment options including Medicaid and financial assistance

Treatment

What this center treats and how

Levels of care: Medical Detox Residential Treatment
Conditions: Trauma / PTSD Co-Occurring Disorders / Dual Diagnosis
Methods: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Populations: Veterans Pregnant Women Seniors / Older Adults Men Women HIV/AIDS Support Deaf / Hard Of Hearing Court-Ordered
Languages: English

Location

Where it is

224 Twin Lake Road, Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501 Get directions

Medical Detox and Withdrawal Management at Twin Lakes

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes provides medical detox as a primary level of care, offering supervised withdrawal management for individuals whose substance use requires clinical oversight. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, meaning intake is not limited to standard business hours — a critical factor for those in acute withdrawal who cannot wait.

Following medical detox, patients can step directly into residential treatment at the same location. This continuity eliminates the disruption of transferring between facilities at a vulnerable point in the process, allowing clinical staff to manage the full arc from withdrawal stabilization through early residential care.

Co-Occurring Disorders and Dual Diagnosis Treatment

Many individuals entering detox and residential programs are managing mental health conditions alongside substance use. UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes explicitly treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, as well as trauma and PTSD. This means the clinical picture is assessed beyond the substance use alone, which is particularly relevant during and after the medical detox phase when underlying psychiatric conditions often become more apparent.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is used within the program's therapeutic framework. For patients whose substance use is intertwined with trauma history or psychiatric diagnoses, having these conditions treated within the same program — rather than referred out — reduces gaps in care.

Who UPMC Twin Lakes Serves

The detox and residential programs at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes are designed to serve a wide range of populations. The facility accepts veterans, pregnant women, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals requiring HIV/AIDS support, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and court-ordered participants. Serving adolescents in addition to adults further broadens the scope of who can access care here.

Payment is accepted through Medicaid, state insurance, private insurance, self-pay and cash, and financial assistance. For families or individuals weighing same-day decisions about detox placement, the combination of broad population eligibility and multiple payment pathways matters. Contact the facility directly at (814) 443-3639 or help@myupmc.com to discuss admission.

Facility Location and Access

UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes is located at 224 Twin Lake Road in Somerset, Pennsylvania 15501, in Somerset County. The facility is part of UPMC Western Behavioral Health, which provides psychiatric and addiction medicine services across western Pennsylvania under the larger UPMC health system umbrella.

The facility's website is upmc.com/twinlakes, where additional program information is available. For direct inquiries about medical detox availability, residential placement, or insurance coverage, the center can be reached by phone at (814) 443-3639 or by email at help@myupmc.com. The facility is open 24 hours a day, every day of the week.

Cost & Credentials

What's covered and who vouches for it

Payment options: Medicaid Private Insurance Self-Pay / Cash Financial Assistance State Insurance

Common questions

FAQs About UPMC Western Behavioral Health

Does UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes offer medical detox? +

Yes. Medical detox is one of the two primary levels of care offered at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes in Somerset, PA. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, making it accessible for those who need urgent withdrawal management at any time.

What levels of care are available at UPMC Twin Lakes? +

The facility offers medical detox and residential treatment. Both levels of care are available at the same location, so patients completing medical detox can transition directly into residential treatment without being transferred to another facility.

Does UPMC Twin Lakes treat co-occurring mental health conditions during detox or residential treatment? +

Yes. The program treats co-occurring disorders and dual diagnosis, as well as trauma and PTSD, alongside substance use. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy is among the therapeutic methods used within the program.

What payment options does UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes accept? +

The facility accepts Medicaid, state insurance, private insurance, self-pay and cash, and financial assistance. Multiple payment pathways are available to help reduce barriers for individuals or families acting quickly on a detox placement decision.

Does UPMC Twin Lakes serve veterans? +

Yes. Veterans are among the specifically listed populations served at UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes. The facility also serves pregnant women, seniors and older adults, men, women, individuals with HIV/AIDS, those who are deaf or hard of hearing, and court-ordered participants.

Does UPMC Twin Lakes treat adolescents as well as adults? +

Yes. According to UPMC's own description of the Twin Lakes program, addiction medicine services are available for both adults and adolescents.

What is the address and phone number for UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes? +

The facility is located at 224 Twin Lake Road, Somerset, PA 15501. It can be reached by phone at (814) 443-3639 or by email at help@myupmc.com. More information is available at upmc.com/twinlakes.

Is UPMC Western Behavioral Health at Twin Lakes open on weekends? +

Yes. The facility operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including Saturdays and Sundays. This is relevant for individuals or families who need to arrange detox intake outside of standard weekday business hours.

Does UPMC Twin Lakes offer residential treatment after detox? +

Yes. Residential treatment is offered alongside medical detox at the same Somerset, PA location. Patients who complete medical detox can continue into residential programming on-site, avoiding the need for a facility transfer during a vulnerable phase of care.