Alpha House Inc
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneOutpatientMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesSpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referrals
Vivitrol Providers in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh lists 17 Vivitrol-administering facilities in the 2025 SAMHSA National Directory. That puts the city above the threshold for genuine choice. The mix below tells you what those clinics actually offer beyond the monthly shot, what the local demand picture looks like, and which structural details matter when you book.
12 verified Vivitrol providers in Pittsburgh
Each provider below carries an active SAMHSA listing in the 2025 N-SUMHSS National Directory with the VTRL service code. Click any clinic name to see address, services offered, insurance accepted, and how to verify intake.
Gateway Rehabilitation Center (GRC) - Monroeville
400 Penn Center Boulevard, Suite 707, Penn Center East, Building 4,
Pittsburgh,
PA 15235 · Directions
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-paySpanish-language servicesCriminal justice referrals
Greenbriar Treatment Center - South Hills
Methadone OTP on siteIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-paySpanish-language servicesCARF accredited
John Ryans House
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedCash / self-payAdolescent programSpanish-language services
Pittsburgh Mercy - Mercy Behavioral Health
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payPregnant women trackSpanish-language services
POWER House
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneMedicaid acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirming
POWER Restore - Early Recovery (POWER)
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneResidential detoxMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedSliding-scale feesCash / self-payPregnant women trackSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirming
Pyramid Healthcare Inc
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientMedicaid acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsCARF accredited
Salvation Army - Harbor Light Center
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneTelehealthMedicaid acceptedVeterans programAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referralsSAMHSA-funded program
UPMC Mercy Hospital - Inpatient Withdrawal Management
Buprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language services
UPMC Presbyterian Shadyside - Western Psychiatric
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthMedicaid acceptedMedicare acceptedPrivate insurance acceptedCash / self-payVeterans programPregnant women trackAdolescent programSpanish-language servicesLGBTQ-affirmingCriminal justice referrals
VA Pittsburgh Healthcare System - Center for Trt of Addictive Disorders
Methadone OTP on siteBuprenorphine prescribingOral naltrexoneResidential detoxIntensive outpatient (IOP)OutpatientTelehealthVeterans programPregnant women track
17
SAMHSA-listed Vivitrol facilities
303,620
Pittsburgh population (ACS 2022)
0.56
Facilities per 10,000 residents
59.3
County overdose deaths per 100k (2021)
Local context
Allegheny County ran a 2021 drug poisoning death rate of 59.3 per 100,000, in the top tier of US counties. High demand for OUD treatment of every kind, including the Vivitrol option for patients who want an antagonist approach.
Uninsured rate is low here at 5.2%. Most prescribers bill commercial insurance directly. Even so, Vivitrol prior authorization is common, plan for a 24 to 72 hour delay before the first shot.
Provider capability mix in Pittsburgh
Some Pittsburgh Vivitrol providers are office-based prescribers who do nothing else. Others are full-service SUD treatment centers that handle detox, IOP, and counseling alongside the shot. The breakdown matters for two reasons: it tells you whether you can get the entire treatment episode under one roof, and it tells you whether the staff has experience managing the 7-to-10 day opioid-free window that has to come before your first injection.
| Capability | Count | Share of Pittsburgh Vivitrol facilities | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treat alcohol use disorder (AUD) | 17 | 100% | |
| Treat opioid use disorder (OUD) | 17 | 100% | |
| Accept Medicaid | 16 | 94.1% | |
| Sliding-scale fees | 5 | 29.4% | |
| Also offer buprenorphine (Suboxone, Sublocade) | 16 | 94.1% | |
| Methadone OTP on-site | 12 | - | |
| Residential detox | 2 | 11.8% | |
| Intensive outpatient (IOP) | 10 | 58.8% | |
| Telehealth services | 13 | 76.5% | |
| Veterans-focused programs | 4 | 23.5% | |
| Programs for pregnant women | 11 | - | |
| Spanish-language services | 15 | 88.2% |
What to ask before you book in Pittsburgh
- Do you administer the injection in office, or only prescribe? Some prescribers write the script and send patients elsewhere for administration. That adds a step and a separate appointment.
- Have I been opioid-free long enough? 7 to 10 days minimum for short-acting opioids, longer for methadone or Sublocade. The naloxone challenge test is one way to confirm before injecting.
- Do you accept my insurance, and is prior authorization required? Vivitrol bills under HCPCS J2315. Most commercial plans require prior auth.
- What does follow-up look like? Vivitrol works as one piece of a treatment plan. Counseling, drug screens, and adherence support all matter for outcomes.
- What if I miss a dose? Vivitrol's effective window is roughly 28 days. After that, opioid receptors come back online quickly. Plan for what happens if you cannot get to the next appointment on time.
Pittsburgh at a glance
303,620
Residents
55.4 sq mi
Land area
33.5
Median age
$64,137
Median household income
5.2%
Uninsured (civilian)
12.2%
Families below poverty
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year estimates ().
Overdose context for Allegheny County
Allegheny County reported a model-based drug poisoning death rate of 59.3 per 100,000 residents in 2021 (95% CI 57.8 to 60.8).
201939.7
202051.4
202159.3
Three-year change (39.7 to 59.3): +19.6 per 100,000.
County-level estimates are reported at the county level, not the city level. Source: NCHS Drug Poisoning Mortality by County (CDC dataset rpvx-m2md), 2019 to 2021 model-based estimates. NCHS urban/rural classification: Large Central Metro.
Closest methadone clinic to Pittsburgh
Nearest verified opioid treatment program in Pennsylvania: Center FOR Behavioral Health PA LLC in Cranberry Township, about 19 miles (30.6 km) from Pittsburgh by straight-line distance. Driving time will run longer.