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Watson Institute Friendship Academy – Pittsburgh

Address: 255 South Negley Avenue - Pittsburgh, PA
General Phone Number: 412-365-3800
Website: http://www.thewatsoninstitute.org
Facility Type

Watson Institute provides the following mental health rehabilitation services in Pittsburgh.

  • Mental Health Treatment

Watson Institute is run by a private non-profit organization.


Service Settings (e.g., Outpatient, Residential, Inpatient, etc.)

Watson Institute provides treatment in the following settings.


  • Outpatient mental health rehabiliation
  • Partial hospitalization/day treatment
Emergency Mental Health Services

Watson Institute provides the following emergency mental health treatment and services.


  • Crisis intervention team
Mental Health Treatment Approaches

Watson Institute utilizes the following treatment approaches.


  • Activity therapy
  • Behavior modification
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy
  • Couples/family therapy
  • Dialectical behavior therapy
  • Group therapy
  • Individual psychotherapy
  • Trauma therapy
Pharmacotherapies & Medications

Watson Institute utilizes the following pharmacotherapies & medications in the treatment process.


  • Aripiprazole (Abilify®) 
  • Quetiapine (Seroquel®) 
  • Risperidone (Risperdal®)
Payment Information

Information regarding payment(s) accepted at Watson Institute and possible financial assistance.


  • Medicaid
  • Private Insurance
  • Cash or Self Payment
  • State-Financed Healthcare Plan Other Than Medicaid
Special Programs / Groups Offered

Information regarding specialty programs and groups offered at Watson Institute.


  • Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED)
Screening & Testing

Watson Institute offers the following screening and testing services to mental health clients.


  • There is no information provided regarding screening at Watson Institute
Ancillary Services

Watson Institute provides the following ancillary services in addition to mental health treatment.


  • Education services
  • Family psychoeducation
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