The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center

The Ellen O'Brien Gaiser Center Western PA’s longest-running addiction treatment program offering inpatient, outpatient and MAT care.

Integrating time-tested methods and the newest care innovations, the Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center has changed lives and met community needs for more than 50 years. A nonprofit substance use disorder center located in Butler, PA, the Gaiser Center stands at the forefront of trauma-informed care, recognized as the region’s longest running addiction treatment program and a Pennsylvania Center of Excel

lence for treatment of opioid use disorders. Please visit our website for more information on any of Gaiser’s programs, including inpatient, outpatient, medication assisted treatment (MAT) or the Center of Excellence; or call 724.287.8205. For current inpatient clients, please call 724.287.8205 for more information on individualized care, including visitation options. After business hours, calls will direct to our answering service and a Gaiser staff member will reach out to you. For current outpatient clients, please call 724.256.8882 for hours of operation and other information.

Your support makes a difference. Donations to the Gaiser Center help expand access to addiction treatment, prevention, a...
03/15/2026

Your support makes a difference. Donations to the Gaiser Center help expand access to addiction treatment, prevention, and recovery services for individuals and families in our community. Together, we can continue providing compassionate, high-quality care and hope to those who need it most.
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Thank you to the Butler Eagle for covering our fourth annual Discover Recovery symposium, held this week at Butler Count...
03/13/2026

Thank you to the Butler Eagle for covering our fourth annual Discover Recovery symposium, held this week at Butler County Community College. This year's event examined addiction and recovery in older adults, including the often-overlooked connection between substance use and dementia, the role of prescription medication in senior health, and why recovery and community go hand in hand.

Read the full recap here - butlereagle.com/20260312/discover-recovery-highlights-addiction-dementia-in-seniors

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BUTLER TWP — The Ellen O’Brien Gaiser Center held its fourth annual Discover Recovery symposium Wednesday, March 11, at Butler County Community College. The forum addressed two issues increasingly aff...

Discover Recovery is tomorrow, and we are excited for a day dedicated to education, connection, and hope. This initiativ...
03/10/2026

Discover Recovery is tomorrow, and we are excited for a day dedicated to education, connection, and hope. This initiative highlights the importance of addiction treatment, recovery services, and community support for individuals and families affected by substance use and behavioral health challenges. The Gaiser Center is proud to host Discover Recovery and remains committed to helping individuals explore available resources and take meaningful steps toward recovery.
This year’s focus highlights addiction and recovery among the senior population, including the complex challenges that can arise for older adults and those who care for them. Topics will explore medication misuse, interactions between prescriptions and alcohol or other substances, and the difficulties families and caregivers may face when navigating care and support.

Register for free today! https://bc3.edu/discover-recovery
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Today, we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day and thank the dedicated professionals at the Gaiser Center. Their compassi...
03/06/2026

Today, we celebrate Employee Appreciation Day and thank the dedicated professionals at the Gaiser Center. Their compassion, expertise, and commitment to patient care make recovery possible every day. We value all that you do to support individuals and families on their journey to healing.
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03/05/2026

Our Executive Director, Joe Mahoney, and Medical Director, Dr. Brophy, sat down to talk about Discover Recovery: Navigating Recovery Later in Life and why this year's topic matters to many in our community.

Join us March 11, 2026 at 7:30am at Butler County Community College for an open conversation about addiction and recovery in older adults, including medication misuse, substance interactions, and the challenges faced by families and caregivers navigating care and support.

This event is free and open to the public. Register here: https://bc3.edu/discover-recovery

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We are currently looking to add to our support staff! If you or someone you know is available for part-time work as a Re...
03/04/2026

We are currently looking to add to our support staff! If you or someone you know is available for part-time work as a Recovery Assistant, we would love to chat! Go to https://gaisercenter.isolvedhire.com/jobs/ for more information or to apply!

Discover Recovery: Navigating Addiction Later in Life is just one week away! Register now for free!This community-focuse...
03/04/2026

Discover Recovery: Navigating Addiction Later in Life is just one week away! Register now for free!

This community-focused event emphasizes the many paths to recovery and the importance of access to treatment, education, and support. We look forward to sharing resources, stories, and opportunities to learn more about addiction recovery and the services available through the Gaiser Center.

This year’s focus highlights addiction and recovery among the senior population, including the complex challenges that can arise for older adults and those who care for them. Topics will explore medication misuse, interactions between prescriptions and alcohol or other substances, and the difficulties families and caregivers may face when navigating care and support.

Register for free today! https://bc3.edu/discover-recovery
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March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about gambling-related harm and the importance of p...
03/01/2026

March is Problem Gambling Awareness Month, a time to raise awareness about gambling-related harm and the importance of prevention, education, and support. Problem gambling can affect individuals, families, and communities, often in ways that are not immediately visible. At the Gaiser Center, we are committed to increasing understanding, reducing stigma, and connecting people to resources that support recovery and well-being for those impacted by problem gambling and other addictions.

Call for gambling addiction options: 724-287-8205

National Helpline: 1-800-GAMBLER
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Our Executive Director, Joe Mahoney, is appearing on Armstrong The Butler Buzz on Armstrong’s Neighborhood Channel start...
03/01/2026

Our Executive Director, Joe Mahoney, is appearing on Armstrong The Butler Buzz on Armstrong’s Neighborhood Channel starting today, March 1!

He discusses the work of the Gaiser Center and our upcoming Discover Recovery event on March 11.

The episode is also available on YouTube and popular podcast platforms.

Learn more here:
https://armstrongonewire.com/Television/LocalProgramming.

And register for Discover Recovery at bc3.edu/discover-recovery.

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This year, the Gaiser Center celebrates 55 years of providing addiction treatment and recovery support. During this time...
02/28/2026

This year, the Gaiser Center celebrates 55 years of providing addiction treatment and recovery support. During this time, we have delivered compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals and families affected by substance use disorders.

Follow us throughout the year as we honor our history, celebrate our community, and look forward to future recovery services!
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The latest episode of Armstrong The Butler Buzz featuring Joseph Mahoney, our Executive Director, is now live and you ca...
02/27/2026

The latest episode of Armstrong The Butler Buzz featuring Joseph Mahoney, our Executive Director, is now live and you can watch it on YouTube! Joe shares more about the Gaiser Center and what to expect at our upcoming event, Discover Recovery on March 11 at Butler County Community College.

Take a few minutes to watch this great interview - https://youtu.be/hXWAY3rIsLk?si=qxN1CMWLGCtjQq2s

And register for Discover Recovery to secure your spot at bc3.edu/discover-recovery!

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Host Tricia Pritchard sits down with Joe Mahoney to discuss an upcoming event that is for healthcare professionals, caregivers, community members, and anyone...

Only two weeks remain until Discover Recovery: Navigating Recovery Later in Life on March 11, 2026, at Butler County Com...
02/25/2026

Only two weeks remain until Discover Recovery: Navigating Recovery Later in Life on March 11, 2026, at Butler County Community College. Discover Recovery is a free, public event focused on education, conversation, and connection around addiction and recovery.

This year’s focus examines addiction and recovery in the senior population, including medication misuse, substance interactions, and the challenges faced by families and caregivers navigating care and support.

We will be joined by the following vendors this year, whom we encourage participants to connect with:
• Butler County Community College
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• Visiting Nurses Association
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• Life Butler County
• Butler County Health Care Consortium
• Fit for Boxing-Punching Out Parkinson’s
• UPMC - Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center

Register for free today! https://bc3.edu/discover-recovery
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Address

315 Liberty Street
Butler, PA
16001

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17242568882

Website

https://bc3.edu/discover-recovery

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