Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic WPIC Pittsburgh

For more than 70 years, UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital has been a nationally recognized leader in mental health clinical care, research, and education. Our services include UPMC Western Behavioral Health, a network of nearly 60 community-based programs providing specialized mental health and addiction care throughout western Pennsylvania.

We are part of UPMC, a world-class academic medical center, and affiliated with the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Together, we offer our patients support and expertise at every stage of their care and recovery, including acute inpatient services, emergency and crisis services, outpatient services, and telepsychiatry services.

Patients have the right to receive services without discrimination based upon race, color, age, ethnicity, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, source of payment, or marital, familial, veteran, or disability status. Please see the full Patient Rights and Responsibilities document for more information.

Conditions We Treat

Mental health conditions affect people of all ages. UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital and UPMC Western Behavioral Health provide treatment for children and adults dealing with a wide variety of conditions, including:

Addiction Individualized inpatient and outpatient addiction treatments, counseling, and education

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) Evaluations and treatments specifically for individuals with ADHD

Autism spectrum disorders and intellectual developmental disabilities Comprehensive, state-of-the-art programs for both children and adults with autism

Mood and anxiety disorders Specialized services for individuals diagnosed with mild to severe mood disorders (bipolar disorder, depression), anxiety disorders, and complex trauma (post-traumatic stress disorder)

Psychosis Treatment of people experiencing symptoms of schizophrenia and psychotic illness such as delusions and hallucinations

Eating disorders Assessment and treatment for adolescents and adults with anorexia, bulimia, and other eating disorders

Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) Intensive programs and specialized treatment services for children and adults diagnosed with OCD