What Makes Us Different

Why is the Pittsburgh Retreat distinctive from other programs? What makes us different?  While there are many treatment centers in our region, the Pittsburgh Retreat is distinctive in many ways. 

The Pittsburgh Retreat is designed for long-term, sustainable recovery. It is not run as a medical facility, but instead as a hope-filled community where each person is supported in their recovery. 

Guests of the Pittsburgh Retreat are immersed in a calm, peaceful and serene environment, where they can make space for reflection and healing. 

While medical services are essential for detoxing and for the short-term interruption of addictive behavior, these insurance-driven programs are much less successful in supporting lifelong change.