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Pyramid Healthcare Inc - Gratitude House

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Overview

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With easy access to public transit and community resources, Pyramid Healthcare’s Gratitude House provides structured transitional housing for men recovering from substance use and co-occurring mental health conditions. As part of the program, men receive assistance in finding and maintaining part-time employment and educational opportunities. Volunteer work is also emphasized. Care plans include 12-step meetings, evidence-based therapy, and life skills training to help men meet their goals. An alumni network offers continued peer support.

Address

901 6th Avenue
Altoona, PA 16602

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Ages Served

  • Seniors (Ages 65+)
  • Adults (Ages 26-64)
  • Young Adults (Ages 18-25)

Genders Accepted

  • Male

Languages Served

  • Sign language
  • English

Treatment

  • Long-term residential

Special Programs

  • Adult men
  • Court referrals
  • Military families
  • Past domestic violence
  • Past sexual abuse
  • Past trauma
  • Mental health disorders
  • HIV/AIDS
  • Veterans
  • Young adults

Transitional Housing for Men in Recovery

The facility provides a safe, supportive environment for adult men transitioning from treatment into independent living. Evidence-based therapy is blended with opportunities for employment, education, and personal development. Most clients stay for about 90 days. During that time, men are encouraged to take on real-world responsibilities while continuing to engage in group therapy, relapse prevention, and recovery-oriented community activities.

Integrated Mental Health Care

Care is offered for men managing both substance use and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Staff help clients recognize how these conditions may influence their recovery and offer practical tools to manage symptoms in daily life. Group sessions create space for shared experiences, while one-on-one support focuses on building emotional regulation and resilience.

12-Step Integration and Peer Support

Clients participate in daily 12-step-based meetings, both on-site and in the community, as part of their recovery plans. These meetings offer a familiar, peer-led framework where men can share experiences, build accountability, and strengthen their commitment to substance-free living. The program encourages active engagement with sponsors and the working of steps. It also offers a support network men can rely on after leaving the facility.

Life Skills and Employment Training

The program emphasizes vocational readiness and provides life skills training. Clients receive hands-on help with resume writing, job searching, and housing planning, as well as education in areas like nutrition and financial literacy. Spiritual education is also available for men who are interested in this pathway.

MAT Continuation

The program supports individuals with existing prescriptions for medications for addiction treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone. For men interested in beginning MAT after their stay, the facility offers education and can coordinate aftercare referrals, helping to secure long-term health support.

Services for Veterans and Justice-Involved Clients

Adapted care plans are offered for veterans, individuals with criminal justice involvement, and men with histories of trauma. Through case management and trauma-informed counseling, men are connected to services needed for their specific life circumstances while building relationships within a recovery-focused peer community.

Cost and Insurance

Insurance Accepted

  • Anthem
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Health Net
  • MHN
  • Optum
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • AmeriHealth
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Health Net of California
  • Magellan
  • Optum Health Plan of California
  • UPMC
  • UnitedHealthcare of California
  • Other Private Insurance
  • Medicare
  • Medicaid
  • State insurance

Disclaimer: Additional insurance plans may be accepted. Please contact the provider directly to confirm current coverage details, as this information may change.


Cost

$ - Low Cost Facility

Cost ratings are our best estimates to help guide you, not guarantees. Actual costs may vary with treatment, insurance, and other factors. While we aim for accuracy, details may change.

Financial Assistance

  • Does not offer Free
  • Does not offer Payment assistance
  • Does offer Sliding fee scale

Treatment

Treatment Setting

  • Long-term residential

Treatment Approaches

  • 12-step program support
  • Anger control support
  • Brief intervention
  • Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT)
  • Incentive-based therapy
  • Motivational interviewing
  • Relapse prevention support
  • Substance use counseling

Additional Support and Services

  • Case management support
  • Help with transportation
  • HIV early intervention services
  • Mental health support
  • Social skills training

Counseling and Education

  • Couples counseling
  • Family therapy
  • General health education services
  • Group therapy
  • Hepatitis education and support
  • HIV/AIDS education and support
  • Job training and educational support
  • One-on-one counseling
  • Substance use education

Transition Support

  • Discharge and next steps planning
  • Ongoing recovery care
  • Overdose prevention and naloxone education
  • Post-discharge follow-up

Testing & Pre-Treatment

  • Breathalyzer testing for alcohol
  • Hepatitis B testing
  • Hepatitis C testing
  • Oral fluid testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Tobacco use assessment
  • Tuberculosis screening
  • Urine testing for drugs or alcohol
  • Substance use screening

Amenities and Experiences

Amenities

  • Access to nature
  • Dietary accommodations
  • Healthy meals

Room Amenities

  • Outdoor space

Activities

  • Gender-specific support groups
  • Job training
  • Life skills workshops
  • Offsite outings
  • Spiritual or faith-based services
  • Volunteering opportunities

Settings

  • City

Policies

  • No vaping allowed
  • Smoking allowed in designated areas

Ownership Type

  • For-profit

Quality and Trust

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- Background checks: We review complaints from past clients, media reports, actions taken by accrediting bodies, and positive recognition from notable organizations.

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